Thursday, October 26, 2023 Vol. 133 No. 11 by Rocky Mountain Collegian

Thursday, October 26, 2023

Vol. 133, No. 11

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NEWS: ASCSU hosts 2023 Community Roundtable PAGE 5

Dracula ballet at The Lincoln Center

L&C: Charlie is not alone: Walrus Ice Cream ghost turns into ghosts PAGE 8

A Musical Feast: Belshazzar’s Feast at Griffin Concert Hall

SCIENCE: CSU hosts public observing at Madison-Macdonald Observatory PAGE 11 SPORTS: Trio of Rams lands on award watchlists, haunting competition PAGE 12 OPINION: Halloween couples are the new relationship standard PAGE 24 A&E: Students’ favorite horror movies to watch this Halloween PAGE 27

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Dancers warm up in the community-style dance class in the University Center for the Arts Oct. 21. The class is open to everyone 16 years old and older in the Fort Collins area — from beginner to advanced dancers — and started after COVID. “What happens if everyone comes together and dances together?” said Grace Gallagher, a choreographer and dance teacher at Colorado State University. “And so far it’s been fun.” Gallagher encouraged participants to freestyle and add their own variations in the spare time of music before she started her open-style choreography. PHOTO BY GRACE GOOLSBY THE COLLEGIAN

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LOCAL POLITICS

FoCo city elections: Jeni Arndt, Patricia Babbitt running for mayor

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By Hannah Parcells @hannahparcells

The next Fort Collins city election will be held Nov. 7. In 2022, the people of Fort Collins voted to move the election from April to November on odd-numbered years to coincide with the Larimer County Coordinated Election. Three Fort Collins City Council seats are up for election, as is the seat of the mayor. There are two candidates for mayor: current Mayor Jeni Arndt is up for reelection, and Patricia Babbitt is running as a write-in candidate for the job. As a write-in candidate, Babbitt’s name will not be on the ballot, but an additional line will be provided for her name to be written on. Arndt was first elected to the office of mayor in 2021. Before serving as Fort Collins’ mayor, she worked in the Colorado State House of Representatives representing District 53 — a role she served in 2015-21. “I think the task of an elected is really community service,” Arndt said. “Elections are an opportunity to ask the community if they choose you to be the one to serve.” Prior to working in the statehouse, Arndt served on two school boards and volunteered with the Peace Corps. “I just enjoy contributing back,” Arndt said. “So everything from being a special ed teacher to (a) Peace Corps volunteer to all the

other things, it’s kind of just my life’s work. Whether I’m elected or not, I kind of just do the same thing. I won’t be an elected person forever, which is as it should be, but I’ll keep doing the same types of things.” Both Arndt and Babbitt have experience in education and have dedicated much of their lives to volunteering. Babbitt co-created the Colorado State University Children’s Summer Language Program in the 1990s, which offered free foreign language classes to the youth in Fort Collins. She volunteers at Vindeket Foods, a nonprofit working to reduce food waste, and currently works at Front Range Community College in the adult learner program teaching English to immigrant students. Babbitt filed the paperwork to run as a write-in candidate because she felt there were conversations that needed to happen. “The big reason I wanted to run in the first place is that I just feel like so many of the people I talk to — and myself included — don’t feel their voices are being heard,” Babbitt said. “I submitted my paperwork, and I just thought if nothing else, we’ve got to have some conversations.” One of the primary focuses of her campaign is the environment. “I’ve been talking at city council meetings and county commissioner meetings for several years because of concerns about what’s happening with our decisions regarding our growth and our natural areas,”

Babbitt said. “I want to get more environmental awareness, more accountability. That’s what’s important to me.” Both candidates have made city growth and Fort Collins’ natural spaces a priority, but Babbitt said she believes the work being done isn’t doing what it should. “I just feel like a lot of the solutions we’re having for our current problems are not being thought through well enough for the future,” Babbitt said. “I feel like we’re behind the times here as far as our solutions.” Babbitt and Arndt were both clear that the election is about the community and its issues. They each highlighted the reasoning behind running for office. “I hope that more people will get into it for the right reasons, not just because they want to be mayor but because we’re all people, and this is our community, and we’re all a part of it,” Babbitt said. “I always say I run for something, never against anything or anyone,” Arndt said. “The idea is that you run for mayor, and honestly, I think it’s healthy for a democracy when there’s more than one choice. It doesn’t change my campaign attitude, style, policy positions, anything. I think it is healthy for the community.” Ballots are due Nov. 7 for anyone eligible to vote in the Fort Collins election. Reach Hannah Parcells at news @collegian.com.

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TRAFFIC SAFETY

Motorcycle crashes expected to worsen in winter By Tyler Weatherwax @twwax7272

Multiple motorcycle-related deaths and crashes have occurred this year in the city of Fort Collins. With the winter months approaching, the number of crashes and deaths could continue to rise. Earlier this month, a man died in a motorcycle crash, marking the fifth motorcycle crash-related death in Fort Collins in 2023. The death was the 11th in Larimer County in 2023. With so many accidents occurring this year, there is a concern for the safety of riders and drivers as winter approaches. Many people in Fort Collins own and drive motorcycles, making their safety and the safety of other drivers a high priority. Everyone on the road — whether in a car, on a motorcycle, on a bicycle or even a pedestrian — needs to be cautious. Mike Avrech, a sergeant for the traffic enforcement unit of the Fort Collins Police Services, explained some of the issues that have contributed to the recent crashes this year; many people are getting on motorcycles who are not fully prepared to operate the vehicle. “The biggest thing that we’ve found in our recent crashes: A lot of them have involved either unexperienced riders (or) riders who don’t have an endorsement, so even if they are experienced, they aren’t properly licensed to operate a motorcycle on the roadways,” Avrech said. Riders without the proper training, experience, license or knowledge to operate a motorcycle are some of the biggest dangers on the road. Improperly operating a vehicle as dangerous as a motorcycle can create unsafe situations; however, motorcycle riders are still driving in reckless and dangerous

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ways no matter their circumstance. If someone operates a motorcycle in an unsafe manner or without an endorsement, police may make them push their bike somewhere off the road. “Beyond that is reckless riding behaviors, so higher speeds, weaving in and out of traffic (and) lane splitting has become a bigger thing that we’re seeing more of,” Avrech said. Lane splitting is the practice of driving a motorcycle over, through or between clearly marked lanes designed to keep traffic moving safely and smoothly. This process is illegal in the state of Colorado and can land riders a ticket. Even riders who are operating their motorcycle safely could be wearing the wrong clothing. Many riders may choose to not wear a helmet or to dress in unsafe clothing like shorts and short sleeves, which is technically not illegal. “If people are riding appropriately, we can’t just stop somebody without having a legal reason to do so,” Avrech said. “So if we see somebody with no helmet, shorts, flip flops — there’s no law that says you can’t do that, and if they’re riding their motorcycle the way they’re supposed to, we can’t pull them over to say, ‘Hey, you probably should have pants on. You probably should have closed-toe shoes or boots on.’ It’s only if we get a chance to talk to them because of some kind of enforcement action.” Avrech said riders must be aware of the risks that come with making the decision to not wear a helmet while driving a motorcycle. Nik Olsen, director for crisis communication and public information officer at Colorado State University, also spoke about the situation. “It is the responsibility of all drivers to be aware of motorcycles

— as well as bicyclists, pedestrians and other cars — and to avoid distractions when they are operating a vehicle,” Olsen said. The CSU campus is an especially concentrated area of traffic and dangers. With snow, ice and longer nights coming soon, those dangers will be even more prevalent. “The streets near campus can become congested, particularly during class changes or when folks are heading home,” Olsen said. “As winter comes, the sun sets earlier, and darkness makes visibility more difficult, and of course, winter weather conditions can make streets slick, so extra caution is required. Overall, drivers need to worry about not only themselves but the safety of everyone in the area.” “As the winter months come for motorcycles, roadway conditions obviously impact the ability to operate that vehicle as safe as possible,” Avrech said. Generally, dry roads will be safer for motorcycles; however, as moisture enters the area, riders must be much more cautious of how they ride and the precautions they need to take. FCPS does not deploy their own fleet of motorcycles in the winter, as the risks on the road are too high. “Obviously, as the weather is bad, just in general, riding in the snow and ice and that kind of thing is just not safe,” Avrech said. Motorcycle riders can stay safe this winter by wearing the correct clothing, driving safely and being aware of their surroundings. Riders are also encouraged to take more advanced safety courses to better their riding experience and skills. By taking courses, riders can be safer on the road and make the road safer for all drivers. Reach Tyler Weatherwax at news @collegian.com.

