Thursday, September 2, 2021 Vol. 131, No. 3

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CAMPUS

Bike separation trail makes campus transportation safer

By Noah Pasley

@pasleynoah

New students are probably learning to navigate campus as they go from building to building to make their classes, but students who have already spent a semester on campus may have noticed a small change: a new trail that has freed up transportation between the Plant Sciences and Animal Sciences buildings.

The project, dubbed the Monfort Quad Crossing Trail, is one of a series of new developments approved and funded by the Alternative Transportation Fee Advisory Board to make alternative transportation across and around campus more equitable, accessible and safe.

Mark Kohn, the chairperson of ATFAB and a junior at Colorado State University, said the fee advisory board collects a student fee for alternative transportation from full- and part-time students at CSU and then puts that money toward various projects.

One of the projects funded in the past by ATFAB includes The Spoke, a “campus cycling maintenance and educational training center” that helps teach CSU students how to maintain and repair their bikes as well as travel safely across campus. ATFAB is also responsible for the contract with Transfort that allows current stu-

dents to use their CSU ID to ride any Fort Collins route and FLEX routes to Loveland, Longmont and Boulder.

“We’re encouraging people to take alternative forms of transportation.

If we’re going to do that, we need to make sure that it’s safe. If it’s not safe, then it’s not equitable; it’s not sustainable; it’s not right, morally.”

MARK KOHN ATFAB CHAIRPERSON

Helen Flynn, a junior and vice chair of ATFAB, said that she and Kohn joined the board as a way to get some say in how their student fees are being spent and to ensure that they’re going toward projects that benefit students.

“If someone is on their college council and they feel like they

want some control over where their fees are going for once, they can come and do that,” Flynn said. “We don’t get a lot of control as students about how much our fees are and where they’re going, so this is a great way to get involved.”

Anyone taking six or more credit hours at CSU pays a $33.65 student fee labeled the University Alternative Transportation Fee, which then goes toward the money ATFAB can award to various projects. A big factor as to why the Monfort Quad Trail separation was funded was the safety of students, according to Flynn. “(CSU Facilities Management) came to us with a proposal just like every other group can,” Flynn said. “They gave us a presentation and said, ‘We’re badly in need of a trail here because right now, we have a single pedestrian walkway that’s supposed to support all forms of traffic through here.’”

Prior to the project being funded and completed, pedestrians and cyclists had to share a narrow sidewalk, which led to many pedestrians avoiding the area altogether because of the risk of getting hit, Kohn said. Kohn also said that the hazard of the original Monfort Quad Trail is a major reason he joined ATFAB, as he would have to cross the trail and avoid bikes on his way to class during his freshman year.

Mark Kohn and Helen Flynn of the Alternative Transportation Fee Advisory Board pose next to the new Monfort Quad Crossing Trail. The ATFAB allocated money for this trail while Kohn served as chairperson and Flynn as vice chair. PHOTO BY LUKE BOURLAND THE COLLEGIAN

Flynn added that sustainability is a big component of ATFAB because alternative transportation usually means biking, bussing, carpooling and other means of transportation.

“We’re encouraging people to take alternative forms of transportation,” Kohn said. “If we’re going to do that, we need to make sure that it’s safe. If it’s not safe, then it’s not equitable; it’s not sustainable; it’s not right, morally.”

Kohn said ATFAB meetings are open to the public and held every other Monday in the Lory Student Center in room 376 from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Students interested in getting involved with ATFAB or submitting a proposal can contact ATFAB directly or communicate through their college council, Flynn said.

Noah Pasley can be reached at news@collegian.com.

CAMPUS

2-factor authentication increases cybersecurity

By Piper Russell @piperrussell10

The security feature Duo Two-Factor Authenication is coming to Colorado State University’s Microsoft 365 applications and email to protect students, faculty and staff from attacks like phishing and other scams.

“It is to protect us,” said Kelly Poto, information security specialist and cybersecurity internship coordinator for Colorado State University. “There have been several instances very local that have really sparked us to reconsider how we do our security and to ensure we are securing everyone to the best of our abilities.”

Beginning Oct. 4, the University will require Duo Two-Factor Authentication for all students, faculty and staff to access their email and other Microsoft 365 applications, including Microsoft Teams, Word and OneDrive.

“On Oct. 4: That is a very hard date, and you will be cut off to your email services — Word, Microsoft Teams, any of that,” Poto said.

According to CSU’s webpage about Duo Two-Factor Authentication, Duo requires a piece of information other than a username and password for access to an account. Authentication methods can be a push authentication request through the Duo Mobile app, a passcode generated by the Duo Mobile app, a phone call or a hardware token purchased from RamTech.

After logging in with a username and password, users will choose which authentication method to use to verify their identity.

Students, faculty and staff not already registered with Duo are encouraged to do so before Oct. 4.

The Duo Mobile app, any phone or a hardware token can be registered for Duo Two-Factor Authentication. The Duo Mobile app

“In the last five years, the increase of attacks on universities has dramatically increased. Here at CSU, of the attacks that we do have, about 82% of those are successfully targeted toward student accounts.”

KELLY POTO INFORMATION SECURITY SPECIALIST

can be downloaded from a smartphone’s app store.

“What this will do is essentially put everyone on campus behind Duo, which will require that when you log into your email, or that when you log into (Microsoft) Teams, that you will need to authenticate,” Poto said.

However, students, faculty and staff won’t need to authenticate every time they log in. According to CSU’s Duo Two-Factor Authentication FAQ webpage, within 48 hours of activation, users should expect login prompts from the Microsoft applications, including Outlook, Teams, etc., that they use.

According to Poto, after the first authentication through each Microsoft product, authentication will only be required when a password is renewed or if the system recognizes a device or network that it doesn’t know.

Poto explained that technology-related attacks on

universities have increased in recent years.

“In the last five years, the increase of attacks on universities has dramatically increased,” Poto said. “Here at CSU, of the attacks that we do have, about 82% of those are successfully targeted toward student accounts.”

CSU will be offering in-person support across campus to set up Duo Two-Factor Authentication and register devices until Oct. 1.

The dates, times and locations are on CSU’s Duo In-Person Support page.

“Once you get it established, it’s very easy to use; it is not invasive, and it’s going to add a ton of protection to your data, to your personal information,” Poto said.

“So we’re really excited that we’re rolling it out, and we’re happy that leadership is supporting it in this way.”

Piper Russell can be reached at news@collegian.com.

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All-gender bathroom signage increases campus inclusivity

By Natalie Weiland

@natgweiland

The Associated Students of Colorado State University and the Pride Resource Center have teamed up on a bill that created directions to an interactive map of gender-inclusive restrooms on campus.

Bill #5012 allots $3,700 in ASCSU funds toward the creation and placement of 40 permanent signs around campus, each with a QR code that links the user to an interactive map of existing all-gender bathrooms on campus. The bill also dictates the signs “be placed at (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliant heights with appropriate Braille inclusion.”

According to Maggie Hendrickson, the assistant director for the Pride Resource Center, the bill was the result of student feedback to the PRC regarding a lack of all-gender bathrooms in certain buildings on campus.

“There are some areas of campus that have no all-gender restrooms, and that has made it really difficult for some of our transgender and nonbinary students in particular to take classes in certain buildings,”

Hendrickson said. “(The) Clark (Building) in particular I think was a tipping point. There is no all-gender restroom in Clark, and it’s ... one of the buildings on campus where a lot of folks have classes.”

After an initial effort to add an all-gender restroom to Clark hit obstacles with building codes and funding, the PRC and ASCSU turned to raising awareness about allgender restroom “deserts” on campus, or areas where no such restrooms exist, according to Hendrickson.

“We were trying to come up with a way that was going to be information-based but also a way that we could use the wayfinding signage that we were putting up to help show that need to the University,” Transgender Student Support Representative Charlie Williamson said.

According to Hendrickson and Williamson, the signs are intended to go up in buildings on campus that do not currently contain any all-gender restrooms. When a student scans the QR code provided on each sign, they are shown an interactive map of the existing all-gender restrooms on campus.

Further, the PRC plans to use the data on the usage rate of each sign in order to provide evidence

of a need for more all-gender bathrooms to the University.

“Each QR code on each of the signs is trackable,” Hendrickson said. “That way, every time someone scans it to look at that map, we know how many people are looking for them. We really want people to scan the codes just so that ... we can tell CSU that people are looking for those bathrooms; that way it helps motivate them to start putting in new bathrooms in some of these buildings.”

According to Williamson, a lack of inclusive restrooms on campus can send a message to some students that their basic needs are not seen or important to the University.

“There’s definitely an emotional aspect of it feeling like you’re not represented and you’re not being heard,” Williamson said. “Nobody wants to do that; nobody wants to not be able to use the restroom. Both in that sense are just difficult as a student.”

All-gender restrooms can also be helpful for other groups of people.

Hendrickson said the all-gender bathroom located in the Lory Student Center features a shower and a baby-changing station and is located near prayer rooms.

“There’s lots of people who could

A sign with a QR code linking to a map of all-gender restrooms in the Clark Building Aug. 25.

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benefit from more privacy and gender inclusion in their bathrooms,” Hendrickson said. “While it does definitely impact trans and nonbinary people, this is a great example of how one issue affects a lot of people.”

“When it comes to the pilot program, it’s very much (about) gathering that data, and this is that first step,” Williamson said. “The support that we get for this project can be monumental.”

“(When) we have that data for the University, that will hopefully be a stepping-off point to a lot more growth and a lot more opportunities for this program specifically and for the other resources that (the PRC) has to offer,” they said.

An interactive map of existing all-gender bathrooms on campus can be accessed on the Pride Resource Center webpage.

