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SPORTS: Throw down at showdown: A preview of what to expect

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L&C: Battle of the Bars: Old Town Square vs. Pearl Street

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SCIENCE: CSU, CU tackle opioid crisis; Colorado continues solutions

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OPINION: Seriously: CSU mascot uniform destroyed; CU student suspected

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PHOTO: A look back

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NEWS: Showdown says goodbye to 2 decades of Mile High

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A&E: How CSU, CU students compare when it comes to fashion

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FOCO EVENTS FOCO EVENTS

Rocky Mountain Showdown watch party at Canvas Stadium

7:30 p.m. Sept. 16

FoCo Artist Fest with Dead Prez 6 p.m. Sept. 17

Fall Equinox Marathon, Half Marathon and 5-Mile

6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 17

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Poudre Fire Authority firefighters descend the stairs of Canvas Stadium in full gear during a commemorative stair climb Sept. 11. “All of these cadets weren’t even alive when it happened, so this is a good way to educate and show the remembrance for the firefighters that died on Sept. 11,”

ROTC Executive Officer Capt. Adam Graetz said.

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Rivalry in the Rockies: History of CSU vs. CU football, volleyball

By Ben Fairly @benjaminfairly

One of college sports’ oldest rivalries officially returns this week as Colorado State takes on Colorado in football and volleyball.

Rams football will battle for the Centennial Cup in the Rocky Mountain Showdown for the first time since Aug. 30, 2019. Rams volleyball will look to continue their command in a home-and-home series versus the Buffaloes for the Golden Spike Trophy Sept. 14-15.

The in-state rivalry between CU and CSU began Feb. 10, 1893, in a football match. Boulder was considered to be the more governed program at the time compared to what was then Colorado Agricultural College. The Buffaloes proved their dominance with a 70-6 victory over the Aggies.

Boulder went on to control the next 12 games — aside from a 0-0 tie 1906 — until 1912, when CSU dubbed a 21-0 shutout in their first victory against Boulder, marking a historic transition in the rivalry.

Under head coach Harry Hughes, CSU started to prove themselves after their historic win. Their rivalry with Boulder heightened during the ‘20s and ‘30s, and the Colorado Agricultural College became Colorado A&M in 1935.

“(Hughes) completely changed the landscape of football in Colorado and for an agricultural college at the time,” CSU volunteer historian John Hirn said. “Hughes was just (an) ahead-of-

his-time type of coach. ... He was able to turn agricultural college students into football players, and that’s how we started to beat them in 1912.”

From 1934-57, CU took complete control of the rivalry, winning 19 out of the 22 games they had against the Rams.

In 1957, Colorado A&M officially changed its name to Colorado State University. Shortly thereafter in 1958, CU head coach Dallas Ward announced that there would be no more competitions against CSU. He claimed the competitive gap between the two schools had grown far too wide and canceled the rivalry.

“The ‘58 game was supposed to be the last game ever played between these two schools because CU was too big, and CSU was too small,” Hirn said.

In what was scheduled to be their final match, the Rams proved Ward wrong and took the game, winning 15-14. Following the win, CSU and CU did not suit up on the same field for 25 years.

After a long absence, the rivalry was revived in 1983. In 1986, CSU asserted their first victory in 28 years over CU 23-7. CU dominated the rivalry after that, winning eight straight games from 1987-98.

During those years, a new rivalry emerged in volleyball. The Rams and the Buffaloes played their first match Sept. 2, 1987. While CU may have had CSU’s number in

football, the Rams showed they were better on the court.

In their first four home matches 1987-90, CSU went 4-0 against Boulder. However, from 1991-95, Boulder showed resilience against the Rams and defeated them in eight of the ten matches they played.

at officers and CU players after the historic CSU win.

The 2002 game showcased one of the most significant plays in CSU and Rocky Mountain Showdown history: when Rams quarterback Bradlee Van Pelt ran for a 23-yard, go-ahead touchdown deep into the fourth quarter. Van Pelt entered the end zone, turned around and spiked the ball off the helmet of a CU safety.

The officials never saw it and didn’t call a penalty, causing mayhem for CU fans. The play contributed to a remarkable upset against No. 6 Boulder as CSU won the showdown 19-14.

CSU came away with their last victory in the Rocky Mountain Showdown in 2014. Running back Dee Hart rushed for 139 yards and two touchdowns to help defeat CU 31-17.

away match but to use Moby (Arena) magic and madness, if you will, here as our home-court advantage on the second night to keep it for the year.”

Since the introduction of the Golden Spike Trophy, both schools have an even record of 3-3 against each other. CSU won the inaugural Golden Spike Trophy in 2019 after a five-set thriller led by Breana Runnels, who recorded 16 kills and 11 digs.

In 2022, the last time CSU hosted CU, Moby Arena witnessed its first sellout crowd in Colorado State volleyball history, with 8,396 people in attendance. The Rams rose to the occasion and took out the Buffaloes in the first match of the Golden Spike series in front of their largest crowd ever.

Kennedy Stanford led the Rams to a crucial win by accumulating 16 kills and three aces.

Since 1995, the Rams have taken back control in volleyball over the Buffs. They played a total of 25 matches, going 17-8.

In the middle of an eight-game losing streak 1987-98, the CSU football team came out in 1999 and dominated Boulder in a masterful 41-14 victory, highlighted by an outstanding performance from CSU running back Kevin McDougal, who ran for 190 yards and two touchdowns — but that game is best remembered as the tear gas game.

In probably the ugliest moment in Rocky Mountain Showdown history, Denver police tear-gassed hundreds of fans for throwing items and debris

Since then, Boulder has had the upper hand in the Rocky Mountain Showdown.

Fast forward to 2019, and the Battle for the Golden Spike Trophy was introduced to Ram and Buffalo volleyball fans. The trophy is volleyball’s counterpart to football’s Centennial Cup.