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CITY GOVERNMENT

ASCSU hosts 2023 Community Roundtable By Sam Hutton @sam_hut14

The Associated Students of Colorado State University hosted their annual Community Roundtable event Oct. 23 in the Lory Student Center. The event, which featured prominent elected members of the Fort Collins and Colorado communities, provided students with an opportunity to learn from and deliberate with government officials who have a direct impact on local communities across Colorado. Among those in attendance were representatives for Senator Michael Bennet and Congressman Joe Neguse, as well as several members of the Colorado General Assembly and members of Fort Collins City Council. The event is the latest in CSU’s Year of Democracy initiative, which intends to place an increased emphasis on political communication and community involvement across CSU and Fort Collins. The format of the roundtable, facilitated by members of the Center for Public Deliberation, maintained an approximately 5:1 ratio of constituents to elected officials, with

attendees being presented several topics of public interest in three distinct rounds of conversation. Chief among such points of public interest is the rising cost of living in Fort Collins, which has left many community members unable to secure stable, affordable housing within city limits. Several students expressed their concern surrounding the affordability of off-campus housing and voiced their displeasure with the controversial U+2 residency policy, which promotes single-family homes and discourages multiple renters from securing housing in the same residence. District 6 Councilmember Emily Francis has publicly supported a repeal of the ordinance in the past but subsequently said she believes that an alternative can be found by editing the existing policy to better support renters. “I think you do have a city council that is committed to doing something about U+2,” Francis said. “I know that council definitely wants to remove the family definition.” Although he has no direct authority over the decision surrounding U+2, Gordon McLaughlin, district attorney for Larimer and Jackson

counties, detailed his own experience as a young renter in an effort to sympathize with young renters and voice his support for increased affordable housing initiatives. “I think it’s important to try and put ourselves in people’s shoes,” McLaughlin said. “Let’s think about what the needs of students in our community are because it’s a really large population.” The Fort Collins City Council recently pledged to reevaluate the U+2 ordinance by summer 2024, Francis said, leading ASCSU officials and community members to continue garnering support for the removal of the policy. Conversations also centered on the importance of supporting democracy and increasing voter participation, which lies at the heart of the Straayer Center for Public Service Leadership and CSU’s Year of Democracy project. Students from different majors detailed their observations that college students appear more politically apathetic than they ever have, prompting District 4 Councilmember Shirley Peel and Larimer County Commissioner John Kefalas to stress the importance of civic engagement and assure students that positive change

can be made through participation in the political process. “I got so overwhelmed at the national level that I decided to concentrate only on Fort Collins because this is where I know I can make a difference,” Peel said. Kefalas largely echoed Peel’s sentiment, adding his belief that bipartisan cooperation and community engagement are significant factors in determining the health of democracy across local communities. “Government is part of the problem-solving equation,” Kefalas said. “It’s not an end-all. It has to be a partnership between community groups and the private sector.” With the Nov. 7 general election nearing, several ballot information sessions and voter registration drives will continue to take place on campus leading up to election day. Discussions surrounding environmental sustainability and Colorado’s planned initiatives to reach carbon neutrality rounded out the event. With several undergraduate and graduate students from science, technology, engineering and math fields expressing concern that CSU and Fort Collins aren’t doing enough to promote complete

sustainability and carbon neutrality, Colorado Treasurer Dave Young defended statewide sustainability efforts and encouraged increased student political involvement. “(Students) can get connected on campaigns,” Young said. “You can also volunteer for and reach out to shareholders and persuade them to vote a particular way.” Fort Collins has pledged to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2030, with sustainability programs continuing to be implemented across the CSU and Fort Collins community. At the close of the roundtable, ASCSU President Nick DeSalvo expressed his satisfaction with the result of the event and pledged future community engagement events moving forward. “There’s no excuse for CSU to not be the place for these conversations to take place,” DeSalvo said. “I’m thrilled with the turnout tonight.” ASCSU plans to bring Fort Collins and Colorado elected officials back for campus events at least once a month for the remainder of the academic year. Reach Sam Hutton at news @collegian.com.

Fort Collins Mayor Jeni Arndt interacts with Colorado State University students and community members at the Associated Students of Colorado State University’s annual Community Roundtable event Oct. 23. The event, held in the Never No Summer ballroom at the Lory Student Center, allowed students, community members and elected officials to engage in dialogue around topics such as environmental policy and housing. PHOTO BY ALLIE SEIBEL THE COLLEGIAN

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SPOOKY HISTORY

The most haunted buildings on CSU campus By Christian Arndt @csucollegian

With Halloween just around the corner, you might feel inclined to dive into the spooky atmosphere by exploring haunted areas around Fort Collins. You may have heard of the plethora of paranormal stories that run rampant around Fort Collins — even Yelp ranked Fort Collins as the third most-haunted city in America in 2019. Lori Juszak, the owner of Fort Collins Tours, said that one of Fort Collins’ most infamous paranormal tales is of the Strauss cabin and the Hell Tree, which she said are absolutely myths, further stating that there is no evidence people were hanged from the Hell Tree back in the day. Plenty of areas around Fort Collins have had reports of paranormal happenings, but what about here at Colorado State University? Here are two of the most haunted buildings on the CSU campus.

Ammons Hall

Located right here on campus, Ammons Hall is reported to be haunted, with numerous apparitions over the years and many sightings by both students and staff. The Women’s Building, later changed to Ammons Hall, opened during the fall semester of 1921 and was originally an

area for women to use as an athletic and recreational facility. Given its extensive history and presence on campus, the building is bound to garner some paranormal happenings. Ammons Hall has had a reputation of paranormal activities, said Claudia Chesneau, an administrative assistant at CSU. “(Ammons Hall) used to be the women’s recreation center and had a swimming pool that they later filled in, but people find wet footprints, lights are randomly turned on and off (and) people hear giggling,” Chesneau said. It is also rumored that one of the ghosts is a female student who drowned in the Ammons Hall pool, which led to the pool being closed and taken out of service.

Student Services Building

The Student Services Building has had a long history of paranormal activity, just like Ammons Hall. The building was constructed in 1948 and was originally known as Braiden Hall, a men’s dorm. The long-standing rumor surrounding the Student Services Building is that the architect faced severe mental struggles during the construction of the building, which would explain the peculiar layout.

While the history of the Student Services Building is scary itself, the architecture is scary on its own. Chesneau elaborated on the wild and labyrinth-like interior. “There are stairways that go nowhere, you know, it’s just a really weird building,” Chesneau said. “I never go down into the basement area, and I have not explored it very well just because it’s a maze just to get to the bathroom.” Chesneau also mentioned one of her previous coworkers’ experience in the building. “I know that she was working late — it was, I think, in the fall, so it got dark early, and she heard party noises (from above her), so she got a little freaked out,” Chesneau said. “She had her husband come pick her up, and they walked around the building just to see if there was indeed something going on, but the building was completely dark, but on the inside, you can hear music playing and people walking around,” Chesneau said. “So that’s the story she GRAPHIC ILLUSTRATION BY MADELYN told me.” HENDRICKS THE COLLEGIAN If you want to immerse yourself in a true Halloween experience, why not explore some of CSU’s oldest buildings? Who knows? You might have your own paranormal experience yourself. Reach Christian Arndt at life@collegian.com.