Natalie Weiland can be reached at news@collegian.com

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CSU looks to the future during fall reflection

By Isaiah Dennings @isaiah_dennings

Colorado State University leaders and representatives addressed the University during the fall reflection event Sept. 1.

“We don’t need a speech as much as we need a moment, and what I want to do in this moment is express my gratitude to all of you — thank you.”

JOYCE MCCONNELL CSU PRESIDENT

The reflection began with a speech from Associated Students of Colorado State University President Christian Dykson. He addressed the newfound liveliness and sense of community on campus and shared

the Land Acknowledgment along with ways Colorado and CSU are taking steps toward equity for Native American communities.

“Students, faculty and community members are altogether reflecting on the losses that we’ve endured since March of 2020 and the collective vision that we have for rebuilding our community,” Dykson said.

Dykson spoke about progress toward land action, such as bill SB21-029 from the Colorado General Assembly. This bill provides in-state tuition to students affiliated with Native tribes of Colorado who do not currently reside in the state.

“I will work to challenge our University and our community to move from land acknowledgment to land action by taking on these systemic barriers and working to rebuild relationships with Indigenous community members,” Dykson said.

After the land acknowledgment, CSU President Joyce McConnell took the podium and reminisced on the hardships brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic as well as other events in CSU’s history that the school recovered from, like the notorious flood of 1997 that left the Lory Student Center Theatre under 14 feet of water and shuttered

multiple buildings on campus.

“Together, we have been able to come through these 18 months built better and built stronger,” McConnell said. “I’m so proud of what we’ve been able to do.”

After McConnell’s address, members of the CSU and Fort Collins communities wrote either their hopes for the future or something they lost during the pandemic on a piece of compostable paper. These were then buried and

placed with a new tree that was planted in between The Lagoon and the LSC. “Planting a tree is a symbol of hope for the future and for a better tomorrow, so we’re going to plant one together,” McConnell said.

Thomas McCallan is a third-year student studying civil engineering who left a note in the tree.

“I came out today to connect with the CSU community,” McCallan said. “I wrote ‘happy

tree’ to give the tree some good luck and see it prosper as a symbol for new beginnings.”

“We don’t need a speech as much as we need a moment, and what I want to do in this moment is express my gratitude to all of you — thank you,” McConnell said, addressing all the staff that helped the University through the pandemic.

Isaiah Dennings can be reached at news@collegian.com.

People listen to Colorado State University President Joyce McConnell speak on the west lawn of the Lory Student Center for the fall reflection Sept. 1. PHOTO BY GRAYSON REED THE COLLEGIAN

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NEWS

VETCBD offers scholarship to veterinary students

By Hayden Hawley

@hateonhawley

VETCBD, a California manufacturer of cannabidiol products for animals, announced a new scholarship for veterinary and veterinary technician students.

VETCBD has been making cannabidiol products for pets since 2015. They are available in hundreds of dispensaries in cities across California. The VETCBD Memorial Scholarship seeks to lift others up through their mutual love of animals and those who care for them. Each scholarship award will be named after a beloved animal companion who has since passed away to keep their memory alive.

“With this program, VETCBD gives back to the veterinary community while investing in the future of veterinary medicine and research,” the company said in a press release.

VETCBD will award $1,000 scholarships to six veterinary hopefuls — two veterinary students, two veterinary technician students and two registered

veterinary technicians with existing student debt — on a biannual basis.

“Student debt is a crisis that everyone faces here in the U.S., but it is an even greater burden in the veterinary community,” said Tim Shu, a doctor of veterinary medicine and the founder and CEO of VETCBD. “We have seen over the years the cost for tuition continue to rise with veterinarians and veterinary technicians, but the pay hasn’t scaled accordingly. … It weighs heavy in the veterinary community.”

The scholarship has an interesting catch: Recipients must be nominated by a peer to be considered and will be judged on their ability to “create positive environments for teamwork and exhibit compassion and empathy for their patients, clients and peers.”

“It’s one thing for anybody to say something about themselves, but it comes from a different place when you have your peers say something about you,” Shu said. “Nobody can do things alone, and we all need to be team players and we all need to lift each other up because the opportunity to do that comes along every single day.”

With this scholarship, VETCBD hopes not only to give some students a leg up but to help dispel some of the stigma that continues to surround cannabis-focused medicine through philanthropy.

“There’s this black hole that’s been caused by this era of prohibition, and we really need to do everything that we can to traverse that,” Shu said. “Essentially what prohibition has done is it has put us 100 years behind in terms of the research and our understanding of the endocannabinoid system and cannabinoid therapeutics and really the group that suffers the most because of that is the patients.”

Shu said a lot about the lack of medical understanding of our endocannabinoid system. Despite the fact that human beings have been using cannabis for thousands of years, our progress in understanding how it works is going slow.

“We’ve only known about (the endocannabinoid system) for about 30 years, and so our knowledge of it is very rudimentary,” Shu said. “For me, one of the biggest changes that we need to see in our society is we need to see

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that shift to the point where it’s routine for clients to be talking to their doctors about the endocannabinoid system and the role that it has in health and disease.”

To hear Shu tell it, the patients they deal with — the animal companions of their customers — can benefit greatly from the use of their product when it comes to treating anxiety.

“Some of these owners are at their wits’ end because they’ve tried everything, and it hurts them to see their pets struggle and be

scared,” Shu said. “A lot of them have heard about the calming effects of CBD, and when they try it for themselves, and they see the difference that it makes in their animals and how much relaxation and how much it takes away their stress. ... To hear about that is just absolutely amazing.”

Applications for the VETCBD Memorial Scholarship must be submitted by Oct. 1.

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

LAWS AND REGULATIONS

Officials urge Congress to heed state cannabis example

By Hayden Hawley

@hateonhawley

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis and state Attorney General Phil Weiser wrote letters to U.S. congressional leaders urging them to legalize cannabis at the federal level quickly and cautiously.

In their letters, respectively dated Aug. 24 and 27, both Colorado leaders asked Congress to look to the work legal cannabis states have done in creating safe and wellregulated markets in order for federal

legalization to work well for everybody.

“Consider, for example, how state and local governments adopted laws, regulations and policies in a range of areas,” Weiser wrote in the letter. “Through these experiences, states and state agencies developed a depth of knowledge about the complexities of transitioning to a regulated market. It is critical that any transition to a national market for cannabis rely on and take advantage of expertise of the states.”

This comes just weeks after Senate Majority Leader Chuck

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Schumer introduced the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act, a bill that would decriminalize cannabis at the federal level while still allowing states to set their own laws.

This means that cannabis businesses in legal states would be allowed to continue operations without fear of federal prosecution, while illegal states would still be free to set their own agenda.

While Polis and Weiser praised Schumer for introducing such a bill, they hit on a few crucial points of contention.

“CAOA creates an excise tax rate of 10% for the year of enactment, which will increase to 15%, 20% and 25% thereafter,” Polis’ letter read. “It is unclear from the CAOA discussion draft how the federal excise tax will interact with any state-imposed taxes. But it appears that Coloradans could be paying a 40% tax on marijuana by year four, which is untenable for the cannabis industry and consumers.”

Cannabis taxes have been a reliable source of revenue for Colorado since legalization. The federal government raising the rate to previously unheard-of levels could drive customers back to the black or gray market.

“The (Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement) Act suggested a 5% federal (tax), and I even thought that was a little bit aggressive,” said Rob Mejia, a cannabis professor at Stockton University who advised the New Jersey government on their recreational rollout. “Start at a very low federal tax rate, just enough to handle the administration of the program, and let states continue to set up their programs and to get money that they can use locally.”

The letters also urge the Senate to immediately pass the Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act, a bill that would allow banks to provide services to “legitimate cannabis-related businesses” without facing any penalty from federal regulators. This would be a vital step into legitimacy for cannabis, as dispensaries across all legal states still must operate cash-only, which is both inconvenient and unsafe. The bill passed the House of Representatives four times but has never been considered by the Senate.

The Colorado leaders hit upon social and economic justice in the cannabis industry, mentioning that cannabis prohibition has put an undue burden on communities of

color and that this should be reversed wherever possible.

“We also urge Congress to carefully consider the manner in which any future national regulation benefits large companies at the expense of small, locally owned businesses,” Weiser continued in his letter. “Many cannabis companies are small and/ or minority-owned; without phased implementation, we are concerned these businesses will be pushed out of the market, thus diminishing the social equity principles behind any federal market rollout.”

Their concerns centered specifically on the tobacco industry: Just this year, British American Tobacco — manufacturer of American Spirit, Pall Mall and Newport — and Altria made significant investments in the cannabis industry.

“I’m concerned about big tobacco and also the big alcohol companies coming in as well,” Mejia said. “The one thing we can do as consumers is (not) go to those businesses. I would say go to minority-owned businesses.

Go to local-owned businesses. Really just send a message that we’re just not gonna settle for anybody’s cannabis.”

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

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LAWS AND REGULATIONS

The future of local cannabis delivery and hospitality

By Lindsay Barker @lindsaybarkerj

Fort Collins is a city of growth and opportunity but has yet to take advantage of the cannabis delivery and cannabis hospitality laws signed by Gov. Jared Polis in 2019.

Social consumption spaces are all around Denver, and they just began cannabis delivery this month. These highly taxable businesses are boosting the economy, creating services and spaces that didn’t exist before. So why don’t we see consumption cafes in Old Town or weed delivery cars driving around FoCo? These laws are all subject to local approval, and Fort Collins hasn’t approved anything — yet.

Fort Collins policy and project manager Ginny Sawyer said City staff has given City Council updates on these laws.

“To date, there’s been no traction or movement to pick those up and allow them,” Sawyer said. She added that these policies would require additional staff and would be a “heavy lift” for the City.