“From what I’ve known, it’s really whoever wins the match gets to take it home,” CU alumna and CSU volleyball assistant coach Jess Aschenbrenner said. “So from the two matches, if you win the first one, you get to keep it for a night. If you win the second one, you get to keep it for the entire year. We’re really hoping not only to capitalize on the first

CU has since won the Golden Spike Trophy for the past two years with an overall record of 3-1. However, the Rams all-time record is 26-17. They look forward to reclaiming the Golden Spike Trophy this year.

“We both have new pieces, a few pieces to our rosters,” Aschenbrenner said. “So it’s going to be great to see the matchup between them and us, specifically the offense. I think it’s exciting. It’s an exciting time in Boulder right now, as you may know. So to be able to go there and to hopefully get a win against them and then come back and do the same thing the next night.”

Reach Ben Fairly at sports @collegian.com.

RAMS VS. BUFFS

“It’s going to be great to see the matchup between them and us, specifically the offense. I think it’s exciting. ”

JESS ASCHENBRENNER CSU VOLLEYBALL ASSISTANT COACH

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Why CSU produces better NFL talent than CU

By Damon Cook @dwcook2001

A rivalry as old as time, the Rocky Mountain Showdown has truly been one of the driving forces in the divide between Colorado State and Colorado.

With everything from stolen flags to poisoned bulldogs, CU has gotten the best of the Rams with an all-time record of 67-22-2.

Although it might look like CSU is the subpar football program, that might not be the case. When you take a deeper dive into players and contributors at the NFL level, CSU takes the cake in that category.

Cliff Branch was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame playing for the Buffs, but the Rams tie that category with Jack Christiansen having been in the Hall of Fame far before Branch made it.

For starters, not only has a CU player never been drafted first or second overall, but CSU has succeeded in both of those.

Legendary quarterback Gary Glick played for the Aggies 1953-55. After his legendary career for Colorado A&M, Glick was selected first overall to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

That would leave Mike Bell as the second overall pick in the 1979 NFL draft. Going to Kansas City, Bell had a long career, playing 12 seasons for the Chiefs.

When you look at Pro Bowls, the Buffs do have the Rams beat in total players they have sent to the game, 15-11. Although CU comes in with a four-player advantage, the Rams win in the total selections by players for the Pro Bowl 35-34.

This proves the Rams produce high-quality NFL starters who stay in the peak of their careers for longer than those of the CU Buffs.

This rings true, even recently. A look back in time will reveal CU hasn’t had a former player make the Pro Bowl since Andre Gurode did in 2010 for the Dallas Cowboys.

If you look at CSU’s record there, they have done it twice since that time frame, both by Shaquil Barrett. Barrett made the Pro Bowl in both 2019 and 2021.

Barrett finally got his chance to start in 2019. The undrafted player spent the first part of his career playing behind Denver Broncos legend Von Miller. He then signed a one-year deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and showed the world what players out of CSU are truly capable of.

That season is the reason Barrett went on to sign a four-year deal worth $72 million with the Buccaneers in 2021.

Barrett led the entire NFL in sacks, getting to the quarterback 19.5 times. He beat out future Hall of Famers Chandler Jones and Cameron Jordan to do it.

The Rams have a track record of producing top-tier defensive talent throughout the history of the NFL, something CU hasn’t been able to replicate. One of the other players CSU produced was Al “Bubba” Baker.

Baker won NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year in 1978. One other thing Baker did that season was post 23 sacks, which remains an NFL record today. Unfortunately, sacks didn’t become an official

statistic recorded by the NFL until 1982, just four years later.

Despite the circumstances, a CU defensive player still can’t touch the kind of production that would lead Baker to the Defensive Rookie of the Year and the unofficial record holder for single sacks in a season.

So while CSU often loses to CU, Ram fans can hang their hats on the fact that when watching football at

the professional level, at least up to this point, the Rams have produced better NFL talent.

While the introduction of Deion Sanders as head coach of the Buffs may make it difficult to keep that title in the Rams’ field, for now, that trophy belongs in Canvas Stadium. Reach Damon Cook at sports @collegian.com.

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Throw down at showdown: A preview of what to expect

respect,” Norvell said. “I’m really excited for our football team. I’m really excited for our program, and I’m really excited for our kids that they get this opportunity to play this game and that it’s a meaningful game.”

Norvell also said that he doesn’t have to tell the players how important this game is. They already know, and the reason they come to CSU is to be able to play in games like this.

instead play his own style of football. The defense

This might be the biggest test for the CSU defense all season. CU comes into this game with an offense that has scored 45 points against TCU and 36 points against Nebraska to start their season.

good athlete, and they spread out the field, and he’s done a good job. And so we’ve got to get him off-schedule, and we’ve got to get off the field on third down.”

By Damon Cook @dwcook2001

The 92nd edition of the Rocky Mountain Showdown is set for kickoff on what will probably be the most viewed meeting between Colorado State and Colorado in the history of the rivalry.

Part of the reason for that is both ESPN and Fox News bringing their pregame shows to Boulder, Colorado. Despite the bright lights, Colorado State University’s focus is on the game.

The offense

Head coach Jay Norvell announced a big change to the squad in his Monday press conference. Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi will be under center for the Rams come Saturday.

This change comes after Clay Millen was injured in the Washington State game, and Fowler-Nicolosi came in and threw for 210 yards and two touchdowns.

“Millen’s a tremendous player for us,” Norvell said. “He’s going to be an important player for us the rest of the season, but we just felt like it was an opportunity for Brayden to play.”

Later in his press conference, Norvell clarified that Millen was healthy enough to play if he needed to.

The change is likely based on the coaching staff feeling like FowlerNicolosi gives the Rams the best chance to go into hostile territory and win.

Doing that will be a tall task for the Rams. Caesar’s Sportsbook currently has CU favorited by 23 points.