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LOCAL HAUNTING

Charlie is not alone: Walrus Ice Cream ghost turns into ghosts By Gwendolynn Riddoch @csucollegian

Most Fort Collins locals have heard the stories of Charlie Dinnebeck, the ghost that haunts Walrus Ice Cream. But what some might not know is that Charlie is not the only one. Halloween will soon be upon us, so it’s time we visit some of Old Town’s happiest — and unhappiest — haunts. Charlie is known as a happy spirit who causes mischief and mayhem for the employees and managers of Walrus Ice Cream, such as knocking clocks off the walls and turning the handles of root beer kegs. You can read all about Charlie’s story on the Walrus Ice Cream’s official website. They even pay homage to him inside the store, and customers are encouraged go and see it. But the building was not always so bright and cheerful. Scary things frequently happen at Walrus Ice Cream. “I often hear children laughing in the basement, and my name gets called out when no one else is in here,” said Lisa Paugh, owner and operator of Walrus. “If it is

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“He tends to gently pull hair up above women’s heads, has been known to wrap a clammy hand around a woman’s ankle and often taps girls’ boyfriends on their shoulders when they scoff at the idea of ghosts. We have an EVP (electronic voice phenomenon) recording of him saying in French, ‘That’s not my girl.’” LORI JUSZAK FORT COLLINS TOURS COORDINATOR

dark outside, I always get a little chill.” Paugh said Charlie acts as a

protector over the store. He keeps things in order around the shop and in the tunnels in the basement. “I had a medium tell me that Charlie allows the good (ghosts) to stick around for a bit but moves the darkspirited ones out.” Paugh also mentioned the possibility of another spirit: a hat shop woman. According to the Fort Collins History Connection, it’s most likely one or both of two women: Orlando Flower and Mable Alexander Rogers. They can be found in a Fort Collins historic photograph. They ran the Flowers Millinery Shop out of the building that currently houses Walrus Ice Cream. “I had one encounter with her,” Paugh said. “I was doing a private tour of the basement with two men and their wives, and while taking a group picture of them, she made an appearance in a video we were making. A red feather just fell from the sky.” Another possible spirit is a tall Frenchman who “loves women and is a fun, good-spirited soul,” said Lori Juszak, coordinator of the Fort Collins Tours. “He tends to gently pull hair up above women’s heads, has been

known to wrap a clammy hand around a woman’s ankle and often taps girls’ boyfriends on their shoulders when they scoff at the idea of ghosts,” Juszak said. “We have an EVP (electronic voice phenomenon) recording of him saying in French, ‘That’s not my girl.’” The fright doesn’t stop there. “After all the tours had ended, I stayed behind to turn off lights after the guide had just taken the tour guests upstairs,” Juszak said when asked about the scariest encounter experienced there. “I was rounding the corner to turn off the last light, and when I walked into the room, there was a tall man in a black coat and hat facing away from me. I thought it was my son and said, ‘You scared me!’ and the figure just disappeared. I ran upstairs about as fast as I could.” Jacob Anderson is an employee of Walrus Ice Cream and is no stranger to ghosts. From balloons moving and stopping to creepy laundry rooms, he has seen it all. Anderson has been working at Walrus for eight and a half years and has had several encounters with all the ghosts. “There was one time I was working, and it was just me and the

owner Lisa,” Anderson said. “She was sitting in the office; I was in the kitchen, and I heard my name out of nowhere. I peeped my head around the corner, and she did the same. Obviously, I was like, ‘What’s up?’ and she said, ‘What?’ I said, ‘Did you not just say my name?’ She said, ‘I didn’t say anything.’ So I said, ‘Did you hear that?’ And she said, ‘No.’ But I heard it clear as day, like it was on the other side of the wall from me.” The basement is now used for storage, and only ghost tours and employees can go down there. It is where most of the encounters happen. “I used to say, ‘Hi, Charlie,’ when I went into the basement, but the goosebumps got to be so overwhelming that I had to stop,” Anderson said. If you’re in the mood to have an encounter with Charlie or any of the other spirits, try stopping by Walrus Ice Cream. Maybe — just maybe — the ghosts will encounter you. Reach Gwendolynn Riddoch at life@collegian.com.

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Participants of the Shabbat 300 Dinner gather at the Colorado State University Lory Student Center Main Ballroom Oct. 20. PHOTO BY GARRETT MOGEL THE COLLEGIAN

By McKenna Van Voris @csucollegian

Over 350 community members gathered in the ballroom of the Lory Student Center to experience the 16th year of the Shabbat 300 Dinner at Colorado State University Friday, Oct. 20. Organized by the Chabad Jewish Student Organization at CSU, the Shabbat 300 Dinner is a place for both Jewish and non-Jewish people to celebrate Judaism and Jewish culture. “It starts on Friday night, and we go through a couple of traditions for the holiday,” said Shayna Ross, president of the Chabad Jewish Student Organization at CSU. “We light candles, say some prayers, drink grape juice or wine and eat a special type of bread called challah. It’s just a wonderful time to appreciate Judaism and our heritage.” Co-sponsored by the Associated Students of CSU, the Residence Hall Association, the Lory Student Center and Coca-Cola, the event is not only a place to appreciate Jewish traditions but also a space to make new friends and meet others in the community and at CSU. “It’s a chance to have a nice meal and to connect with some old friends, make some new friends and support our Jewish community of students and faculty and staff and friends in the community,” guest of honor and Executive Vice President of CSU Rick Miranda said. Like many other Jewish events on campus, Shabbat 300 provides a sense of family and familiarity for Jewish students who may be away from home for the first time. “Before being president, I saw the events, and as someone who’s just Jewish in this big

population of people who are not Jewish, I felt very welcomed by these events,” Ross said. “I felt comfortable, I felt loved and I wanted to improve on that and keep it going for those who are coming into CSU (and) for those who are at CSU and are Jewish.” At Shabbat 300, the Jewish community is excited to share their traditions and welcome non-Jewish individuals who are curious about Judaism, have never been to a Shabbat event before or simply just want to have an enjoyable night. “It’s really fun to see a lot of non-Jewish people come to the event because they’re curious and want to know what a Shabbat dinner is like, and I really like that,” said Macy Palbaum, financial advisor of the Chabad Jewish Student Organization. “It’s an opportunity for people to come see what Shabbat is about.” “Drop your hesitations,” Ross said to those who may be hesitant to go to Shabbat 300. “It’s so much fun. Bring a buddy. You’re going to learn a lot, you’re going to laugh a lot, you’re going to have good food, you’re going to sing some fun songs and, when you get there, you’re going to make some friends. … All of us are so wonderful and welcoming.” Overall, the event was described as a positive experience for everyone. “There is such an extraordinary energy at that event,” Rabbi Yerachmiel Gorelik said. “You can feel — there’s a joy, there’s a happiness, there’s a unity. People are just really enjoying it, and it just gives me such joy to see so many people just loving the Jewish experience with Shabbat and loving the experience of being a community together. I love it.” Reach McKenna Van Voris at life @collegian.com.

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HERITAGE EVENT

Celebrating cultures, traditions: AISES hosts 39th Annual Powwow

Midnight Sweet-Water dances in the American Indian Science and Engineering Society’s 39th Annual Powwow in the Lory Student Center Oct. 21. PHOTO BY MILO GLADSTEIN THE COLLEGIAN

By Hannah Parcells @hannahparcells

The Colorado State University chapter of the American Indian Science and Engineering Society held its 39th Annual Powwow Saturday, Oct. 21, as the kickoff event for National Native American Heritage Month, which takes place in the month of November. For the student organizers, the powwow serves as an important event to recognize and uphold traditions along with showing the broader community on campus that Native American cultures and traditions are still here. “It’s very important to me and our AISES chapter because powwows are a big part of our culture,” AISES President Jared Hodison said. “We like to keep everything alive, keep our traditions alive and show that our ancestors aren’t the only ones. We’re still doing this; we’re still here. So I feel like it’s very important because we’re carrying on our traditions from our elders.” The importance of reminding people that Native American traditions are actively practiced and celebrated was exemplified in this year’s powwow theme,