Law HB19-1234 details the requirements necessary to legally deliver cannabis in Colorado.

It requires a delivery training program and protects drivers from prosecution. There is also a $1 surcharge per order that goes back to local marijuana enforcement funds. The measure requires deliveries only be made to private residences and prohibits delivery to college campuses.

Law HB19-1230 describes the rules for businesses hoping to operate a legal cannabis hospitality space. These businesses can be new or preexisting and must apply for a marijuana hospitality establishment license. Existing restaurants can apply for the license but cannot also possess a liquor license for the same premises. The act is an exemption to the Colorado Clean Indoor Air Act. “We’ve heard limited interest from the community to have this,” Sawyer said. “With so much going on already, it just hasn’t become a priority.”

There isn’t much public interest or overwhelming interest from dispensaries themselves, according

to Sawyer. But what if there was?

“I think we would at least start a community discussion; it’s the kind of thing we wouldn’t do without a fair amount of public engagement,” Sawyer said about whether the City would be willing to move forward with policies surrounding cannabis cafes and delivery.

Jim Lenderts, Fort Collins marijuana enforcement officer, also said that City Council has not given City staff any direction on these issues because of minimal interest from the public. However, he seemed open to the prospect of these businesses. Talking about the cannabis industry in Fort Collins, Lenderts said, “We combine their interests with the public, then we try to serve everybody.”

So for those who would rather smoke a joint than take a shot on their 21st birthday, don’t give up hope. Cannabis cafes and delivery could exist in Fort Collins in the future — it’s up to the people.

Would you be interested in cannabis cafes and delivery in Fort Collins? Take our poll on Twitter.

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

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Don’t like CSU’s COVID-19 policies? Transfer

By Nate McKissick

@NateMcKissick

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.

This semester is the first since spring 2020 to place the most emphasis on in-person classes, with hybrid classes being largely in the minority.

Colorado State University officials announced Aug. 11 that students must be fully vaccinated and wear masks on campus to attend CSU. In the same newsletter, CSU officials advised students to submit their vaccine status or declare an exemption by Aug. 18. They warned that unvaccinated individuals will be required to undergo mandatory, biweekly testing, including those who declared an exemption.

Students or staff who are unvaccinated and refuse to comply

with biweekly screenings will face consequences, handed down by the Student Conduct Services or Human Resources.

Unless we want another disruption to classes, though, everyone who is able should simply get the vaccine.

According to Dell Rae Ciaravola of Public Safety and Risk Communications, CSU’s student health department has processed over 22,000 student vaccine records and around 7,000 employee vaccine records so far. Fully comprehensive vaccination rates will be released Sept. 9 with the publication of CSU’s fall census.

“Both systems continue to receive submissions, so we are unable to share final numbers at this time,” Ciaravola said.

However, between 2016 and 2020, CSU averaged a total enrollment of 33,484 students. If this year’s enrollment numbers are anything close to past years, that means around 11,000 students have failed to upload vaccine information.

Critics of the COVID-19 vaccine argue their choice to remain unvaccinated affects only themselves and their bodily autonomy, but research indicates otherwise.

Although vaccinated people can still become infected with COVID-19 after inoculation, health experts remind the public that an unvaccinated person’s body makes the perfect host for a mutation of the virus. The recent delta variant that is ravaging the country is a much stronger, more transmissible mutation that thrived off the petri dish of the unvaccinated.

Medical News Today reported that those with the vaccine who become infected with the delta variant have viral loads comparable with those who are unvaccinated. The COVID-19 vaccine is only 66% effective against the delta variant as opposed to 91% effective against the original strain, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Vaccinated people are less likely

to show symptoms of COVID-19, including the delta variant, but could aid in the transmission of the virus to unvaccinated individuals.

Most importantly, though, is that a small subset of people are unable to receive the vaccine for medical reasons and are relying on the rest of us to reach herd immunity. It would stand to reason, then, that remaining unvaccinated not only poses a threat to your own health but to the health of those around you.

Universities in other states share COVID-19 policies similar to that of CSU’s, and students and parents across the country are protesting colleges’ vaccine mandates.

Stony Brook University in New York requires students to be fully vaccinated or undergo testing twice weekly for those who received an exemption, and Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey, has a similar policy in place. Both universities have recently been the sites of protests decrying vaccine mandates.

There’s been no such public outcry in Fort Collins regarding CSU’s policies. However, should one take issue with the mandates, there are a plethora of schools to transfer to.

Schools like the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky, and the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas, are not requiring vaccines but do have mask mandates on their campuses. Schools in Mississippi and Louisiana have similar policies.

In Florida, schools are not requiring students to get vaccinated or wear masks on campus, so if you don’t feel like adhering to CSU’s policies to protect your fellow Rams, the East Coast is beautiful this time of year — don’t mind the fact that those states are leading the country in COVID-19 hospitalizations per 100,000 people.

Nathaniel McKissick can be reached at letters@collegian.com.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

It’s time to move from Land Acknowledgment to Land Back

By Guest Author

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. Letters to the Editor reflect the view of a member of the campus community and are submitted to the publication for approval.

We’re glad to hear the Colorado State University System and the City of Fort Collins have formalized their intention to uphold democracy and preserve the land today known as Hughes Public Open Land for the entire community, visitors and all generations to come.

We encourage everyone to read the official Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and to notice that the 48 Native and Indigenous tribes, bands and nations with ties to present-day Colorado are missing as parties to the MOU. Regarding this land in particular, that includes the Apache, Arapaho, Cheyenne, Comanche, Kiowa and Ute Nations.

Also missing is Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC), per the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. FPIC is today’s global standard.

Furthermore, the MOU recitals do not include CSU’s Land Acknowledgment or any related action — stating the obvious, this MOU involves CSU and land. It also does not include the City of

Fort Collins’ Equity and Inclusion statement to orient the MOU toward “equity for all, leading with race.”

Notice what is present in the MOU: “It is the express intention of the parties that any person or entity other than the parties and their respective successors and assigns shall be an incidental beneficiary only.”

In historical context, the “incidental beneficiary” clause becomes especially egregious. It is an example of exclusionary systemic and institutional racism at work in the present day, a continuation of the genocide waged on paper and across this land against the Original Peoples. CSU’s Morrill Act origins were made possible by multiple dishonorable or broken federal treaties with the Apache, Comanche, Kiowa, Cheyenne and Arapaho in the 1800s, culminating in the Sand Creek Massacre, which was incited by former Gov. John Evans’ decrees, only just rescinded by Gov. Jared Polis.

Native Nations and Indigenous Peoples are not incidental beneficiaries. We are not stakeholders. We are inherent sovereign rights holders.

As a matter of historic record, the Hughes land is unceded treaty land, wrestled from Native Nations and Indigenous Peoples by collusion, perfidy, force and massacre. Until we see Land Action, CSU’s Land Acknowledgment represents no real intent to right the wrongs of the past in tangible ways.

According to Christinia Eala, “(the federal government is) supposed to

give (the land) back to the original peoples ... if it becomes vacated, and it did.”

Legitimate treaties and agreements remain in effect even if they are old, dishonored or broken. Hughes Land Back action would honor existing treaties and agreements while displacing no one from this vacated parcel.

CSU has already profited greatly from this land it received unlawfully on the land grant authority in 1957 for $0. As a modern-day “swap” of land-grant lands, this 165 acres would represent just 0.19% of the 89,001 acres CSU originally received through the Morrill Act. Last but not least, developing the Hughes land would have a disproportionately negative impact on Indigenous land, air, water, wildlife and ways because of its foothills location in a nature corridor and inversion zone.

For Native Nations and Indigenous Peoples,land justice is social,economic, environmental and restorative justice.

“Honorable people will make every attempt to reconcile wrongs,” said Rick Williams, Oglala Lakota and Northern Cheyenne, historian and Indigenous consultant. “What happened in Colorado to American Indians was one of the greatest injustices committed in America. CSU started the healing process when they committed to a Land Acknowledgment statement. We have honorable men and women who now have an opportunity to do the right thing in a good way. The Indian traditional way

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of healing begins with a gift. Now is the time for healing to begin, and what better gift than a new beginning in your own homeland?”

Tangible restorative justice is everyone’s responsibility, even if it isn’t in your job description, mission, charter, bylaws or Memorandum of Understanding — yet. The Hughes MOU is not the final agreement — it’s a declaration of a shared intent to create one. Let’s right the wrongs it contains and the parties it omits and move forward together.

Descendants of the original inhabitants still reside here on our ancestral homeland. CSU, the CSU System, the City of Fort Collins and the greater Colorado community have an open invitation — and call to action — to

engage directly, candidly, transparently and sincerely with the 48 Native and Indigenous tribes, bands and nations with ties to present-day Colorado.

In the spirit of the Council Tree, let’s make Hughes an international model for right relations in the present day and a seven-generations living legacy for the healing benefit of all.

For more information, please visit www.hugheslandback.com and watch the YouTube video “Hughes Land Is This?”

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It’s time to open up about mental health

By Dylan Tusinski @unwashedtiedye

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Hi, my name is Dylan Tusinski.

I’m currently a junior at Colorado State University, and I have been diagnosed with depression and paranoia. I was first diagnosed with depression when I was seven years old, in second grade, and I was diagnosed with paranoia just last year. My mental illnesses affect me pretty heavily, but through it all, I’ve survived. I’m not ashamed of my mental health, even if it’s been poor. It’s part of me, and it’s made me a stronger person.

See? It’s not that hard to be open about your mental health, even if it’s not a sunny picture.