“To quote Bradlee Van Pelt, this game is about our players earning

The biggest key to the game is putting up points. The Rams struggled to do that against Washington State.

“The reality is we’ve got to score on about half of our possessions, and we were about three possessions away from (doing that) last week,” Norvell said.

Watchlist: Brayden

Fowler-Nicolosi

“Brayden is a very talented quarterback,” wide receiver Tory Horton said. “Young guy, he has a great arm, (and) his capability to move the pocket around, it can be a help to the offense. We just want to support him, have his back throughout the game and just make sure he’s comfortable with us out there.”

Fowler-Nicolosi seemed comfortable, saying he has to go out there and not play hero ball but

For a team that gave up 50 to the Cougars, this is going to be far from a walk in the park for the Rams.

One of the biggest names on both sides of the ball come Saturday will be Travis Hunter. Hunter has played both wide receiver and cornerback for the Buffs, and he will be a true difference-maker come Saturday. There is a chance he will be used to cover Horton to try and mitigate his production.

“He’s a great player — at the end of the day, we all play football,” Horton said. “We all bleed, so he’s just another opponent to me. He’s a regular person to me. Of course, a ton of respect for the kid, and it’s going to be a good matchup with the secondary.”

The key to the game, Norvell said, is to get Shedeur Sanders out of rhythm. If Sanders is comfortable in the pocket and has time to go through his reads, this will likely be an ugly game for the Rams secondary.

“Al Davis used to say he’s got to get hit and he’s got to get hit early,” Norvell said. “But he’s (Sanders) a very

The Buffs have converted on 55% of their third downs so far this season. If the Rams can get below .50, then the Rams defense may have a chance to throw Sanders out of rhythm.

“I think he does a good job extending plays, … making explosive plays,” linebacker Chase Wilson said. “I think the challenge is just what it is every week — we’ve got to execute our game plan, have intense focus on doing our jobs and we’ll be just fine.”

Watchlist: Jack Howell

Howell took responsibility for a burner play that Washington State threw in the first game. He’ll be under fire the entire game, with CU often looking to go deep and get their receivers in space.

While everyone on the defense has to do their one-eleventh of the work, Howell has the opportunity to impact this game and truly give the Rams the opportunity to pull off the improbable.

“And I feel that we’re going to be underdog(s) every game at this point,” Horton said. “I love it though. I love being an underdog.”

Reach Damon Cook at sports @collegian.com.

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CSU vs. CU: A history of our extensive rivalry

game. All too quickly, lines can be blurred between light-hearted banter and violence. In the history of the Rocky Mountain Showdown, there have been many instances when things have gotten out of hand with no warning. The rivalry between the two schools goes much deeper than just football. One of the most well-known rumors is that CU fans poisoned the 1913-18 CSU school mascot, Peanuts the bulldog. This, among other things, such as CU referring to CSU as its “little brother” despite being established years later than CSU, only kindles the flames in the hearts of loyal fans on both sides who will defend their favorite team to the end.

The 1999 Rocky Mountain Showdown game turned into a riot as CSU beat No. 14 ranked CU, which caused many CU fans to grow agitated at their home team.

“The Rams had just won against the Buffs, and CU fans weren’t happy about the fact that we beat their ranked team,” said Daniel McAllister, a CSU student and historian. “So they began a bit of a riot, throwing cups (and) beer and attacking police and the Colorado sideline.”

notes that “the average total number of police incidents on campus on gamedays was 139.4 incidents.” This report was done on 33 of the biggest colleges across the nation but still is a caution to those who intend to attend the Rocky Mountain Showdown this coming Saturday.

This statistic should be kept in mind considering the Rocky Mountain Showdown’s relocation this year.

By Christian Arndt, Ayla Sanchez @csucollegian

The Rocky Mountain Showdown is returning this weekend for the first time since 2019, and with that comes a heightened sense of community among Colorado State University students, faculty and alumni. However, this also means reaching a boiling point in the rivalry

between CSU and University of Colorado Boulder students.

As the Rocky Mountain Showdown approaches, it is important for everyone to remember to stay safe while at the game. This 130-year-old football rivalry dates back to when Colorado State University was still Colorado Agricultural College and the University of Colorado Boulder’s nickname was the Colorado Silver and Gold, and the bad blood runs deep.

When it comes to football, rivalry can be a fun but dangerous

The appearance of either green and gold or black and gold on any opposing turf is bound to spark up some sharp verbal jabs and a gracious amount of heckling. As CSU fans know, anyone spotted in Buffalo gear can hardly make it two steps within Canvas Stadium without feeling the glares of thousands of students preparing to rain down heckling.

The Rocky Mountain Showdown is no stranger to housing high tensions, but prior years have sparked more rowdiness than others.

CSU fans also partook in the taunting, leading police to get more officers to the stadium to keep fans from storming the field, said Virginia Lopez, the Denver Police spokeswoman in 1999 in The Denver Post. It escalated to a point where the game has been referred to as “the tear gas game” as police began unleashing tear gas down on the crowd to get them to settle, which only caused more harm and injuries to those who were innocent bystanders.

Game day can be a time of celebration of a favorite team — the excitement is palpable and electric — but it can quickly become unruly.

Sports Illustrated’s 2017 study “College Football Gameday Safety”

Moving from Empower Field at Mile High to CU Boulder’s own Folsom Field may mean some pushback from the Buffs, but continue representing the green and gold and show our team love. With the tensions brewing between both CU and CSU as we near Saturday, to those who plan to go to the game, keep safety in mind while cheering on the Rams.

“I have seen many Rocky Mountain Showdowns in Denver and in Boulder,” McAllister said. “The game brings out energy and passion from both fan bases, and that energy definitely brings out some bad and ugly moments, but that’s the spirit of rivalry.”

Reach Christian Arndt and Ayla Sanchez at life@collegian.com.