We are Still Here: Keeping our Traditions Alive. “We want to make sure that you all remember that we are still here,” AISES Vice President Brianna Maxwell said while speaking at the event. “We want Colorado to know that we are still here and keeping our traditions alive.” A preview of the event was held on The Plaza Friday, Oct. 20, with a drum group, dancers in their traditional regalia showcasing traditional dances and a stand selling frybread, a traditional Indigenous dish. Saturday’s powwow took place from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and featured drum groups, dance exhibitions, Indigenous food, color guard ceremonies and Native American vendors. People traveled from out of state to take part in the celebration. “A powwow is — really you can just think of it as like a cultural gathering for Native people,” Native American Cultural Center Student Success Coordinator Rasa Humeyumptewa said. “Essentially, it’s really just a gathering where Native people come to dance and also do some singing and drumming.” CSU sophomore and NACC Liaison Grace Pratt highlighted the importance of recognizing the different tribes

and traditions represented at the powwow. “Every single tribe is different; every person’s traditions are different; every Indigenous person is different,” Pratt said. “I just want people to know that we’re not all grouped as one singular culture and one tribe because we’re all different.” The powwow also serves as an opportunity for Native American people to recognize their history. “Our peoples have gone through a lot of hardships, and yet we’re still here, and we’re able to do this here,” said Cody Davenport, the spiritual advisor for the event. “We’re grateful for that.” CSU serving as the location for the event also represents an important acknowledgment of the local Native American community. “I think that especially being a land-grant institution and with the history of land grants, I think it’s really powerful to be able to say that CSU is able to support us in this way and really be able to add to that land grant mission in the sense that they’re able to give back to the Native community and allow us to have the space to show our cultures,” Humeyumptewa said. The powwow provides Native American students on

campus with a local connection to their cultures. “I’m happy to have this event happening because personally, it feels like a home away from home for me,” CSU senior Hanna Medina said. “It just brings back so many memories and so much healing for me and my community.” This year’s powwow was part of a long-standing tradition at CSU carried on by the Native students on campus. “I think being able to have a powwow at CSU, especially one that’s run by our AISES students, it’s really huge for them to be able to do that just purely as a show that, you know, Native students are here, and we’re proud to be who we are,” Humeyumptewa said. The powwow was open to the public, as are most of the events taking place during Native American Heritage Month, and everyone is encouraged to attend, whether they are Indigenous or not. “Go out of your comfort zone as a non-Native person and explore our cultures,” Pratt said. “Because our cultures are beautiful, and not a lot of people know that because there’s not a lot of education on our cultures.” Reach Hannah Parcells at life @collegian.com.

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CSU hosts public observing at Madison-Macdonald Observatory By Hannah Parcells @hannahparcells

On the first and third Friday of each month from April to November, the physics department at Colorado State University opens the MadisonMacdonald Observatory to the public and hosts a night of public observing. Professor Emily Hardegree-Ullman runs the events with one of the student telescope operators within the department. “I’ve always been into space and planets, but I actually didn’t get an opportunity to look through many telescopes until I was in college,” Hardegree-Ullman said. “So now that I use them a lot, I really like showing other people how to use them.” The Madison-Macdonald Observatory was originally built in 1965 and was the

work of M. Leslie “Les” Madison, the chairman of the mathematics department and the astronomy professor on campus. When the observatory was first built, the location was an excellent site for observing due to the dark skies overhead, and it was used in astronomical research through the 1960s. Today, the light pollution from the growing city and campus prevents any research from being done at the observatory, but the telescopes continue to be used for the scientific purpose of educating students at CSU and giving the general public a chance to see into the sky above. “We can see a lot of the fairly bright things, even if they’re too faint for your eye,” Hardegree-Ullman said. “With the big telescope, you can see the Ring Nebula pretty well; you can see

globular clusters where you can see the individual stars; you can see Andromeda Galaxy. So there’s a lot of cool things you can see.” Hardegree-Ullman is currently the only professor of astronomy at CSU. She runs the observatory alongside two student telescope operators. “It’s the best part of my job,” Hardegree-Ullman said. “People will look at something like Saturn and say, ‘That can’t be real — that has to be fake.’ So it’s just pretty neat to be able to show people that these things we talk about are actually out there.” The planets that can be seen from the observatory vary throughout the year. Currently, Saturn, Jupiter and Neptune can be seen through the telescopes alongside the moon and countless stars out in the universe. “I really like how every time I’ve worked, no matter what people’s majors are,

what people’s backgrounds are, they come here, and they always have the same reaction on their face,” said Stefania Miranda, a secondyear physics major and one of the telescope operators at the observatory. “Every time they look into the lens, they’re always like, ‘This is so cool,’ or, ‘No way,’ or ‘That looks fake,’ and I say the same things, and it just never gets old.” The observatory will host two more public observing nights Nov. 3 and 17 before closing down for the winter. The events will start up again on the first Friday of April as long as the skies are clear. “There’s very few places where you can use a telescope this big for free, so if you’re in Fort Collins, you should definitely come,” HardegreeUllman said. Reach Hannah Parcells at science@collegian.com.

Colorado State University astronomy professor Emily Hardegree-Ullman and second-year physics student Stefania Miranda input coordinates into the laptop, which then directs the 14-inch Celestron telescope with a Software Bisque mount toward the moon in the Madison-Macdonald Observatory Oct. 20. The mount of the telescope was installed during the summer of 2022, and the Celestron optical tube was funded by the physics department and installed during the summer of 2023. PHOTO BY SAMANTHA NORDSTROM THE COLLEGIAN

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DYNAMIC GUARDS

Trio of Rams lands on award watchlists, haunting competition

Damon Cook @dwcook2001

For Ram fans, basketball season means treats. For Ram opponents, it means tricks. The Mountain West and all of their opponents will be having nightmares about playing CSU basketball this season. With a trio of CSU guards making preseason awards, the front court of Rams basketball will have opponents losing sleep this season. The number four is the Rams’ lucky number, with McKenna Hofschild and Isaiah Stevens both being named the MW Preseason Player of the Year. This is the first time in program history that two players have simultaneously been named to the award. Hofschild won the Player of the Year award last season and is in good shape to receive backto-back awards. “It’s exciting; it’s cool,” Hofschild said. “I try not to think too much about it. I’m more focused on a championship this year. I’m very honored, it’s just not something that I give too much thought to, not something (where) I let the pressures get (to be) too much.” Both Hofschild and Stevens have similar styles of play as true point guards, and that has landed both of them on the watch list for several awards. For Hofschild, it wasn’t just the preseason MW Player of the Year; she returns as a candidate for the Nancy Lieberman Award,

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which is given to the best point guard in NCAA Division I women’s play. Being named on a list with a player like Caitlin Clark out of Iowa gives Hofschild rightful recognition as one of the top point guards in the nation. “She is special,” Stevens said. “She is the greatest women’s (basketball) player outside of maybe Becky Hammon to come

through here. … She is probably the best No. 4 to wear it here, and that says a lot.” A lot of praise went to Hofschild from her co-MW Player of the Year candidate. Not only is Stevens alongside her on that front, but he was also named to the Bob Cousy Award for best DI men’s point guard in the nation.

“That’s who he is,” CSU men’s head coach Niko Medved said. “The way he plays and when the lights come on, that’s when he’s at his best. He is an unbelievable leader and player, and I know he couldn’t wait to have an opportunity to get back out here in front of the fans.” While Hofschild and Stevens headline the list of preseason awards for the Rams, incoming transfer out of Wofford Jackie Carman is already adding to her Rams resume as the MW Preseason Newcomer of the Year. If Carman wins the award at the end of the season, it would be the second time in a row the Rams have taken home Newcomer of the Year after Destiny Thurman won the award a year ago. “Jackie had a great career at Wofford,” CSU women’s basketball head coach Ryun Williams said. “She likes the lights, she scores it, she shoots it. I think in time, she’s going to be a really tough defender for us. She’s just a good basketball player, so I think you’re going to see Jackie really impact our lineup.” With three people named to award watchlists, Rams basketball has shaped up as a can’t-miss show. The women’s team tips off Moby Madness 5:30 p.m. Nov. 6 against Le Moyne College. Later that night, the men will continue the party 8 p.m. in Moby with their first game against Louisiana Tech. Reach Damon Cook at sports@collegian.com.