Stigma around mental health is an unfortunately pervasive issue. Studies have shown that people keep their distance from those who don’t have perfect mental health. Even medical professionals share this same stigma, which truly shows the depth of the issue. It runs so deep that even those with poor mental health will sometimes place the stigma on themselves.

So, as someone who’s admittedly mentally ill, I want to end that stigma. I’ve found that in my personal relationships, one of the best ways of doing so is being upfront about it. Being open with my friends and family about my emotions, even when they’re influenced by my mental illness, has cultivated deeper kindness and compassion.

Take, for example, a situation I had with a friend: She and I would hang out pretty frequently, almost on a nightly basis. After some time, though, I fell into a depressive episode and couldn’t muster up the energy to leave my bed, let alone my house.

She texted me after a few days and was understandably concerned that I’d gotten bored of her, suddenly didn’t like her for some reason, had found better friends to hang out with or was otherwise uninterested in furthering our friendship.

Rather than lying and saying I was busy or that classes had gotten hectic, I told the truth and said that I had been really depressed. I told her that some of the things she had done and said

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contributed to my emotions, but I stressed that my actions were a reflection of myself, not of her.

It went really well. She understood immediately and began changing her actions. She stopped saying the things that would trigger my depression, she stopped specific actions that would make me noticeably sadder and she ended up being much more compassionate.

At the same time, she helped me understand how my actions, even if spurred by mental illness, affected her — how my social withdrawal, my general sadness and some of the things I said in my depression-clouded mindset had hurt and impacted her. While she used the opportunity to grow and strengthen our friendship, I did the same. As a result, we became much better friends.

“Mental illness cannot and should not be used as a crutch to excuse your actions but should be used as a baseline to explain them.”

It was a great microcosm of things that I’ve since recommended to all of my friends who are also mentally ill. You should be open about your mental health so as to deepen your friends’ understanding of your emotions. Chances are they’ll be more caring and kind. They’ll

understand that your judgement is clouded and that your mind is full of mixed messages that may not accurately reflect reality.

That being said, the work doesn’t end at being open about your mental health. You can’t just say, “I’m mentally ill!” to your friends and expect them to immediately understand and accept everything you do and say.

Mental illness cannot and should not be used to excuse your actions but should be used as a baseline to explain them. You have to work to be better, and opening up is a great place to start.

I also want to note that being open with your peers might be good for some, but it isn’t good for everyone. There are plenty of situations and circumstances that aren’t the arena for openness about mental health. But what’s helped me may help someone else out there, which is why I wanted to write this article.

Lastly, I feel it’s important to stress that there’s no cure to mental illness. Being open about your mental health won’t magically cure your mental illness. There is serious work to be done, whether through therapy, medication or any other form of treatment. Going through the rigmarole that is mental health treatment, you may still find yourself struggling — that is OK. If nothing else, I wanted to write this article to let you know that you’re not alone — that no matter what you’re dealing with, no matter how serious or how trivial, there is someone there for you; that mental illness doesn’t make you less than anyone else; that it is an obstacle that can be overcome; that things do get better.

Dylan Tusinski can be reached at letters@collegian.com

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Gen Z legitimizes sex work, so what gives, OnlyFans?

By Bella Eckburg @yaycolor

Editor’s Note: All opinion section content reflects the views of the individual author only and does not represent a stance taken by The Collegian or its editorial board.

On Aug. 19, OnlyFans, a content subscription service, announced that it would ban sexually explicit content across its main platform. A Twitter storm ensued.

OnlyFans has become synonymous with explicit content and sex workers who rely on the platform for their income while also supporting more mainstream subscription content like fitness tips.

OnlyFans’ dip into the world of sex work came after Leonid Radvinsky, the founder of pornographic cam site MyFreeCams, bought a majority share of the company two years after it launched in 2016.

Generation Z is integral to the movement to legitimize sex work, and for many, OnlyFans’ announcement felt like a slap in the face. It’s important to examine why this decision was made, and, more importantly, why it was reversed after only six days.

First, let’s try to understand why OnlyFans made plans to ban explicit content in the first place.

OnlyFans is a subscription-based service where users can purchase access to a creator’s content within the platform, and while some are looking to see exclusive

workout routines by their favorite fitness guru, a majority are looking for porn.

The porn industry is continually growing, but that doesn’t mean that the banking industry is on board. Porn is profitable, no doubt, but it comes with strings attached.

Last year, a lawsuit was filed against MindGeek, Pornhub’s parent company, alleging negligence in curating the content posted and promoting and profiting from sex trafficking and nonconsensual sexual encounters.

The lawsuit alleged that MindGeek was aware of the unethical and dangerous actions of the GirlsDoPorn company and ignored the situation to continue profiting from the partnership, thus allowing GirlsDoPorn videos to circulate on Pornhub. GirlsDoPorn employees and owners were charged with sex trafficking crimes in 2019.

As a result of this lawsuit, huge companies like Visa and Mastercard pulled their support and announced they would no longer process payments to Pornhub through their cards. In short, banks don’t want to risk being liable for potentially illicit activities.

OnlyFans hosts a plethora of unique content creators, and a lot of the company’s fortune is a result of their support of sex workers; however, they still need to be mindful about what the most profitable move for the company is and if that move includes explicit content.

OnlyFans supports sex workers, but sex work is hard to regulate, and ethical issues can arise, which is a concern to investors

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and banks. Tim Stokely, the CEO of OnlyFans, recognized this.

Despite this valid concern, many feel that OnlyFans was quick to sell out their most loyal users for profit, forgetting that sex work is what put them on the map.

Gen Z is hugely responsible for challenging the stigma surrounding sex work, and the internet has played a role in facilitating this move into normalcy. OnlyFans, naturally, was a key component in the movement to legitimize sex work due to its recognition and acceptance of all creators, regardless of content.

Despite rescinding its ban on sexual content, many users voiced their newfound distrust for OnlyFans and its exploitation

of sex workers to gain profit and popularity before discarding them and their loyalty.

The damage is done, and the sex work community is still grappling with uncertainty.

There is something to be said, however, about the community’s impact on the final decision following OnlyFans’ announcement.

Gen Z is not only legitimizing and respecting sex work but is asserting control over the market and demanding the same respect be upheld within corporations.

It’s important to recognize the power in the ability to affect corporate decisions, and it says something that OnlyFans listened to us, but it could be argued that the decision’s reversal was purely

to save face and profit. Either way, OnlyFans listened, and sex workers can continue creating content on the site.

Decriminalizing sex work would assure the rights of sex workers are protected and allow them to maintain control over their content as intellectual property. Additionally, it would mean that sex workers would potentially be protected from human trafficking.

Gen Z hosts a group of powerful voices that are more than capable of creating and advocating for change, as seen in this case, and we should be proud of this ability.

Bella Eckburg can be reached at letters@collegian.com

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Countdown to football season: What to consider for week 1

By Bailey Shepherd @b_sheps

Colorado State football fans, it’s almost that time of year. We are so close to the season opener against South Dakota State University at Canvas Stadium, and there’s a lot to be excited about.

On the other hand, there may be doubt lingering in the minds of the Ram faithful from seasons past. CSU hasn’t had a winning record since 2017, and quarterback complications are back again for this team.

“We’ve got to worry about our backup quarterback situation right now. ... The young guys, they’re looking good, but they’re young guys.

We’ve got to find a way to get them ready.”

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While the job of starting quarterback isn’t coming with as big of a question mark as it was last year, the situation hasn’t gotten any brighter. The expected secondstring option at the position, Matt Valecce, endured a season-ending injury during practice last week.

While the specifics of the injury are unclear at this time, head coach Steve Addazio said it was a “lower-body injury” following the team’s final scrimmage on Saturday.

“We’ve got to worry about our backup quarterback situation right now. ... The young guys, they’re looking good, but they’re young guys.

We’ve got to find a way to get them

ready,” Addazio told The Coloradoan.

Waiting in the wings to fill the void at backup are our three young quarterbacks, who haven’t registered a single throw for the Rams, or any Division I program for that matter. However, redshirt senior Todd Centeio looks primed for the starting job, even if he seems lacking in experience — having just played in three games all-time for the Rams — Centeio offers a dynamic dual-threat playing style with his ability to both throw and run the ball effectively.

Centeio has put in the work to win the starting job and earn the trust of Addazio to lead the team this year and has the potential to be the quarterback that leads Colorado State in this important rebuild year.

Those skills combined with AllMountain West receiving options in wide receiver Dante Wright and tight end Trey McBride could make CSU a really fun team to watch if they are put into a system where they can play to each of their strengths.

Wright is the ideal deep threat and has proven he has the ability to make game-winning plays. Over his career at Colorado State, Wright has turned 77 career receptions into 1,120 yards and four touchdowns, averaging 14.5 yards per catch. With stats like those, as long as Wright is on the field, he must be considered a threat.

Much like a lot of players on this roster, Wright’s ability to showcase his talent was limited last year with the shortened season. However, that didn’t stop him from averaging 105 receiving yards a game as the team’s primary receiving target. This season, we should be comfortable with expecting to see him continue his role as the human highlight reel at the wide receiver position.

McBride led Colorado State on the offensive side of the ball last season, leading the team in touchdowns and receiving yardage for the campaign with four touchdowns and 330 yards, making him the first tight end in program history to lead the team in those areas since 1984. McBride is a physical force to be reckoned with as

well at 6 feet and 4 inches and 260 pounds, and he’s more than willing to get his hands dirty setting the edge and making big-time blocks for the team.

It’s no wonder why McBride has been included on the watchlist for three different accolades this season, including for the John Mackey Award, awarded to college football’s most outstanding tight end, the Rotary Lombardi Award and the Reese’s Senior Bowl. It goes without saying that McBride is ready to put it all out there for his team in his senior season.