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Battle of the Bars: Old Town Square vs. Pearl Street

By Jack Fillweber @csucollegian

Across the Front Range, all eyes are turning to the Rocky Mountain Showdown, a long rivalry between Fort Collins’ Colorado State University and the University of Colorado Boulder. This football rivalry goes deeper than just sports, and many make comparisons between the two towns at large.

One of the most notable aspects of a college town is the quality of its nightlife. When interviewing bargoers from both cities, the bar cultures seem to be very comparable.

In Boulder, many of the bars are located on Pearl Street. This road runs east to west in the central area of Boulder, and there is no through traffic, making Pearl Street a spacious walkway for Boulderites.

Pearl Street has plenty of cute restaurants and a wide range of stores and is a family-friendly spot during the day. CU sophomore Eli Swerland said the bar scene comes alive around 11 p.m.,

and there is always a crowd. He recommended Thursday through Saturday as the best nights to go out.

In Boulder, there are three main bars within walking distance of each other: The Attic Bar and Bistro, Sundown Saloon and Rosetta Hall. CU senior Jack Stein said this is the route he was taught and seems to be a common path for CU students.

“The route is usually Rosetta, Attic, Downer,” Stein said. “I couldn’t tell you; I just go with the flow, and that’s the flow I was put on. College night at Rio — it’s always a great deal, … $6 margaritas on Thursdays.”

When arriving on Pearl Street, the Sundown Saloon is just off the main strip. The Sundown Saloon has a country bar feel with a stairway to a basement. The Sundown Saloon has game space with plenty of pool tables to go around.

Swerland said the Attic has a more club-like theme, with cheap beer and good times.

In comparison, Rosetta Hall is an elegant daytime dining establishment that transforms

into an upscale rooftop bar at night with spiffy beverages.

“The most notable difference between the two towns is their focus on recreational activities. Pearl Street attracts those who want to play games like pool, whereas Old Town Square doesn’t have quite as many games, but it offers loud music and dancing that fills the square.”

In Fort Collins, the college bar scene can be found in Old Town Square. Old Town Square is situated between Walnut Street,

North College Avenue and East Mountain Avenue, making it an immersive square with bars and stores on all sides.

A few popular bars in the Old Town Square are Bondi Beach Bar and Grill, The Yeti Bar & Grill, The Rec Room and Lucky Joe’s Sidewalk Saloon. Most of the bars have a club-like feel, with loud music and dancing. Lucky Joe’s and the Yeti are the exceptions, as Lucky Joe’s is an Irish bar, and the Yeti has a sports bar feel.

General Manager of the Yeti

Tiki Dave said that normally Thursday through Saturday nights are the best nights to go out, and Saturdays and Sundays are the best times during football season. Dave also said the best drink to get while passing through the square is the root beer barrel bomb — only found at the Yeti.

CSU senior Mia Ritter said her favorite drink can be found at Lucky Joe’s.

“Chicks dig it from Lucky’s — … it’s grenadine vodka,” Ritter said. “It tastes like a strawberry lemonade, and it has a cherry gummy worm, a lime

and a lemon. It’s super fancy, super good.”

Both Pearl Street and Old Town Square have great options for going out and having a great time. The general consensus from both towns is that the bar action doesn’t start until later in the evening — 10:30-11:00 p.m. seems to be the sweet spot for hitting the town.

The most notable difference between the two towns is their focus on recreational activities. Pearl Street attracts those who want to play games like pool, whereas Old Town Square doesn’t have quite as many games, but it offers loud music and dancing that fills the square.

Both towns offer a unique bar experience with ups and downs, but at the end of the day, the better bar scene comes down to how you want to spend your night.

Students enjoy their respective towns and take pride in their community, and the bar scene offers a fun opportunity to live out the college experience.

Reach Jack Fillweber at life @collegian.com.

The Bohemian Biergarten in Boulder, Colorado Sept. 4.

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CSU alumnus, owner of Krazy Karl’s bleeds green, gold

By Ivy Secrest @ivysecrest

The return of the Rocky Mountain Showdown may be the reigniting of an old tradition for many Colorado State University fans, but for newcomers, it can be hard to understand what this game is and why it matters.

Krazy Karl’s Pizza is prepared to carry on the spirit of the game. Owner Nate Haas and his family have been lifelong fans, and while they support CSU in every way they can, the Rocky Mountain Showdown is the game they always want to win most.

“To me and a lot of CSU fans, it’s our No. 1 game of the year,” Nate Haas said. “I think Wyoming is a good rival, but to me, I want to beat Boulder more than any other team. And it’s been that way for a long time.”

Nate Haas grew up a Ram, meeting his wife Claudia Haas at CSU. They both graduated in December 2005 and haven’t stopped being Rams fans for a moment since.

“Since the late ‘70s, we’ve been going to games and following the CSU athletic department and promoting it every way we can individually,” Nate Haas said. “Once we opened the business, it became easier to be able to do larger amounts of promotion for the school.”

Krazy Karl’s is the official watch party sponsor for the Rocky Mountain Showdown as well as the other away games this season. They’ve been giving back to CSU as soon as they were able to, and the better the year, the more they are able to give back to a community they love.

Though new students may be at a loss for what this game means to longtime fans, it wasn’t too long ago that the whole Front Range would get riled up about the prospect of winning.

“The buzz on campus was not if you were going, it was how you were getting down there,” said Kaitlin Forte, manager of business partnerships for the CSU Alumni Association.

“Everyone really rallies around this game, and it’s our in-state rivalry.”

Forte graduated from CSU in 2015 and began working for the Iris & Michael Smith Alumni Center in 2021. Being from Tucson, Arizona, she didn’t grow up around the Rams, but she’s become a fan since.