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FEAR FACTOR

Conquering heights: Inside the minds of CSU’s climbing team

By Emma Askren @emma_askren

According to the Cleveland Clinic, 3-6% of the global population has a fear of heights — or acrophobia. That’s hundreds of millions of people, making it one of the most common fears. Despite this fear of heights, many people continue to participate in activities that initiate that fear, especially here in Colorado, where there is a huge climbing culture. If you’ve seen “Free Solo,” a movie about Alex Honnold’s free solo climb of El Capitan, you know that some climbers don’t even think about that fear. Honnold isn’t the only one in the climbing community who doesn’t have a fear of heights; most people get over their fear of heights because of their

time spent climbing. Chloe Miller, the social media officer and one of the student coaches for Colorado State’s

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climbing team, is one of those who’s grown out of her fear of heights. “Not to say that I’m not scared when I climb ever, but I think it’s all kind of relative.” Miller said. “If I’m up there (on the wall) and I’m doing a scary move, then I get scared. But if I feel secure and I look down, then I’m OK.” Miller is a junior on the team and has been climbing since she was around 4 years old, which compared to others on the team is a substantially long time. This is a trend for climbers who have overcome their fear of heights. Zella Benson, a fellow junior on the team, has been climbing since she was 8 years old and has also minimized her fear of heights. “I used to have a big fear of heights as a boulderer,” Benson said. “Over time that’s gone away; however, lead climbing is absolutely terrifying, and I’m still working through that fear.” While Benson and Miller may have a less severe fear of heights, they have a lot of respect for the terrain they climb and the dangers the sport inherently poses. If you look up “climbing accidents Colorado 2023,” thousands of results pop up, with many linking to falls in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Summit County and Rocky Mountain National Park. Due to these dangers, the climbing industry has placed industry standard regulations on all climbing and safety

gear to ensure the safety of those who choose to climb. “Being able to trust my equipment was a big part for me,” sophomore Cameron Lindeman said. “Learning that I can trust what I’m using and that it’s been approved for the loads that I’ll be putting on it made it a lot easier for me to push myself.” Translating that fear into fun is what entices so many people to start climbing and chase that adrenaline rush. “I’ve always described it as secondhand fun,” Lindeman said. “While you’re doing it, it’s terrifying, but once you hit the ground, you’re like, ‘That was the most fun experience, and I want to do it a thousand more times.’” Even if you have a fear of heights, it never hurts to get out and try it. The gear used is always checked before going out on the wall, and all belayers have to go through a certification process before being able to assist other climbers. “I say just go for it,” Lindeman said. “I’ve always said if you’re not confident in doing something, do it scared, and you’ll come to learn that climbing is super fun.” While it may be impossible to fully get over some fears, it’s always best to get comfortable being uncomfortable. If you’re ever out on a hike or exploring the vast wilderness Colorado has to offer and see someone sending it up a rock face, just know they’re probably just as scared as you think they are. Reach Emma Askren at sports @collegian.com.

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Why you should never piss off an ax-thrower By Will Engle @willenglee44

There are a few things in life you just shouldn’t do if you know what’s good for you: poke a sleeping bear, kill John Wick’s dog or piss off a trained lumberjack who is capable of hurling an ax accurately more than a dozen feet. On the surface, ax-throwing may simply seem like one of the many events held in logging competitions — a simple test of one’s abilities wielding different types of lumberjacking equipment. However, some of the event’s most dedicated athletes use the competition as a way to harness something deeper. “I think my favorite thing about axthrowing is just being able to let out that rage,” CSU logging sports team member Mikaela Lippon said. There’s nothing quite like whipping a sharp hunk of steel through the air to release a deep inner anger. For experienced ax-throwers like Lippon, wielding a deadly ax is like second nature. She said her aim might even get better if she’s pissed off. “If I start seeing red, it’s over,” Lippon said. “(I’ll hit) that target.” Don’t think that running will save you either. As the adrenaline pumps into their systems and their minds go blank, many throwers feel their abilities are only heightened. “When I’m ready to throw an ax in competition, I’m on my A-game,” logging team member Emma Kucera said. “People should watch out.” If you’re unlucky enough to meet the rage of an ax-thrower, don’t get your hopes up: It won’t be a quick, sharp kill. These weapons aren’t designed for rapid slicing. The axes utilized for the sport aren’t perfectly sharpened. Instead, they are cut and designed with one specific task in mind: stick in their target, and don’t let go. “(The axes) have small notches and ridges in them,” logging coach Riley Knapp said. “If you have an ax fitted with those on it, it’s not coming out.”

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As the weapons aren’t razor sharp, throwers instead ensure their throws are executed with high levels of strength and precise technique to give the axes enough power to wedge themselves firmly into whatever target they’re aimed toward. Knapp didn’t mince words when he described how a logger makes certain their ax embeds itself into the target. “You want to be pretty powerful with (the throw),” Knapp said. “You’ve got to give it some fucking gas.” The event itself is an open competition, meaning any logger can participate without losing the ability to participate in other events. This means that nearly every member of the team has been trained in the usage of the long-distance weapon. For many, once they learn the art of ax-throwing, there’s no going back. They constantly return, seeking out that primal release once more. “There’s definitely a notable dopamine rush when you throw a bull’s-eye,” logging vice president Jacob Guggenhime said. At the end of every practice, the entire team gathers around the targets and takes turns practicing with the ax, perfecting their skills. “Everyone is highly encouraged to do it,” Guggenhime said. For many veteran members of the team, this means they have been practicing axthrowing for years upon end. The event itself has become second nature to them. If there’s one person who might be worse to piss off than an ax-thrower, it’s a veteran ax-thrower. “There’s some old loggers that spend every weekend doing it,” fourth-year logging member Chris Graham said. “I wouldn’t piss them off while they’ve got an ax in their hands.” If you’re planning on going out this week for Halloween festivities, make sure you’re careful who you bump into. You might accidentally pick a fight with a trained ax-thrower. At that point, it may be too late to say your goodbyes. Will Engle can be reached at sports @collegian.com.

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1. Little Sarah Tonin drops to the stage during her performance at The Lyric Oct. 20. “We all discussed when we got here today how we had long Fridays and how we were so tired, but then you get up onstage with the energy of the audience,” Little Sarah Tonin said. “You, like, put that energy back into the audience, and it’s so much fun.” 2. Little Sarah Tonin improvises a dance to “Monster Mash” during drag roulette at The Lyric Oct. 20. Drag roulette was a new challenge wherein each of the performers had to invent a routine on the spot to a random music clip. 3. Krisa Gonna gestures to the audience during her performance at The Lyric Oct. 20. “I always try to bring something new to the show because I feel like I don’t like to repeat myself too much,” Krisa Gonna said. “It keeps my mind fresh to bring new things, and I think the audience likes this show. They never know what to expect.” 4. Miss Jewdy, Bang Bang Von Loola, Krisa Gonna and Little Sarah Tonin stand together after their drag show performances at The Lyric Oct. 20. 5. Miss Jewdy improvises to a song during drag roulette at The Lyric Oct. 20. “I grew up doing musical theater, and being a young, tiny gay man in musical theater doesn’t always work out as you want it to,” Miss Jewdy said. “So this is another way for me to do what I love and dance and be onstage without having to worry about what some other director wants his characters to look like.” 6. Krisa Gonna improvises a routine during drag roulette at The Lyric Oct. 20. 7. BlueStocking Burlesque performer Bang Bang Von Loola drinks the fake blood of an audience member during her vampire-themed performance at The Lyric Oct. 20. “I really like to emcee and to feel like I connect with the audience in an uncomfortable but meaningful way,” Bang Bang Von Loola said. “I’m neurodivergent, and I tend to not have a great filter, and sometimes that really does hit home with people and make them feel comfortable being in my audience.” 8. BlueStocking Burlesque performer Bang Bang Von Loola wipes fake blood from her mouth during her vampire-themed performance at The Lyric Oct. 20. 9. Krisa Gonna speaks to the audience in between performances at The Lyric Oct. 20. “I love being creative (and) seeing the impact of what I do,” Krisa Gonna said. “Onstage, we inspire people. It’s not only about the numbers we do, it’s about being visible onstage and the things that we say — there’s a lot of responsibility to having a mic on your hands.” 10. Hope Goughnour cheers on the drag performance with the rest of the audience at The Lyric Oct. 20.