Something else to get excited about is that the Rams have a real chance to pick up their first win of the season against South Dakota State this week. CSU is undefeated against South Dakota State in football; albeit both games were in the ’60s, so this game will be a solid first test for the current team.

The Jackrabbits have been tabbed as the preseason favorites to win the Missouri Valley Football Conference title this season after going 5-1 to win the title in 2020. This team knows how to win football games together, and that cohesiveness will definitely be used to their advantage and is reinforced by the fact that South Dakota State has 10 starters returning on both sides of the ball.

As for keys to success, the Rams will need to be wary of the South Dakota State pass rush if they want to come out of Friday night with the win. Football Championship Subdivision All-American linebacker Logan Backhaus led the team last season with 9.5 tackles for loss. South Dakota State’s biggest weapon on the offensive side of the ball is going to be running back and Walter Payton Award finalist Pierre Strong Jr., who ran for 707 yards on 131 attempts and punched in three scores. The Rams must be stalwart in defense if they want to shut him down.

CSU’s first football game against South Dakota State will take place at Canvas Stadium on Sept. 3.

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

Andre Neal (11) points to the referee on the field before the start of a play at the University’s game against the University of Nevada Las Vegas. CSU won 37-17 Nov. 2, 2019. PHOTO BY LUKE BOURLAND THE COLLEGIAN

Jeff Taylor (71) celebrates by conducting the Colorado State Band after the University’s game against the University of Nevada Las Vegas. CSU won 37-17 Nov. 2, 2019. PHOTO BY DEVIN CORNELIUS THE COLLEGIAN

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1800 Tequila

1�75 L ������������������������������������������� $22.99

Cuervo Silver or Gold Tequila

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1�75 L ������������������������������������������� $12.99 Grand Macinish Scotch 750 ml ����������������������������������������� $19.99 Crawfords Scotch 1�75 L ������������������������������������������� $19.99 Dewars Scotch 1�75 L ������������������������������������������� $32.99 Johnnie Walker Black Label Scotch 750 ml ����������������������������������������� $33.99 Glenmorangie X Scotch 750 ml ����������������������������������������� $26.99 10 yr old Single Malt Scotch 750 ml ����������������������������������������� $29.99 Dalmore 12 yr old Single Malt Scotch 750 ml ����������������������������������������� $54.99 Glenfiddich 12 yr old Single Malt Scotch 1�75 L ������������������������������������������� $56.99 Macallan 12 yr old Single Malt Scotch 750 ml ����������������������������������������� $74.99 Cragganmore 12 yr old Single Malt Scotch 750 ml ����������������������������������������� $89.99

Highland Mist Scotch

SCOTCH & SINGLE MALTS

Meiomi Pinot Noir ��������������� $19.99

Sauvignon Blanc - Save $7 $12.99 Honeybee Chardonnay, Dry Creek Zinfandel, Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon - Save $7 ����������� $17.99 Briar Vineyard Zinfandel Save $10 ��������������������������������� $19.99 Zinfandel Dry Creek Reserve Save $10 ��������������������������������� $29.99 Smith Orchard Vineyard Zinfandel - Save $10 ������������������������������ $39.99

Mazzocco

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Hat’s Off

Great Sage Napa Cabernet Sauvignon Save $20 ��������������������������������� $39.99

Margaux - Save $15 ������������ $34.99

Bourgogne Cotes Salines Save $5 ��������������������������������������� $14.99 Chablis 1er Cru - Save $10���� $29.99

Domaine Gueguen

Gascogne Blanc, Gascogne Rosé ����������������������� $7.99

Domaine de Maubet

Tavel Rose - Save $5���������������� $11.99 Delatour All Types ������������������� $6.99

Cuvee du Roy

Clos Margalaine

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Chateau Coufran

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Chateau Capbern - NEW!

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Chateau Barbe

FRENCH WINE

IMPORTED WINES

Lightly Sweet, Medium Sweet, Sweet ���������������������������������� $11.99 Blackberries & Honey, Peaches & Honey,Strawberries & Honey����������������������������� $12.99 Chocolate Cherry Satin � $17.99

Meadery of the Rockies

Colorado Wines

Cave Liberal Brut, Brut Rosé - Save $6 ���������� $9.99 Chandon Blanc de Pinot Noir, Brut, Rose ����������������������������������� $19.99

Cava Brut - Save $5 ��������������� $7.99

Casa Dora

Andre Chemin Millesime 2013 - Save $10 ���� $49.99 Barefoot Bubbly All Types ��� $9.99 Borgo SanLeo Prosecco Brut - Save $5 ��������� $12.99

SPARKLING WINES

Sauvignon Blanc - Save $5 ������� $9.99 Cabernet Sauvignon Save $5 ��������������������������������������� $12.99 The Gatekeeper White Blend ���������������������������������� $9.99

Stellenbosch Vineyards

The Left Bank Red Blend �������� $12.99

Neil Ellis

Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Merlot, Rosé, Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz Save $5 ������������������������������������� $9.99

Leopard’s Leap

Rosé, Sauvignon Blanc ������������ $10.99

Backbone

SOUTH AFRICAN WINE

Sauvignon Blanc ����������������������� $12.99 Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc ����������������������� $11.99 Villa Maria Sauvignon Blanc ����������������������� $12.99

Jacobs Creek All Types ���������� $5.99 Kim Crawford

Sauvignon Blanc Save $5 ����������������������������������� $12.99

Cupcake Sauvignon Blanc ����� $8.99 Graham Norton’s Own

AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND WINE

Painted Face Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc �������������������������� $6.99 Spice Block Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec Save $5 ������������������������������������������ $9.99

Cabernet Sauvignon Save $5 ������������������������������������� $9.99

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Cabernet Sauvignon, Crush, Dark, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Red, Rosé, White ����������������������������������� $8.99 Inferno ���������������������������������������� $11.99 Bogle Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Essential Red, Merlot, Petite Sirah, Pinot Noir, Rosé, Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel ��������������������������������������� $8.99 Phantom Chardonnay ������������ $15.99 Phantom Red Blend ���������������� $17.99 Bread & Butter Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Rosé, Sauvignon Blanc ����������������������� $11.99 Butter Chardonnay ��������������� $14.99 Classified Napa Sauvignon Blanc Save $6 ��������������������������������������� $13.99 Fisch Sauvignon Blanc Napa Save $8 ��������������������������������������� $14.99

Apothic

Ampelos “Syrache” Syrah/Grenache Blend Save $5 ����������������������������������� $14.99

707 Wine Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Rosé, Sauvignon Blanc Save $5 ��������������������������������������� $14.99 14 Hands Hot to Trot Red, Run Wild Juicy Red, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc ��� $8.99 Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Rosé, Stampede Red Blend��������������� $10.99

AMERICAN WINES

ALL WINES 750 ML UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE

VS Brandy 1�75 L ������������������������������������������� $18.99 VSOP Brandy 1�75 L ������������������������������������������� $19.99 XO Brandy 750 ml ����������������������������������������� $12.99 Korbel Brandy 750 ml �������������������������������������������� $9.99 Hennessy VS Cognac 750 ml ����������������������������������������� $39.99 Baileys Irish Cream 1�75 L ������������������������������������������� $44.99 Disaronna Amaretto Liqueur 750 ml ����������������������������������������� $22.99 Jagermeister Liqueur 1�75 L ������������������������������������������� $34.99 Kahlua Coffee Liqueur 750 ml ����������������������������������������� $19.99 Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey 1�75 L ������������������������������������������� $22.99 Angel’s & Demons Cinnamon Whiskey (Glass or Plastic) 750 ml �������������������������������������������� $9.99 Paisley & Sage Triple Sec, Sour Apple or Peach 750 ml �������������������������������������������� $9.99 Buccia Limoncello Liqueur 750 ml ����������������������������������������� $14.99

E&J

LIQUEURS & CORDIALS

750 ml �������������������������������������� $119.99 Partida Single Barrel Reposado Tequila 750 ml ����������������������������������������� $34.99

Zombie Zinfandel �������������������� $9.99

Sonoma Zinfandel Save $7 ����������������������������������� $15.99 Dry Creek Cabernet Sauvignon Save $10 ��������������������������������� $22.99 Dry Creek Zinfandel Save $10 ��������������������������������� $24.99 Sydney Zinfandel Save $20! ������������������������������� $24.99

Wilson

Snowline Pinot Gris, Riesling ���������������������� $9.99 St. Francis Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc ����������������������� $11.99 Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel ��������������� $16.99 Claret ������������������������������������������� $19.99 Von Holt Pinot Noir - Save $7���������������� $12.99

Shorthorn Canyon Cabernet Sauvignon HALF PRICE! ��������������������������� $7.49

Bourbon Barrel-Aged Red Blend Save $5 ��������������������������������������� $14.99 Qupe Syrah Bien Nacido Vineyard, Santa Maria Valley Save $10 ������������������������������������� $19.99 Raymond R Collection Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Red Field Blend, Sauvignon Blanc ����������������������� $10.99 Rockpile Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Save $15 ������������������������������������� $34.99 Zinfandel - Save $10 ��������������� $29.99 Second Growth Pinot Gris, Rosé - Save $5������ $13.99 Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Blend Save $5 ��������������������������������������� $14.99 Willamette Pinot Noir Save $5 ��������������������������������������� $17.99 Chehalem Mountains Pinot Noir Save $5 ��������������������������������������� $19.99 Shortbread Cellars Chardonnay - Save $6 ��������������� $8.99

Protest

Sauvignon Blanc Save $8 ����������������������������������� $14.99 Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel Save $8 ����������������������������������� $16.99