“It was always really fun to engage in the rivalry and to be able to kind of share all of that with other students and alums,” Forte said. “I mean, everyone flocks to those games. So it was a really fun experience as a student and definitely, like, some of my greatest memories.”

Nate Haas gets to engage with all of these students

every year, bringing in that young Ram energy and pulling in would-be fans from all over. He loves having full restaurants, especially when he gets to meet people from out of town who could be new Rams fans.

“We want them to care,” Nate Haas said. “I have friends that are from all different areas of the country, and they want to jump in and be CSU fans, but they want to see it first. They want to see their first game being a success. And so we’re really hoping that comes on Saturday.”

From a business standpoint, a win makes all the difference. People come out more, and the more people come out, the more Nate Haas and his team can do to support CSU. Their beat-the-clock specials and pizza provided in events like football games and even summer camps are motivated by a love for CSU and fond memories of CSU football.

“It might be dramatic to call them a pillar of Fort Collins, but they are just so well known in this town,” Forte said. “They’ve been working closely with CSU Athletics in particular for a while. And so when we were trying to evaluate where our alumni would want to watch the game, Krazy Karl’s was truly first on our list.”

Reach Ivy Secrest at life @collegian.com.

Nate Haas, owner of Krazy Karl’s Pizza and Colorado State University graduate, poses for a portrait at the Krazy Karl’s location off of Timberline Road Sept. 12.

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ACADEMICS

How CSU, CU compare in scientific programs

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By Allie Seibel @allie_seibel_

Colorado State University and the University of Colorado Boulder are both very strong science schools; they each have the reputation and credibility of bolstering strong degree options for students in science, technology, engineering and math, and both lean more toward being STEM schools as opposed to liberal arts schools.

Despite their shared focus on scientific programs and degrees, there are many differences in their approach to academics, national rankings and offerings for students.

Walter Scott Jr. College of Engineering vs. College of Engineering & Applied Science

CSU’s Walter Scott Jr. College of Engineering features seven departments, each with their own majors. Walter Scott’s unique programs that differ from CU include a dual degree in biomedical engineering and either chemical and biomedical engineering, electrical engineering or mechanical engineering, which can take up to five years to complete.

Walter Scott Jr. College of Engineering’s research is focused primarily on aerospace, with $128 million in research contracted between CSU and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

CSU also boasts a program to attract in-state students called the Walter Scott Jr. Undergraduate Scholarships program, wherein top undergraduate students from Colorado receive a scholarship that covers full tuition and housing, provided the student lives on campus, worth up to $22,000 a year.

According to the U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking of undergraduate and graduate academic programs, CU’s College of Engineering and Applied Science is one of the best in the country, ranking at No. 19 nationwide in engineering for undergraduate and graduate schools. CSU, on the other hand, comes in at No. 55.

CU’s engineering program is highlighted by 15 unique majors, including integrated design engineering, creative technology and design and architectural engineering.

According to CU’s website, the college has increased research funding by 74% in the last five years and is working on advancing research in the areas of hypersonic vehicles, resilient and sustainable infrastructure and multifunctional materials.

Warner College of Natural Resources vs. the department of natural sciences

One of the most unique CSU colleges is the Warner College of Natural Resources. Housing 10 undergraduate majors, Warner College is comprised of five departments. Warner has partnerships to participate in research with 13 centers and institutes, including the Colorado Forest Restoration Institute, the Colorado Natural Heritage Program and the Western Forest Fire Research Center. All of these organizations are statewide institutes run by CSU and therefore go beyond an academic program.

Warner’s major in natural resource tourism focuses on partnerships between students and vacation institutes in Colorado, including ski resorts, state parks and outfitter and guide businesses.

CU’s natural sciences department is part of their College of Arts and Sciences and is composed of 11 majors, including psychology, which is housed under the College of Natural Sciences at CSU.

CU is the No. 1 public university for funding from NASA, and their astronomy major combines astrophysics and planetary science. Also unique to CU is their major in atmospheric and oceanic sciences, which they also offer as a minor, a master’s program and a Ph.D. program.

The concentration focuses on partnerships with more than 15 federal research labs, including NOAA.

The land-grant difference

Colorado State University was founded as a land-grant institution. According to CSU’s land-grant mission website, “We believe in the transformational power of education to prepare the next generation of scientists, artists, educators, entrepreneurs and more. As an R1 institution, CSU ranks among the top

research universities in the country. Faculty and students engage in purpose-driven research to address some of our world’s most complex and perplexing challenges. CSU scholarship, discovery and innovation improve the quality of life for people in Colorado, across the nation and around the world.”

What this means for science is that CSU’s research endeavors are directly focused on benefitting people in Colorado and across the nation. CSU receives over $400 million annually for research endeavors.

CU, while not being a land-grant institution, still receives more in research funding, sitting at over $657 million in 2022; however, that figure was for both research and creative endeavors.

In 2022, CSU saw new records in research spending, with $457 million on research endeavors. Meanwhile, CU’s research trends continue to increase year by year, with $582.8 million in expenditures in 2022.

University partnerships

Despite having unique academic programs and a school-wide rivalry, CSU and CU have partnered on a substantial chunk of research in the past. According to a report published by CU, the two universities have co-contributed on more than 1,900 articles.

The two schools are both committed to sustainability and research to further advance the scientific knowledge of Colorado, and both offer students educational opportunities to give back to the community through science.

While CSU and CU have collaborated on research subjects encompassing air, water and general sustainability, the most profitable endeavors include CU’s collaboration on a $1.5 million grant to study the reduction of methane emissions in natural gas; a $2 million grant for Virridy for Africa and United States Freshwater Carbon Projects, focused on carbon cleanup efforts; and a joint Mount Everest base camp trek to spread the word about climate change and its effect on wildlife.

Despite the fierce rivalry on the field, CSU and CU’s academic science programs come with individual talents and successes while always fostering an environment of collaboration and respect.

Reach Allie Seibel at science@collegian.com.