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TRICK-OR-TREATING: How old is too old?

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Trick-or-treating may be something that you grew up doing and understand as being a purely Halloween tradition. But is it something you should still be able to participate in? Collegian reporters Dominique Lopez and Emma Souza are here to tell you the truth about how old is too old to keep trick-or-treating.

Trick-or-treating really isn’t for everyone By Dominique Lopez

our dreams. However, as we get older, the costumes tend to stray further and further away from actually being something that makes you look cute. And once that age Editor’s Note: All opinion section content hits, so does the teenage angst and the reflects the views of the individual author want to only go out with your friends, not only and does not represent a stance taken by your parents. The Collegian or its editorial board. As we get older and more comfortable I’m as much of a fan of Halloween as with going out by ourselves, there is a the next person. From gorging out on choice that can be made about either candy, dressing up and watching classic scaring the little kids or showing up late Halloween movies, it is an exciting for candy after the lights have already season. But ever since my sophomore year been turned off in almost all the houses, of high school, my favorite pastime for which at that point is just rude more Halloween has been the idea of sitting at than fun for the people whose doors you home watching “Hocus Pocus” in either knock on. a festive costume or Tr i c k - o r Halloween-themed treating may be shirt and eating fun in theory, but the candy I bought as an adult, it really for myself. It has isn’t something “Even going out at 14 literally been years you should do. since I went trickor 15 feels too old to Yes, there is the or-treating, and that constant trope me. Now that you’re an is because the older I that college adult — I hate to break get, the more I don’t students are want to go out. it to you — you aren’t broke and unable There is to get food for as cute as you used to an unspoken themselves or understanding that be, going door to door spend money if you are old enough on lavish things, asking for candy.” to drive a car, you but that doesn’t are old enough to mean that you stop participating need to go door in childish activities to door for candy, which really isn’t all that like trick-or-treating. And as someone sustainable if you need food. who works with children now, I agree. If you are so interested in still Once you are old enough to drive your participating in the fun of trick-orown car, buy your own candy and no treating but are an adult, the better longer have a strict bedtime, that is exactly solution is to be the person who is passing the moment you are no longer a trick-orout the candy to other college students or treater. Halloween trick-or-treating is an to the young trick-or-treaters. There is no activity meant for those who are younger. shame in being someone who still wants Even going out at 14 or 15 feels too old to partake in the fun as an actual adult to me. Now that you’re an adult — I hate who stays at home, passing out the candy to break it to you — you aren’t as cute as in a costume. However, there is shame in you used to be, going door to door asking going out and trying to get free candy for candy. dressed up as an adult. As young kids, we dressed up in fun Reach Dominique Lopez at letters festive costumes that made us feel special, @collegian.com. enough that we could get all the candy of @caffeinateddee6

Adults deserve to participate in Halloween fun By Emma Souza

only adults who aren’t ridiculed for doing so supervise children of their own. This is partially because the more that we grow into adulthood, the less we are Editor’s Note: All opinion section content in touch with childhood. Reflecting on reflects the views of the individual author memories is normalized, but the instant only and does not represent a stance taken by an adult engages in childhood activities The Collegian or its editorial board. — watching Disney movies, playing with We deserve some fun, damn it. Hot Wheels, reading comics — they face I understand the public ridicule toward social scrutiny. anyone who dresses up for Halloween I would argue that adults need a day to to trick or treat over the age of 15. I get be childish again, just as much — if not it; parading around in an Eeyore onesie more — than their kids. I bet you can gets old once you start to drive, more count a million more crotchety adults so once you start to file your own taxes. you’ve met than crotchety children. No adult wants to hand over candy to a You know why? Monotony turns trick-or-treater who is older than them. us crotchety. It’s shameful and Monotony of embarrassing for school, monotony both parties. of work — every But I’d be lying day will feel the if I said childhood same if you let it “We’ve built a stigma H a l l o w e e n happen. Falling memories aren’t around adults dressing into a pit of routine replaying in can easily sever up in the same way my head 24/7, adults from their especially during we’ve built a stigma inner child. the month of It’s easier about adults enjoying October. All I’ve said than done, ‘kid’ activities — it isn’t been able to think escaping monotony about is how much something we have when rent needs to I want to relive be paid and food to keep.” that giddy feeling needs to be eaten. of dressing up to Having fun is go out, see the never the priority. neighbors and get a But I believe that chocolate bar or two. if adults celebrated Halloween in the It’s worse when these thoughts echo in same way kids do, crotchetiness would my head rent-free amid tests, study sessions, exponentially decrease, and adults would all-nighters and 8 a.m. classes. I think about get one more day in the year to relax and Halloween all the time. Ideally, it would be have fun without judgment — one more a break from stress, though Colorado State day in the year to feel young again. University Halloween involves more booze We’ve built a stigma around adults and sweat than candy and a leisurely trip dressing up in the same way we’ve built around the block. It’s not even that I want a stigma about adults enjoying “kid” candy. I want to relive being a child again activities — it isn’t something we have for one night: Halloween. And I don’t think to keep. I’m the only one. So if you want to dress up and walk The whole reason society frowns upon around because it makes you happy, so be anyone past middle school who dresses it. Let adults be silly just for a day. up and parades around is because of the Reach Emma Souza at letters stigma that Halloween is for kids. The @collegian.com. @_emmasouza

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SPOOKY SEXISM

What Halloween costumes tell us about internalized misogyny

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Editor’s Note: All opinion section content reflects the views of the individual author only and does not represent a stance taken by The Collegian or its editorial board. The crux of the Halloween season is what costumes we choose to wear. Witches and ghouls take over the streets, and as soon as outfits are adorned, judgment is passed. The greatest fear is being basic — a crime above all crimes, especially if you choose a feminine costume. Witches, cats, a nurse, Harley Quinn and the newest edition, Barbie, are scoffed at as basic and attentionseeking costumes — as if there won’t be a bajillion standard cops and cowboys ogling every Barbie that passes by. If you take it upon yourself to Google “basic costumes,” you’ll notice that not only are all of the aforementioned costumes listed, but their judgment is directed at women. The less-than-charming listicle “The 25 Most Basic Halloween Costumes And What They Say About You” by Total Frat Move illustrates the deeprooted sexism injected into the spirit of Halloween.

Deeming women as “sluts” might feel like the most egregious language in that article, but what stands out to me is the consistent belittling of women for anything they may enjoy. Even in good humor, it is apparent that in the status quo, whatever you wear, if you can tell you have boobs, you’re clearly looking for some action, and if you can’t, you’re the biggest prude. Queue “The Man” by Taylor Swift on Spotify because the double standard is palpable, and men are not the only perpetrators. In the year of Barbie, it is especially appalling how many women contributed to this judgment. Halloweekend is upon us, and I have already witnessed a disdain for Barbie in particular. Somehow between being a child and becoming an adult, pink became an indicator of weakness, and being a part of a trend became ammo to attack one’s character. I’m sorry, but your internalized misogyny is showing through your totally original costume that is just so much better than everyone else’s. And I know, the lack of creativity must just be physically painful for you, but kindly get over yourself. Barbie, Taylor Swift and overt femininity being prevalent in all

aspects of life are signs of feminine joy, and why shouldn’t that prevail into Halloween? Why does embracing femininity warrant so much judgment and rage? Embracing the gentle, fun-loving, mysterious allure of femininity unites us, and every snide remark about another person’s outfit just ruins the vibe and pits women against each other. Femininity can be bright and pink; it can be fun and flamboyant. It can be sharing makeup and helping lift each other up, building confidence internally and externally. It can be Taylor Swift or Fleetwood Mac. It can be dark and alluring, nude witches dancing under a full moon, Barbie or Wednesday Addams. None of that is bad; it’s beautiful and fun. Shame on those of you who lead fellow fem-presenting people to believe there’s a wrong way to embrace womanhood. Dress it up or dress it down — if full-face prosthetic makeup is your vibe, embrace it! Scare them kids. If lingerie and cat ears suit your fancy, embrace them. You deserve to feel sexy. If your Greek life roommate wants to walk out of the house in basically floss and a tutu, let them. It’s not your body, it’s not your costume and no one is making you dress that way, so it’s really not your place