Pezzi King

Chardonnay, “Gold” Chardonnay, Merlot, “Lavish” Merlot, Midnight Red, Moscato, Pinot Grigio, Red, Rosé, Sauvignon Blanc, White, Zinfandel ��������������������������������������� $7.99 Cabernet Sauvignon, “Decadence” Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Pinot Noir, “Luscious” Pinot Noir, Silk Red Blend ������������������������������ $9.99 Bourbon Barrel-Aged Cabernet Sauvignon���������������� $10.99 Napa Cut Cabernet Sauvignon Save $10!������������������������������������ $17.99 Pamplemousse Grapefruit Rosé - Save $5 ��������� $7.99

Meiomi Pinot Noir ��������������� $19.99 Menage a Trois

- Save $10 ������������������������������ $39.99

Rosado, Torrontes/Riesling������� $8.99 Malbec ���������������������������������������� $12.99 Casillero del Diablo All Types ����������������������������������������� $8.99 Cono Sur Bicicleta All Types ����������������������������������������� $6.99 Frontera All Types������������ 2 for $10

Amalaya

SOUTH AMERICAN WINE

“Baby Barb” Barbera ���������������� $10.99

Prophecy Pinot Grigio ����������� $9.99 Sant’Agata

Love Rosso - Save $5 ��������� $7.99

Cavit All Types ��������������������������� $6.99 Cupcake Pinot Grigio ������������� $8.99

Arneis, Barbera d’Alba, Moscato d’Asti, Nebbiolo d’Alba Save $5 ����������������������������������� $14.99 Barolo Riserva - Save $20�� $59.99

Cascina Boschetti

Villa Antinori Blanc ������������������ $10.99 Rosso Toscana IGT ������������������� $16.99 Babarosa Moscato d’Asti ������� $9.99

Antinori

ITALIAN WINE

Grenache - Save $5 ����������������� $12.99

Xila Organic

Slates of Bonmont - NEW! Priorat - Save $6 ������������������ $15.99

Tempranillo ����������������������������������� $8.99 Reserva ���������������������������������������� $12.99 Gran Reserva ����������������������������� $22.99 Castillo de la Peña - NEW! Jumilla - Save $5 ������������������������� $7.99 Evodia Garnacha ���������������������� $8.99 Salcis Roble ������������������������������������������� $14.99 Crianza ���������������������������������������� $19.99 Senda Tempranillo - Save $5 ���������������� $9.99

Campo Viejo

Rioja Garnacha Save $10 ��������������������������������� $39.99

Altos Montote - NEW!

SPANISH AND PORTUGUESE WINE

Save $5 ��������������������������������������� $14.99 Chablis 1er Cru - Save $10���� $29.99 Domaine Vetriccie Rosé Ile de Beaute - Save $4 ��� $8.99 Paul Jaboulet Aine Fils Parallele 45 Cotes du Rhone, Parallele 45 Cotes du Rhone Blanc, Les Traverses Ventoux, Viognier Save $5 ������������������������������������������ $9.99 Croze Hermitage Les Jalets, St Joseph Grand Pompee Save $10 ������������������������������������� $19.99 Croze Hermitage Mule Blanc Save $15 ������������������������������������� $35.99 Ziegler Pinot Blanc, Riesling ���������������� $10.99 Gewurztraminer ����������������������� $12.99 Pinot Gris ������������������������������������ $13.99

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ECONOMY WINES

Brut Rosé, Extra Dry�������������������� $9.99 Robert de Nola Cava Brut - Save $6 ����������������� $11.99 Wild Pig Sparkling Blanc de Blancs - Save $5 ��������� $9.99

Poema

Brut Nature 2016 - Save $5 �� $12.99

Oriol Russell Reserva

Brut, Sparkling Moscato, Pinot Brut Rosé, Prosecco��������������� $9.99

Natale Verga

Blanc de Pinot Noir, Brut, Rose ����������������������������������� $19.99 Devaux Augusta Brut - Save $15! ������� $34.99 Cuvee Rosé, Grand Cuvee Save $20!������������������������������������ $39.99 Cuvee D - Save $25! ��������������� $44.99 Freixenet Cordon Negro: Brut, Extra Dry, Rosado ������������������������������������������� $9.99 Gruet Blanc de Blanc, Blanc de Noir, Brut, Demi-Sec ������������������������� $13.99 Rosé ��������������������������������������������� $14.99 Lamarca Prosecco, Prosecco Rosé�������� $13.99 Mionetto Prosecco �������������� $12.99

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FALL ATHLETICS

Insight on Colorado State’s upcoming seasons

By Paislee Fernau

@paisleefernau22

Fall sports are finally here, and the Colorado State Rams are ready to dominate this upcoming season.

The swimming and diving team has been working all summer to prepare for this year’s season — both the athletes and head coach Christopher Woodard have practiced mentally and physically to ensure a solid first meet.

“We’re hungry,” Woodard said.

“We’re ready to get back out there.”

After a long delay in the regular season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the craving for a normal season is felt by the swim and dive team, as they are anxious to compete again.

There are several athletes to watch out for this season, including junior Hannah Sykes, who earned All-Mountain West honors for the second year in a row last season for her placement in the 200-meter butterfly race. As for sophomore

Anika Johnson, she ranked fourth of all time last season for her time in the 200-meter freestyle. Finally, senior Kristina Friedrichs has become one of the top freestyle swimmers in the Mountain West as she starts her senior year, holding many record-breaking times under her cap already. Friedrichs’ accomplishments include holding the thirdbest time in program history in the 50-meter freestyle.

“Anyone is a threat,” Woodard said. “We’ve gotten everyone that we’ve wanted to this season from the Mountain West.”

Currently, the team is focusing on the Intermountain Shootout on Oct. 1 and 2 at Colorado Mesa University. The Rams beat them last year and are determined to do it again.

“I want to stick it to them this season,” Woodard said.

Colorado State’s cross country team is getting ready for their first upcoming meet on Sept. 3 in Cheyenne, Wyoming, going in

with high expectations. The women’s team is expected to place third in the Mountain West this season while the men are at fourth, as the league predicted earlier this month. The women’s team is also coming back from a successful past season after qualifying for the NCAA championship. The women were also named an All-American team by the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association for all holding at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA. The Rams have the NCAA Mountain Regionals on Nov. 12 in Utah followed by the NCAA Championships Nov. 20 in Florida.

Both the men’s and women’s teams will have to take long strides to place at the top of the championships this season with tough competitors close behind.

Upcoming junior Mason Brown is a Ram to watch after last season’s wins, taking 14th at the Mountain West Championship, earning the All-Mountain West Second Team Honors.

The women’s golf team is also gearing up for this upcoming season as they take on a demanding schedule touring around the U.S. and two different countries, but head coach Laura Cilek and her team are ready to take on the challenge.

“They are eager to get out and have a full year of competition.”

LAURA CILEK WOMEN’S GOLF HEAD COACH

“We will compete against teams from almost every conference in the country,” Cilek said.

The team starts off their season at the Branch Law Firm/Dick McGuire Invitational Sept. 13-

14 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Later, they’ll head back to campus for the Colonel Wollenberg Ram Classic Oct. 18-19 at Ptarmigan Country Club.

After a long-awaited break from the regular season, both the coaches and players are ready to get back out there and compete on the grass again.

“They are eager to get out and have a full year of competition,” Cilek said.

Returning sophomore Panchalika Arphamongkol played with an all-time team low with a 76.52 stroke average on 21 rounds. Arphamongkol also held a season-best fourth-place finish at the Branch Law Firm/Dick McGuire Invite.

With new assistant coach Erin Fahey, Cilek and the ladies on the team are fully prepared to take on the season and bring success and championship wins back to CSU. Paislee Fernau can be reached at sports@collegian.com.

VOLLEYBALL

Rams start season after delayed whiteout debut

By Karsyn Lane @karsynlane1

After nearly a year of waiting, the return of games with inperson attendance arrived at Moby Arena on Saturday for the annual whiteout volleyball game of the season. Despite a day delay, fans flocked to support the team as they faced Northwestern University.

Colorado State University Rams expected to take to the court Friday night to take on the University of South Dakota Coyotes, but due to COVID-19 concerns, the game was canceled.

As Moby filled with a sea of white, energy filled the court, delivering adrenaline from fans.

The atmosphere motivated the players to give it their all, but the eventual outcome was likely not what the thousands in attendance hoped for. The Rams took a 3-1 loss with scores of 25-23, 21-25, 25-16 and 25-20. Regardless of the results, these athletes put up a fight and started off the season with a bang.

CSU sophomore and outside hitter Kennedy Stanford said she enjoys “playing with adrenaline. ... That atmosphere and feeling all of that, it can’t be put into words.

Last year, everyone wants to say

we still brought energy, whatever.

That is unrivaled. That is as good as it gets.”

Stanford not only felt the atmosphere but put it into her play, working hard in her teamhigh 12 attack points.

“I think all of us still have a long way to go blocking, and that’s a big focus of our practice.

We’re showing little improvements, and it’s different practicing blocking and playing a game and blocking.”

SASHA COLOMBO CSU BLOCKER

“Some of it was probably jitters,” head coach Tom Hilbert said. “We’ve got some young kids playing those spots. ...

We just have to get through that, understand what the good plays

are and what the not-so-good plays are and move on and get better. We’ve got talent.”

Regardless of the game’s outcome, the Rams had two sets with double-digit kills — the second and fourth, with 10 and 13 kills, respectively. Setter Ciera Pritchard finished with 28 assists. As the game escalated, the Rams offense got into a tangle. Northwestern Wildcat Temi Thomas-Ailara, who served eight aces against five errors, was responsible for some of the Rams’ back-row troubles. Ultimately, the Rams were ready to play but couldn’t pull through.