CSU, CU tackle opioid crisis; Colorado continues solutions

led to money from pharmaceutical companies’ payouts being used in Colorado to fund substance abuse programs statewide.

Attorney General Phil Weiser announced the third round of this funding to be a part of an estimated $458 million that Colorado intends to distribute to regional “opioid abatement” councils over 18 years.

and local entities have taken action. CU Boulder has worked to provide students with prevention, intervention and recovery resources.

By Ivy Secrest @ivysecrest

Divided by mascots but united in state pride, Colorado State University and the University of Colorado Boulder have one common interest: the well-being of their cities.

In Colorado, the opioid crisis has claimed hundreds of lives, whether from suicide or accidental overdose. It is an issue that has infiltrated Colorado communities.

Prevention has been a major focus in several counties. The capabilities to administer naloxone and provide addiction resources have been at the front of the conversation. It has

There were a recorded 47 opioid overdoses in Larimer County and 39 in Boulder County in 2022. In Larimer County, 26 of those deaths were people from ages 15-34; in Boulder County, 14 of those deaths were in the same age range.

“If any kid is offered a Xanax, it is exceedingly likely that what they are being given is fentanyl with an amount that can kill,” Weiser said in Montrose, Colorado, at the annual Colorado Opioid Abatement Conference in August. “We are living at a time that is more dangerous for kids than may have ever existed, certainly more than we were growing up.”

Being well aware of these concerns and the risk people are at in this state, many government

“While CU Boulder has seen few incidents related to fentanyl, we understand that overdose incidents have had significant impacts to those involved on and off campus,” their Health & Wellness Services website reads. “Health Promotion has worked over the past several years to increase access to naloxone, a life-saving drug that can reverse opioid overdoses.”

“Recent changes to legislation and over-the-counter designations have provided our campus with an opportunity to increase distribution on campus and in the community,” the website continues. “Health Promotion has also helped promote the use of fentanyl test strips, which can detect fentanyl in a variety of substances, including counterfeit prescriptions.”

CSU offers similar resources, such as medication-assisted treatment through the CSU Health Network and informative articles on fentanyl.

“There’s a big push to get more Narcan available,” Larimer County

Coroner Stephen Hanks said. “Really centering the message on getting Narcan out there, getting it accessible and educating people on the benefits of having Narcan readily accessible in the public places and buildings and schools.”

Fentanyl is beginning to be sought out, Hanks said. Many of the overdose cases Hanks encounters have shifted from being heroin, prescription oxycodone or prescription opioids to fentanyl.

“Now people are looking for fentanyl,” Hanks said. “So when you have the fentanyl test strips, … it doesn’t really do a lot of good when people are seeking out fentanyl.”

These tests don’t quantify the strength of the drug — only its presence, and with it becoming more sought out, those tests no longer have those preventative results they once did. When communities lose people to overdose, they often have to interact with the county coroner, and when Hanks has spoken with families or roommates, the impact varies.

“When just talking with families, they kind of know that their their family member has had a long

history of abuse,” Hanks said. “Some families are closer than others, and some have already kind of moved on past that relationship and cut the person off because it’s just a toxic relationship. But other families are always there trying to help.”

In the wake of such a loss, it is not just the individual who is impacted. Families, roommates, friends — all have to come to terms with the shock of an overdose. While prevention and education are major focuses, Larimer County also assists families in the aftermath of loss.

For families who are struggling from the loss of a loved one to addiction or overdose, there’s a family advocate at the Office of the Larimer County Coroner, Hanks said. The role of this advocate is to follow up with these families and with roommates and anyone who is affected by the death.

“I want them to know that there’s help out there,” Hanks said. “There’s lots of really good services in the county and Fort Collins as well.”

Reach Ivy Secrest at  science@collegian.com.

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CSU mascot uniform destroyed; CU student suspected

investigate the situation. They found that multiple CAM the Ram mascot uniforms had been destroyed, making them absolutely unwearable for the Rocky Mountain Showdown on Saturday.

Now, I know what you must be thinking: “How did such an obvious suspect get away with the crime?”

Well, it turns out that the chanting of “Sko Buffs!” was so powerful that it sent those in charge of protecting the mascot’s uniforms into hiding.

to ensure the building would only be staffed with the two most anxious guards at the exact moment they planned their attack.

While there are no official descriptions of what the vandal looks like — because the only two witnesses are in hiding indefinitely — there are some students who said they heard the chant “Sko Buffs!” echoing across campus.

havoc on CSU’s campus in the middle of the day? CSUPD announced that the vandal, once found, will be forced to live in the barn where CAM lives. The vandal will be stuck in the barn over the weekend so they have absolutely no way to watch or even hear about the game.

By Dominique Lopez @caffeinateddee6

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.

This Colorado State University and University of Colorado Boulder rivalry is seriously starting to get out of hand. Just last night while I was scrolling through the news, I learned of a case being made against a person in CAM the Ram’s office chanting, “Sko Buffs!”

After the peculiar noise was heard down the hall, the administration next to CAM’s office began to

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

A coworker of the mascot uniform protector said it was the trauma they developed from the Rocky Mountain Showdown that sent them running. Turns out these two were in the middle of the attacks at the last game that was hosted at the Empower Field at Mile High.

Surely there had to be others nearby when the obvious perpetrator infiltrated the offices; however, the CSU Police Department said the person chose to enter at the exact time that no one would be in the offices.

They seem to have hacked into the shared calendar and scheduled a mandatory lunch at Half Fast Subs

“The Plaza was so busy at the time, but I swore I heard a faint ‘Sko Buffs! Sko Buffs!’ in the background on my walk to get lunch at the Lory Student Center,” first-year student George Jenkins said. “I just thought it was students ramping up for the Rocky Mountain Showdown. I didn’t think anyone would murder CAM.”