to harass others for their costume choices, basic or not. Double shame on those of you who scoff at girls having fun, who roll your eyes at the glitz and glam and who slut-shame and demean women. It’s not cute or funny, as much as your guy friends may be laughing. Your judgments are crude and unkind. We can argue that reality TV, boob jobs or Barbie costumes set the women’s movement back 20 years or whatever arbitrary number you feel so attached to, but the truth is that as long as we tear each other apart, we’re doing the patriarchy’s work for them without proper compensation. Wednesday Addams is just as feminine as Barbie, and choosing to embrace both the dark and the pink shows how vast the spectrum of womanhood is. Femininity is not restricted to cool girls or girly girls or tomboys or even strictly women. And honestly, Halloween is the last holiday to get in a tizzy over tits. Drop the gross misogyny, and accept that we can be Wednesday Addamses and Barbies, joining hand in hand to support each other rather than committing the horror of tearing each other apart. Reach Ivy Secrest at letters @collegian.com.

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SPOOKY ROMANCE

Halloween couples are the new relationship standard By Hana Pavelko @hanasolo13

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. Every relationship needs to be built on a strong foundation: one of trust, communication and support. But with the news flooded with stories of Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner getting divorced and Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn breaking up, how are we supposed to know what a good relationship looks like? During this Halloween season, we should heed the examples we find in some of our favorite seasonal movies. Movies like “Scream” and “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” may not be the movies people traditionally look to for relationship advice, but Halloween films like these have produced some of the most iconic couples. It’s time to ignore the likes of “Love Actually” and look to spooky seasonal films. A good relationship needs a spark to get it started. But people find it hard to keep it going throughout the duration of the relationship, and they lose the passion that used to be there. Luckily, the most passionate couple around thrives during Halloween.

Gomez and Morticia Addams’ passion for each other has never dwindled since their debut in The New Yorker in 1938. Despite the presences of a Frankenstein’s monster-like butler, a literal helping hand and two children, the two have always kept that spark in their relationship. Whether the two show their admiration of each other with big tango dance numbers or small whispers of “mon cher” and “cara mia” throughout the day, the Addams show that you must put in the work to keep passion in your relationship. Gomez and Morticia show us that anything less shouldn’t be accepted. Even less orthodox couples like Chucky and Tiffany, whose passion for each other almost outweighs their passion for homicide, demonstrate the level of passion we should come to expect from a partner. But if Chucky and Tiffany’s level of intensity isn’t your style, there are other Halloween couples that are more subtle in their romance. Barbara and Adam from the film “Beetlejuice” take their vows of “till death do us part” literally. Even then, they didn’t let death stand in the way of their love for each other. While this situation isn’t ideal, at least you can haunt people together. There’s no denying their commitment to each other.

No one even comes close to beating them, except maybe Audrey and Seymour from “Little Shop of Horrors,” who don’t even let a flesheating plant from outer space stand in their way. Maybe Nick was willing to leave his family for Rachel in “Crazy Rich Asians,” but Seymour named a plant after Audrey, and a plant is always more romantic, even if it does end up being carnivorous. Of course,we can’t forget the Pumpkin King when talking about Halloween. Jack Skellington and Sally are a popular couple during the Halloween season. Even when Jack has his identity crisis and Christmas-centric whims, Sally and Jack make being themselves a priority. They allow the other to express themself and accept them for who they truly want to be. Everyone should have a partner who loves them and accepts them for exactly who they are. Jack and Sally are the definition of acceptance in a relationship. These couples show the very best characteristics of relationships. Edward and Bella are out; Halloween couples are in. Maybe we can all take a little advice from the likes of Gomez, Morticia, Jack and Sally. But perhaps leave kidnapping Sandy Claws out of it. Reach Hana Pavelko at letters @collegian.com.

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Editor’s Note: This is a satire piece from The Collegian’s opinion section. Real names and the events surrounding them may be used in fictitious/semi-fictitious ways. Those who do not read the editor’s notes are subject to being offended. For a lot of people, finding a popular costume that is fashionable can be a struggle.

But if you want to know what the crowd has planned for this Halloween, make sure you get your hands on one of these highly sought-after costumes before they’re sold out in stores.

DayQuil

As winter months approach, more and more students are getting sick and in need of cold and flu relief. Like many others, I have stood at my desk in the morning, staring at my

box of DayQuil, thinking about what a cute costume it would make. Lots of people are in need of DayQuil right now, so this is sure to be a highly sought-after costume. Not to mention, there are so many ways you could go about doing this costume; its flexibility makes it such a popular getup. You could dress up as the adorable box or bottle, you could dress up as the DayQuil pill itself or just throw on some orange clothes and call it a night. You could even make this a cute couple’s costume if your best friend or significant other dresses up as NyQuil.

A table

Dressing up as a cop, fireman or construction worker is so oldschool. This year, the new trend is dressing up as a construction project. Plus, if you want to get the attention of someone who is a construction management major, this is the way to do it. A sturdy costume, this one is sure to be a hit, whether someone’s

wearing it to a party or a familyfriendly event. According to several Colorado State University sororities, this is the sorority costume for the year, so watch out for large groups of matching tables walking around this Halloween.

A piece of fruit

With more and more restaurants moving to become vegan, vegetarian or just healthier, people love fruit. Take pears for example: Pears have a great figure. With those curves, your crush is sure to notice you. The curves will also provide a nice ring of personal space to ensure no one can come near you. In a crowded party, this can be convenient for pushing people out of the way to get to the punch bowl. Pears are also really healthy. By being a fruit for Halloween, you are sure to bring the healthy vitamin C vibes, not the toxic energy everyone is trying to avoid. Most importantly, if you’re looking for a granola partner, we all know that the produce aisle

is any granola person’s favorite aisle. They will automatically gravitate toward you. There are lots of fruits to dress up as, so there are plenty of ways people are going to interpret this category for Halloween. Word has it the fraternities will be sporting this costume, so it will be interesting to see which kind of fruit the brothers choose to be.

Your professor

For those who aren’t really into dressing up as inanimate objects, this one’s going to be all the rage. This is sure to get anyone who does this costume extra credit, so you can already guess there will be plenty of students sporting turtlenecks and wire-rimmed glasses this Halloween. This is also a great excuse to drink more coffee, so be sure to watch out for all of the overly caffeinated students on Halloween night. Reach McKenna Van Voris at letters@collegian.com.

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FRIGHTENING FILMS

Students’ favorite horror movies to watch this Halloween By Hannah Parcells @hannahparcells

From costume parties to haunted houses, there’s no shortage of things to do in honor of Halloween. But the tradition of watching horror movies is one that has stood the test of time. Halloween and horror go hand in hand, and for many students, fall offers the best excuse to indulge in a movie night filled with terror. Horror as a genre holds a prominent position in pop culture, and it continues to be one of the most popular ways to get into the spirit of the season. From classic franchises like John Carpenter’s “Halloween” and Wes Craven’s “A Nightmare on Elm Street” to modern favorites like James Wan’s “The Conjuring” and Wes Craven’s “Scream,” there’s no shortage of movies to choose from. With so many horror films to choose from, which ones top the list for Colorado State University students? “‘The Ritual’ on Netflix,” CSU student Ashton Barbone said. “I really like that one a lot. It reminds me of ‘Dreamcatcher.’”

David Bruckner’s “The Ritual” is about four friends who take a hiking trip and end up lost in the woods, where they encounter an evil spirit. Released in 2017, the film is based on a novel by the same name. It checks off many horror favorites: dark woods, an evil supernatural entity and a sinister cult.