“I think all of us still have a long way to go blocking, and that’s a big focus of our practice,” senior CSU middle blocker Sasha Colombo said. “We’re showing little improvements, and it’s different practicing blocking and playing a game and blocking.

They have a very fast, outside tempo ball, so it just comes to seeing that and trying to get used to that.”

As the Rams work past this loss, they battled University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, Colorado, this Tuesday and unfortunately lost.

Karsyn Lane can be reached at sports@collegian.com.

Sasha Colombo (7) prepares to serve as the crowd holds their hands up during the Colorado State season opening whiteout game versus Northwestern University. CSU lost 3-1. PHOTO BY DEVIN CORNELIUS THE COLLEGIAN

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RECREATION

How to get active around Fort Collins and CSU

By Tyler Meguire

@tmeguire

The Colorado State University and Fort Collins communities are back outdoors as students return and the weather cools down.

CSU volleyball played its first game on Saturday. Football and cross country begin on Friday. However, most people in Fort Collins are not playing on Division I teams for the Rams. CSU and Fort Collins both offer many opportunities to get active and competitive.

Horsetooth Reservoir Noting Horsetooth Reservoir as a top place to get active in Fort Collins is not exactly mind-blowing. With a variety of activities available at Horsetooth, however, it is important to revisit all of them at least once every fall semester.

Hiking There are plenty of opportunities for hiking around Horsetooth.

AllTrails lists 18 trails on Horsetooth Mountain and Reservoir. A notable trail is the Horsetooth Falls and Horsetooth Rock Trail. The trail is a loop spanning about six miles; the estimated time to hike is around three hours and is described as “one of the best hiking trails for all user types close to Fort Collins.”

Horsetooth Falls, a 2.2 mile trail which takes about an hour to complete, and the Horsetooth Falls Loop Trail, a 2.9 mile trail taking around an hour and a half to hike, can be done separately.

major courses around Fort Collins.

All three have a driving range, putting green and chipping green in case you want to work your fundamentals.

Fort Collins also has several disc golf courses to choose from.

Hot air balloon rides are also available for those brave enough to want to see Fort Collins from the sky.

A group of people play a game of ultimate frisbee near the Student Recreation Center Aug. 28.

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If searching for a hike with higher difficulty, look to the South Ridge and Horsetooth Rock to Horsetooth Mountain hike. The hike is 4.9 miles and is heavily trafficked.

Other hikes include: n Horsetooth Mountain Trail (8.9 miles) n South Ridge and Audra Culver (4.4 miles) n South Ridge and Horsetooth Rock Trail Loop (3.6 miles) n Shoreline Trail to Nomad Trail Loop (3.7 miles)

Water activities There are just as many water activities available for individuals and groups to partake in at Horsetooth.

People can rent a boat and jet skis from various places around town to bring to the reservoir. From there,

people can swim, tan, water ski, fish, picnic or simply hang out. Of course, if one already owns a boat or jet ski, they can feel free to bring it as well — if they get it inspected and approved.

Other popular water activities include paddleboarding and kayaking.

Dry activities Other activities available at Horsetooth include mountain biking, horseback riding, RV-ing and camping.

For horseback riding, people can bring their own horse for riding or rent one from local stables. Trails for horseback riding lead out into the backcountry, which allows for a vast experience of sightseeing and being outside.

There are plenty of spots for public or private campsites, RV parks

and family-friendly camping areas.

In addition, if you are not totally invested in getting your tents out and spending the night outside, Fort Collins has you covered. People can rent out cabins, ranches, bed-andbreakfast establishments and other vacation rentals around Horsetooth.

It is advised for people to check out the Larimer County informational site to make reservations and ensure they follow the rules — for safety and a great experience.

Activities around Fort Collins Horsetooth is not the only place to get active around Fort Collins and CSU. Near campus is City Park Nine, a relaxed nine-hole golf course for people who want to get a quick round in. Collindale and Southridge golf courses are 18 holes and the

Club sports Back on the CSU campus, students can get active in the full selection of sport clubs available. Sport clubs are student-managed, allowing team members to be involved in decisions and information — finances and team structure — that is typically rare for athletes.

There are 31 total sport clubs for students to try. Here are some examples: ■ Men’s/women’s hockey ■ Climbing ■ Tennis ■ Men’s/women’s water polo ■ Rodeo Students often join a sport club to remain with the sport they played at a high school level while keeping most of the competitiveness. Sport clubs might be a step down from the competitive of Division I sports, but teams still practice multiple times a week and have intensive schedules.

Sport clubs can travel to different states for different competitions.

CSU sport clubs have collectively secured more than 25 national championships.

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

VOLLEYBALL

Colorado State volleyball falls 0-2 to start season

By Taylor Paumen

@taytaypau

The Colorado State University volleyball team headed east Aug. 31 to take on the University of Northern Colorado Bears. The Rams seem to be having a rough start to the season beginning with a 0-2 record.

“Stretching into the night the two teams headed into set five.”

The Rams made themselves a threat early in the first set with 13 kills spread through the roster and took set one 25-11. Karina Leber led the team with four kills to kick off the match.

Although the green and gold team

snatched the first set of Tuesday’s match and had a match-high of four blocks, the team couldn’t follow through in set two.

CSU took the lead starting 3-0 in set two, but the Bears stayed close by with both teams, tying 11 times in the set. The Rams pulled forward slightly, taking an 18-14 lead but was short-lived, as UNC grabbed six of the last seven points and tied the match to 1-1.

After some adjustments to the line up, CSU headed into set three. The Rams stayed ahead of UNC for the majority of the set, allowing them to tie only four times until late in the set when the Bears got a second wind.

The Bears pulled ahead to a 20-17 lead, but after several attack errors and multiple kills from Kennedy Stanford and Sasha Colombo, the Rams took back their match lead, winning 29-27, 2-1.

Heading into set four, CSU could see a light at the end of the tunnel, but the Bears shut that down, taking an early four-point lead with 9-5.

Tom Hilbert, head coach of the Colorado State Rams, looks at his play sheet during the CSU season opening game versus Northwestern University Aug. 28. CSU loses 3-1. PHOTO BY DEVIN CORNELIUS THE COLLEGIAN

The Rams struggled to fight back after adding nine attack errors to the Bears’ score as they led 15-12. UNC finished the set with kills and CSU

added four more attacking errors to make a match high of 13 total, tying the match again 2-2.

Stretching into the night, the two

teams headed into set five. Once again, Northern Colorado took an early 7-3 lead. The Rams fought back, tying 1313 to try and steal the win. Ultimately, the Bears got the last two points of the night off a kill and attack error, taking the set 15-13 and the match 3-2.

Although Colorado State added to their losing streak heading into their next games, several Rams added some great stats to the books. Stanford led her team with 19 kills, and Jacqi Van Leifde was close behind with 14 kills and also added six blocks. Colombo put four blocks and two aces to her stats while newly added Annie Sullivan tied with the senior on kills, both adding eight.

The Rams will continue to be on the road their next two games as they head to North Carolina to take on the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Friday evening at 5 p.m. and North Carolina State University Saturday at 5 p.m.

Taylor Paumen can be reached at sports@collegian.com.

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Fans packed Moby Arena during Colorado State volleyball’s home opener versus Northwestern University. The initial whiteout season opener versus the University of South Dakota was canceled due to COVID-19 concerns. The game against the Northwestern Wildcats was the first sporting event at Moby in more than a year, with a crowd of 5,537 students and spectators. They were loud, proud and wearing all white to support their team, breathing life into Moby. After dropping the first set, the Rams fought back, spurred on by Kennedy Stanford, Sasha Colombo and Ciera Pritchard, and won the next set by four. They lost the last two sets, dropping the first game of their season.

The next home game for the Rams is on Sept. 10 against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville at noon.

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ENTERTAINMENT

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Kipo: Delivering unparalleled representation and writing

By Renee Ziel @reneeziel

In 2020, a year that will go down in history as relentless and miserable, we found only embers to light our way. One of these was post-apocalyptic adventure cartoon “Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts.”

Co-produced by DreamWorks Animation Television, Kipo landed on Netflix on Jan. 14, 2020, as a part of its Representation Matters Collection. It has three seasons, each with 10 episodes, and is based on the 2015 webcomic

by Radford Sechrist. Despite it excelling in almost every aspect considered important to any TV show, it doesn’t get the credit it deserves.

In my three-part review, I break down exactly what makes this show so good in each season by every few episodes and how Kipo naturally addresses diversity and orchestrates a beautiful, subtle narrative around mental health.

Beware of spoilers!

Episodes 1-3

Kipo is set 200 years after 2020.

Humans live underground and the “mutes” on the surface have mutated — meaning pigs have more eyes or snakes now talk and play in rock bands. Humans and mutes have a mutual hatred for one another. We begin the series with Kipo Oak getting separat-

ed from her people, who live in a burrow. We learn later that it was destroyed by a “Mega Mute.”

While not all-encompassing, the first few episodes introduce several colorful and memorable characters: Kipo, the optimistic 12-year-old protagonist; Mandu, an adorable four-eyed, sixlegged pig; Wolf, the hardened, bad*ss sidekick; Benson Mekler and Dave, the classic comedic duo; Jamack, an ambitious and spiteful suit-wearing frog; and the Timbercats, tough lumberjack felines.

These episodes also establish the feel-good nature of the show. Kipo is targeted toward children, but with writing and themes so mature, that’s easily forgotten. So if you’re looking for something lighthearted — and well-done at that — this is perfect.

Putting aside the clear quality we’re dealing with, the aesthetics capture the hearts of Kipo viewers first. The show is vibrant and stunning. Most cartoons have some drawn background, but the colors and soft paint strokes of Kipo invoke a sense of calm.