At first glance, it seemed to be an isolated attack to ensure there wouldn’t be a CAM the Ram mascot representing the CSU student section at the game. However, CAM just announced on his Instagram account that he still plans to make an appearance at the game — no matter what it takes.

But the question still stands: Who is the “Sko Buffs” student wreaking

Students of CU: I dare you to come to campus and attempt to find your buddy who destroyed CAM’s mascot uniform. Because if you come to campus, that means no game-watching or partying for you.

We are still looking for the suspect, so basically any CU student who comes to campus before the game will be forced to live out in the cold until all game festivities have ended. So enjoy the Rocky Mountain Showdown at your home field, and don’t even think twice about what happened to your friend.

P.S. Keep an eye out for anyone chanting “Sko Buffs!” in Fort Collins this week — it may be our only hope at finding a suspect.

Reach Dominique Lopez at letters @collegian.com.

Celebrate, enjoy the history of Rams while respecting rivalries

By Allie Seibel @allie_seibel_

When we set out to create this Colorado State University versus University of Colorado Boulder special edition, we wanted to look at the whole picture.

Geographically, CSU and CU are about 44 miles apart, but as schools, we could not be more different. CSU has an agricultural background, while CU has a more traditional academic background. Despite this, CSU is six years older than CU, which was founded in 1876.

Somewhere along the way the last 147 years, a fierce and bitter rivalry was born between the two neighboring institutions. It seems almost impossible to walk through campus in the winter months without seeing “F CU” signs drawn on snowy cars or plastered on windows. I’ve always found this strange; I know school rivalries are part of the experience of attending college, but I think most students, like myself, considered CU as a college option as well.

I’m a journalist, so of course, I’m inclined to ask the “why” question.

Why do we hate an institution that is a stone’s throw away from us? Why do students who could have ended up attending that university find it so easy to hate it? And why, at the end of the day, do rivalries fuel us so much?

You can examine the small moments across the decades: the 1999 tear-gassing at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, the poisoning of CSU’s first mascot, Peanuts, in 1918 or even the morbidly coincidental death of CAM before the Rocky Mountain Showdown in 2015. It all cumulates in a lot of hate and coincidences that have bubbled into the rivalry we have today.

As this series shifts to being played on home turfs instead of neutral common ground in Denver, I hope each and every fan in attendance gets to witness a special tradition, one that defines the collegiate experience. I also hope each and every fan stays safe and remembers boundaries. As a newspaper, I certainly hope we do not have to report on the actions of any CSU fan after the game.

While CSU and CU might be different — the veterinary school

versus the law school, the cultural and political differences between Fort Collins and Boulder and even the administration at the helm of these football teams — we are all from the same beautiful state of Colorado. We are all similar ages and have alike goals and desires. We have more in common than might appear on game day.

For your reading enjoyment this week, we’ve curated content that examines the rivalry and the differences between these two schools across every element of our cultures: athletic, academic, scientific, economic and artistic. For being so close geographically, the differences are sometimes staggering.

It might seem like this is just a football game, but it is also a deep reflection of the difference 44 miles can draw. While this year’s rivalry football game will be featured on ESPN’s College GameDay and filled with passionate fans, it’s both an homage to tradition and a way of looking toward the future.

The Rocky Mountain Showdown has been dormant for four years. However, with social media, the lack of transparency around student

tickets and the presence of CU’s new football coach, Deion Sanders, the stage is set to be bigger and more dramatic than ever before. As we head into this exciting weekend, remember that being a Ram and a Ram fan means showing respect and kindness to the other side. It is a special feeling to cheer on your university, but make sure it doesn’t come at the expense of your or someone else’s safety.

We all should feel incredibly lucky to attend a university with such a storied history and a fiery

rivalry. We at The Collegian are looking forward to bringing you a week filled with differences, similarities and comparisons between us and our fiercest rival. We hope you enjoy reading it as much as we enjoyed learning about it.

As always, go Rams! Enjoy this week filled with traditions, and remember to be kind.

Allie Seibel Editor in chief

@collegian.com.

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By Jenn Dawson @jennfriend_y

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.

Let me start by saying that Colorado State University is an important part of my home. There’s a lot to love about this school and the people in it. But every institution will have its shortcomings, and I’ve noticed that some of CSU’s biggest flaws are issues that the University of Colorado Boulder is addressing really well. Maybe CSU has something to learn from our rival.

1. Teacher pay

The average U.S. professor’s salary in 2022-23 was right under $150,000, according to BestColleges.com.

According to a CSU Economics Peer Faculty Salary

Comparison from 2018, CU paid professors around $176,000, and CSU paid just over $122,000. Associate professors are paid less all around: CU paid them around $140,000, and CSU paid near $97,000. Assistant professors are compensated the least: CU paid them just over $116,000, and CSU paid around $89,000. How is CSU getting away with paying so little compared to our peer institutions? And do they really need to increase tuition again to pay our instructors more fairly?

2. Access for lowincome students

CU students with the greatest financial need are starting to get meaningful

HEAD TO HEAD

Is CSU or CU better?

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There have been so many debates about which school is better, especially now as the Rocky Mountain Showdown is rounding the corner. But which school is truly the winner: Colorado State University or the University of Colorado Boulder? Collegian reporters Dominique Lopez and Jenn Dawson created a list of their opinions on which school is really better.

assistance with tuition and fees. Their CU Promise program is not perfect yet, but it’s growing fast.

“We want to ensure that all first-generation, Pell-eligible students from the state of Colorado can attain a CU Boulder engineering education — and do it debt-free,” said Keith Molenaar, dean of the College of Engineering and Applied Science, in CU Boulder Today last April.

CU Promise is a grant program that has covered tuition and fees for many students. The program is decently limited, but it is still making a difference that some CU students need in order to graduate.

CSU has some tuition assistance grants that might cover a majority of tuition costs, but they’re far from committing to support every eligible student who wants a degree.