“‘The Nun’ is probably my top pick. It stands out from a lot of other horror movies. If people like ‘The Conjuring,’ then they should watch ‘The Nun.’” GRACE PRATT CSU STUDENT

Lawrence Kasdan’s “Dreamcatcher,” based on the Stephen King novel, has

a lot of the same elements as “The Ritual,” as it is a blend of both science fiction and horror. The film follows four friends who gain supernatural powers in their youth and encounter a terrifying entity on a hunting trip in Maine years later. Released in 2003, this movie has all the elements of a classic monster horror movie with additional science fiction tropes. Even students who don’t watch horror movies often have a scary movie choice for the season. “I’m not really a horror fan, but I liked ‘Lights Out,’” student Aryam Lema said. David F. Sandberg’s “Lights Out” is a 2016 movie that began as a short film and was later adapted by the same director into a featurelength film. It follows a family being tormented by a supernatural entity that only operates in the shadows, hence the film’s name. The premise is built on childhood fears of the dark and turning them into something real. Iconic franchises also remain among the top picks for many students. “‘The Nun’ is probably my top pick,” said student Grace Pratt. “It stands

out from a lot of other horror movies. If people like ‘The Conjuring,’ then they should watch ‘The Nun.’” Corin Hardy’s “The Nun” was released in 2018 and is part of the extended universe within “The Conjuring” franchise. The film takes place in 1952 and follows a priest and a still-in-training nun as they travel to Romania to investigate a series of strange events at a monastery. With demonic entities, an isolated abbey for a setting and a fatal mystery at the center of the story, this film makes for a classic horror movie experience. “The Nun” is the fifth chapter in this cinematic universe and tells the first story in the timeline of the franchise. “The Nun II,” the sequel to this movie, is currently in theaters. “‘The Exorcist’ is just too creepy,” student Riley Quintana said. “So yeah, I’d say ‘The Exorcist.’” William Friedkin’s “The Exorcist” is a film from 1973 that follows a young girl as she is possessed by a demon and the following attempts to get rid of it through an exorcism. This film is an iconic piece of horror media that influences popular culture to this day. Reach Hannah Parcells at entertainment@collegian.com.

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FAMILY FUN

Pumpkins on Parade at The Gardens on Spring Creek By Sarah Goetz @csucollegian

A pumpkin-carved deer in The Gardens on Spring Creek at their fourth annual Pumpkins on Parade event Oct. 19. The gardens hosted games, displayed pumpkins, donated giant pumpkins and held a community-carved pumpkin contest. PHOTO BY JULIA PERCY THE COLLEGIAN

The Gardens on Spring Creek held their fourth Pumpkins on Parade event Oct. 19-22, continuing their annual Halloween tradition. This year’s Pumpkins on Parade was themed “Mythical and Magical Garden Creatures,” and the event welcomed families and friends to engage in some seasonal fun. Pumpkins on Parade hosted several Halloweenthemed games, with the witch hat toss and pumpkin bowling being two of the most popular. Although Pumpkins on Parade was candy-free, The Gardens participated in the Teal Pumpkin Project, a food allergy awareness organization, and winners of the games were still rewarded with fun prizes. The Teal Pumpkin Project is an initiative by Food Allergy Research & Education to make trickor-treating safer and more

inclusive for those with food allergies by providing alternative treats. To participate, one has to mark their house on FARE’s Teal Pumpkin Project Map to signify that their home has nonfood treat options for kids during Halloween. Pumpkins on Parade featured captivating visuals, such as light arrangements of orange, green and purple, along with art made from carved pumpkins skillfully arranged into the shapes of different mythical creatures. “I really liked the unicorn and dragon pumpkin displays,” said Meredith Burke, a Fort Collins local. “I’ve never seen pumpkins used that way, so that was really cool. I think everybody should check it out.” This sentiment was shared by many who attended the event, as walkways were blocked with families stopping to admire the exhibits. The event also featured the winning piece from the Pumpkins on Parade

pumpkin carving contest. Winner Grant Smith carved a spectacular depiction of a gnome into a 220-pound Atlantic giant pumpkin grown by Fort Collins second-grader Ben Thayer. Several performers showcased their talents at Pumpkins on Parade, rotating on different nights of the event. They added significantly to the magical atmosphere through their hard work and the joy they displayed in their contributions. “It’s great,” said Tori Beardsley, a performer at the event. “Seeing all the kids in their costumes is probably the best part.” Beardsley played the part of a hulahooping LED fairy, capturing attention and mesmerizing looks from many of the younger kids. Beardsley was hired by The Gardens on Spring Creek through her work for Spectra Circus Entertainment, a Fort Collins circus group.

Tim Pendergast, professionally known as Tim Foolery, is a longstanding magician for fall events at The Gardens at Spring Creek. Show after show, Pendergast gathered full attentive audiences for every performance. “I love this,” Pendergast said.“I’ve been here about 20 years for these Halloween events, and they’ve not all been pumpkin. Pumpkins on Parade — I love this event. Everybody’s great, and we have a really good time here, so I look forward to it every year.” Pumpkins on Parade was successful as an entertaining event for young children and their parents, demonstrating the type of Halloween fun that can be enjoyed without candy. “It wouldn’t be fall for me if I weren’t doing something here,” Pendergast said. Reach Sarah Goetz at entertainment @collegian.com.

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More than a performance: The Lyric hosts Halloween drag By Katherine Borsting @katbor2025

With the month of October comes the holiday of Halloween. Those who celebrate may use the evening to dress up and act as a different person, expressing themselves however they see fit. The Lyric in Fort Collins put on a Halloween drag show Oct. 20, showing how drag and the holiday go hand in hand. The evening was full of Halloween film-inspired performances, trivia and drag videos. The show was hosted by Krisa Gonna, drag director and performer at The Lyric, which hosts the largest monthly drag show in Northern Colorado. As a performer herself, she believes drag brings so much to the Fort Collins community. “Hopefully, those who attend my shows come out inspired with an open mind,” Krisa Gonna said.

“Drag is a form of art, and as an artist, I think it can teach those who watch it so much.” The show was full of performances ranging from drag to burlesque, which kept the audience engaged from beginning to end. Many performers had elaborate outfits that played into the theme of Halloween. Some highlighted popular horror movies such as “M3GAN,” “The Addams Family” and “Carrie.” The show featured performers such as Bang Bang Von Loola, a burlesque performer, and three drag performers: Miss Jewdy, Miss Construed and Little Sarah Tonin. “It’s cool to go to local venues, and I think Halloween drag is a great way to get into the spirit while also supporting the LGBTQ+ community that Fort Collins has,” attendee Tee Gonzalaz said. Along with the various performers, the show also had interactive elements such as

trivia that allowed for audience participation. Four audience members were selected to go onstage and compete for a chance to win a free ticket to the next drag show held the following month. The trivia game consisted of questions to test participants’ knowledge relating to popular Halloween films and allowed the audience to not only interact with Krisa Gonna, the host, but with each other as well, bringing a lively atmosphere to the show in between acts. Another element the show offered was a video showing Krisa Gonna doing drag makeup on what she referred to as her “drag child.” The film delved into more serious topics of the struggles the LGBTQIA+ community faces, as the subject of the video went into detail about their upbringing and how growing up in a small town affected their perspective on the queer community.

BlueStocking Burlesque performer Bang Bang Von Loola picks a member of the audience to be a part of her routine at The Lyric Oct. 20. “I really like to emcee and to feel like I connect with the audience in an uncomfortable but meaningful way,” Bang Bang Von Loola said. “I’m neurodivergent, and I tend to not have a great filter, and sometimes that really does hit home with people and make them feel comfortable being in my audience.” PHOTO BY CAIT MCKINZIE THE COLLEGIAN

Throughout the show, Krisa Gonna cracked jokes that kept the audience laughing and flawlessly transitioned the sections of the show. Attendee Ty Laurier loved all the different parts the show had to offer. “The show was great, and it had so much going on that I think it was a great way to break it up and keep it interesting,” Laurier said.

The Lyric puts on a drag show monthly for those over the age of 18. Tickets start at $12 and are $15 the day of. The shows are an opportunity for locals to engage with the community and enjoy captivating performances. Reach Katherine Borsting at entertainment@collegian.com.

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