The soundtrack is revolutionary, ranging from pop to rap to acoustic to rock. The show takes both existing recorded songs, many by underground Black artists, and an inventive soundtrack

by Daniel Rojas with additional

musical performances from the voice actors. In episode two, pop and hip-hop music couple with creative action sequences. In episode three, the Timbercats sing a folk song about their revered leader, Yumyan Hammerpaw — and, frankly, it’s a banger.

“Kipo is such a well-rounded and incredibly written show.”

Episodes 3-6

The next episodes shift to developing the rocky but earnest friendship of the main five — Kipo, Wolf, Benson, Dave and Mandu — as they attempt to work as a pack and trust each other.

As for the main antagonists, Jamack’s redemption arc begins at episode five. Meanwhile, the continued mention of a certain Scarlemagne and his plans for humans indicates the show’s layers. In episode six, we finally meet him and see a scarred, clever mandrill who uses his pheromones to control human

minds. Indeed, this show for children still has dark undertones.

Midway through episode six, we also get a touching and honest scene between Kipo and Benson.

Kipo admits she has feelings for him and, while touched, Benson states he’s gay. It’s not overblown, there’s no insincere focus on his sexuality and most importantly, Kipo, after a moment of embarrassment, immediately understands: “Thank you, though, for just, I don’t know, being you? … I think I’m just trying to say I’m glad we’re friends.”

And that’s just it: Kipo mastered the art of true representation. Two of the protagonists, Wolf and Benson, are Black. Benson is gay, and we later meet other LGBTQ+ characters. And the most refreshing part of this is that they don’t single these identities out — these characters simply exist just as they would in the real world.

We instead look for the themes in the subliminal messages, as we should with fiction.

Episodes 7-10

As we wrap up season one, the story gets deeper. We see walls characters built crumble as they become more vulnerable with each other. We watch the systematic rallying of mutes against humans, led by Scarlemagne, notably donning colonial-era clothing as he points to a human under his

charge: “This is how all humans should be — obedient.”

On the opposite end, we witness the beginning of Kipo’s series-long campaign to unite humans and mutes. Jamack’s redemption arc continues when he lets Kipo and her friends go and grapples with his individuality and shattered ambitions.

The season finale sees Kipo finding her father and the rest of her burrow. We see a healthy father-daughter relationship, Benson develop a crush on a boy named Troy, Wolf ’s isolation with people who haven’t had to survive on the surface and one of the best original songs of the series, “Purple Jaguar Eye.” In some of the final moments, we see Kipo is steadily, seemingly transforming into a jaguar with a giant paw that can lift concrete while Scarlemagne pays them a visit and kidnaps Kipo’s dad.

If not for that cliffhanger, the substance of the first season alone feels like enough because Kipo is such a well-rounded and incredibly written show.

In the following parts, I’m going to discuss how it specifically tackles mental health and adds unpredictable layers to its compelling tale. In the meantime, “Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts” is available for streaming on Netflix.

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

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CULTURE AND COMMUNITY

El Centro offers support to CSU’s Latinx students

By Kota Babcock

@kotababcock

El Centro offers a variety of events and programming for Latinx students in want of a community at Colorado State University. Whether it’s your first year or your last semester on campus, El Centro’s space serves a variety of student needs focused on culture and community building.

While El Centro hosted their open house and events for getting new students familiar with the space last week, there are still ways for Latinx students to find community in upcoming weeks. El Centro is located in Lory Student Center 225.

El Centro offers programming and drop-in hours each week and creates new programs based on student feedback, such as the annual Central/South American and Caribbean meetup.

Perla Hurtado Flores, the front desk marketing coordinator at El Centro, said this program came from feedback that the space was heavily focused on Mexican culture.

“We wanted to change that dialogue (and make) sure students know that our center is open to everyone, even if you don’t identify as Latinx,” Hurtado Flores said.

Platicas

Platicas happens every other Wednesday from 5-6 p.m. both in El Centro and through Zoom. Platicas translates to “conversations” and offers students the chance to facilitate and engage with dialogue on issues and events that impact the Latinx community. According to El Centro’s website, topics have ranged from mental health to colorism and antiBlackness in the Latinx community.

During Latinx Heritage Month, which is Sept. 15-Oct. 15, El Centro hosts Platicas every Wednesday. In the next few weeks, Platicas takes place on Sept. 8, 15, 22 and 29.

La Conexión

La Conexión serves as a peer mentoring group at El Centro and supports first-year Latinx students.

To join La Conexión, students go through an application process. The priority deadline to join is Sept. 8.

“It’s just a place where (students) are able to find a social (and) networking group,” Hurtado Flores said.

“What we do is build a community for first-year and transfer students as well to get them comfortable with being here, in a white-serving institution,” said Manchis Ceja, a peer mentor and family leader for

La Conexión. “As a family, we meet on a weekly basis and do activities together, get to know each other and build that sense of community within our group.”

Lunch with Latinx Leaders

Lunch with Latinx Leaders is a newer program from El Centro, with the first meeting happening Sept. 30 from noon to 1:15 p.m. This event is offered in a hybrid format, so students can attend on Zoom or at El Centro.

It’s offered on the last Thursday of every month.

“Students can come in, talk to leaders in our community and maybe do some job networking,” Hurtado Flores said.

Triunfo mentoring

Triunfo mentors support third through fifth grade students with homework help and more. Mentors meet with students from Harris Bilingual Immersion School on Thursdays from 3-5 p.m., and free food is available.

“It’s for grad students, but if undergrad students (want) to apply, they can as well,” Hurtado Flores said.

“Usually (we choose to mentor for) the bilingual schools in Fort Collins.”

Mentor orientation is available

The El Centro office is located on the first floor inside the Lory Student Center Aug. 31. PHOTO BY ANNA TOMKA THE COLLEGIAN

Sept. 9 and 16 for interested students on the third floor of the Natural and Environmental Sciences Building.

Todos Juntos

Todos Juntos gives graduate students a place to create their own community at El Centro. Meetings typically focus on a topic, such as identity, involvement or professional development.

Todos Juntos meets once a month on Mondays at 5 p.m. in a hybrid format either on Zoom or in El Centro.

The first meeting of the semester is

Sept. 13.

Office hours

Outside of organized programming, El Centro is open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. During office hours, students can study, hang out or access some of El Centro’s resources.

Financial aid drop-in hours are also available on the first Wednesday of each month from 2:30-4:30 p.m. in El Centro.

Kota Babcock can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com.

MUSIC

New to FoCo? Check out these 8 songs by local artists

By Maddy Erskine @maddyerskine_

As the semester begins, we welcome many new and returning students to Fort Collins, which is full of exciting opportunities and experiences for music lovers both on- and off-campus. One of the easiest ways to get involved in the community is by listening to and supporting the many local musicians in the area.

Here is a playlist of local music to help begin your adventure into the wide variety of music Northern Colorado has to offer.

1. “Rocketship” by Satellite Pilot

Upbeat and danceable, “Rocketship” is the perfect song to blast off this playlist with. Satellite Pilot is by far the best space-themed band in Northern Colorado, and “Rocketship” perfectly encompasses the creative and theatrical psychedelic pop the band is best known for.

Singer Alex Moore has a unique personality and emotional expression to his voice that adds a deeper level of storytelling to the lyrics.

With energetic drums, bright guitar and some fun space synths

sprinkled in, “Rocketship” is the whole package.

2. “Might Be Love” by Ezra Burns

Ezra Burns’ new single, “Might Be Love,” has an ambient and chill vibe that is perfect for late nights or just when you need to remember to breathe. Burns’ warm and ethereal voice combined with soft keys and strong, slow rhythmic elements creates a welcoming atmosphere that draws in your ears.

3. “Old & New” by Lady Denim

Lady Denim formed while the band was attending Colorado State University in 2018 and has continued to make a name for themself on and beyond campus over the last years. Their latest song, “Old & New,” is a classic and upbeat indie-pop song with catchy lyrics that is sure to lift your mood and get you dancing in no time.

4. “Seduction” by R3YAN and TARO

TARO is known for putting their own spin on mainstream electronic dance music, and their song “Seduction” with R3YAN is

a great example of this. Cheyenne Duba’s vocals draw you in, and the song keeps you interested with guitar solos, beat drops and unique distortions. Duba also used to work at KCSU, CSU’s on-campus radio station.

5. “Dead Eyes” by Tonguebyte

If you love a good saxophone solo, this song is for you. “Dead Eyes” is beyond catchy and will have you breaking out all your favorite dance moves and screaming along within the first 35 seconds.

The instrumental talent showcased in this song is incredible.

Tonguebyte knows how to keep you entertained and amazed with fast and funky basslines, head-banging drum fills, a rocking jazzy guitar line and, of course, the unforgettable saxophone solo.

6. “Before I Leave” by Slow Caves

Slow Caves has once again created a song to make you feel like you’re in an indie film. Combining elements of post-psychedelic and indie pop, “Before I Leave” takes you on a journey both lyrically and instrumentally.

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7. “Four Years” by The Sickly Hecks

A playlist would not be complete without a punk song to scream your anger away to, and “Four Years” by The Sickly Hecks is a bit too perfect of a fit. The lyrics talk about losing yourself and burning out over the course of four years with no rewards.

While I hope college doesn’t simply bring you closer to your death, you can always headbang and yell along with The Sickly Hecks when it all feels like a waste of time.

8. “Yoursnotmine” by mofie

If you just moved and are trying to start off fresh, like many college students are, you will absolutely relate to the lyrics of this song.

“Yoursnotmine” is an indie-pop song with elements from the shoegaze subgenre that is sure to hit you right in the feelings.

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

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