3. Student fees for graduate workers

While CSU graduate students are still fighting for commonsense worker pay, CU graduate student workers no longer pay fees.

“Grad workers at Colorado State University pay higher fees and receive a lower minimum stipend than at other peer institutions,” the Graduate Workers Organizing Cooperative’s website reads. “We are organizing to change this!”

The GWOC has been dismissed and allegedly targeted by administration for two years, while students have been forced to leave the city or drop out because of high costs of living, according to the

#CSUFeeStories grad students have shared with GWOC on social media.

4. Student life and social scene

CSU students are quick to claim their school has a better social scene and more effective student involvement. However, Katherine Browning, a history major at CU Boulder, has experienced both schools and noticed important differences in how students are integrated into social life.

“I transferred from CSU after freshman year, and I immediately had more social success than I ever did in Fort Collins,” Browning said. “I think CU puts more effort into clubs, sports, Greek life, etc., (and) that helps people make friends. At CSU, I remember wanting to be involved. I only went to a club meeting I heard about through my classes, and that was fun, but it wasn’t very organized. I wanted friends. I wanted to experience college — I felt like I was really missing out.”

“At CU, you’ll go into really any of the buildings, and there’s a huge bulletin board with all these club meetings, and all the emails are on top,” Browning said. “We have movie nights, and the involvement team does seminars and stuff like that. It’s just like a lot of stuff going on all the time. So within, like, the first month of me being there, I was involved.”

I believe CSU is capable of outshining CU in every way, especially where student and instructor well-being are concerned. But will they?

Reach Jenn Dawson at letters @collegian.com.

By Dominique Lopez @caffeinateddee6

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.

If you are attending Colorado State University, then you may already know about the large number of opportunities available to you here on campus. But even if you aren’t fully aware, it’s always great to get a good idea of what opportunities are on campus for you, especially when it comes to looking into CSU versus the University of Colorado Boulder during our special edition this week.

1. Liberal arts majors get a chance to practice their craft

When choosing to come to CSU, you are most likely choosing to come because you either have a specific interest in the sciences or because you have an interest in liberal arts. CSU provides opportunities for students who are super interested in the liberal arts majors to actually get their writing published and to explore the liberal arts world a bit more while on campus. That can mean joining the Rocky Mountain Student Media Company and learning about journalistic standards a bit more or even taking the time to attend the Creative Writing Reading Series offered every year. Students who are liberal arts

majors get the opportunity to frequently be in places where they can learn about what a future in their chosen field could look like.

2. There are so many opportunities for plant lovers

Whether you are a person who just enjoys looking at plants or you have a passion for horticulture, CSU has a place for you to embrace it all, with the Annual Flower Trial Garden located just outside Old Town in Fort Collins. The plant community at CSU is thriving yearly, and as a horticulture major, you could be showcased as a contributor in the next flower showcase. Or even if you aren’t a horticulture major but you still enjoy plants, the CSU flower gardens create a nice location for you to be able to study, relax and explore.

3. Horsetooth Reservoir is just a short ride away from campus

If you are in need of some space far from campus to study, explore or even swim around, Horsetooth Reservoir is always a nice location for students to go explore a new environment and meet other people in their community. Boulder and Fort Collins are both very active communities; however, by attending CSU, you get the chance to do more than just be active at Horsetooth; you could even just sit and read a good book while looking at the beautiful view.

4. Students can attend any home game for free

If you are a major sports enthusiast, don’t worry — CSU also has this opportunity for you. CSU students get the chance to attend any home game free of charge, and you get to watch from the very exciting student section. If there is one thing that is true for all student bodies, it is that their school pride runs deep. But more importantly, CSU is a place where all students get to bleed green and gold with other students without having to break the bank just to be a part of their own student section. Plus, it provides every student with the opportunity to go at least once.

5. Colorado State University is cheaper to attend than CU Boulder

When looking at the tuition rates for each school, the rate at CSU is significantly cheaper than CU’s. So if you are looking for a place to get your degree without having to take out a large sum of money in loans, then maybe consider attending CSU instead. The average school-related costs are significantly cheaper, and housing is also something that can be cheaper for students in Fort Collins who live off campus without having to commute a half hour or more to live somewhere affordable.

Reach Dominique Lopez at letters@collegian.com.

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WHOSE TURF?

Showdown says goodbye to 2 decades of Mile High

With rivalries that run old and deep, traditions are expected, including where an iconic game like the Rocky Mountain Showdown will be played.

For two decades, Colorado State University and the University of Colorado Boulder played this game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, the NFL stadium serving as a neutral ground for the Rams and the Buffs. The last time both teams played in Denver was Aug. 30, 2019, when the Buffs solidified a five-win streak, beating the Rams 52-31.

However, after a four-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic and scheduling difficulties, this Rocky Mountain Showdown will be played at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado, this year. This arrangement will be a return to the original agreement before both teams started playing each other at Mile High in 1998.

With the new field location change as well as ticket sales and the power of a significant rivalry, the energy leading up to this event has been palpable.

Marketing for CSU Athletics

Patryk Tousignant said this would be a positive change, allowing for a more exciting experience for fans.

“It’s something that creates electricity in the environment of college football,” Tousignant said.

“Some kids can’t go to the Rocky Mountain Showdown because (it’s in) Boulder, or some people can’t go to Denver and do that. With it going from place to place, you’re able to have students who don’t usually get that experience to be there.”

With the new agreement, CSU will be playing CU on and off for the next 18 years with a switch-off between which stadium will host.

On Sept. 14, 2024, the Rams will play the Buffs at Canvas Stadium. So for those who were not able to buy tickets to this year’s game, there will still be a chance next year.

There are other benefits to the site-to-site movement agreement the two schools have settled on.

One is ESPN’s very own College GameDay, a college football preshow that travels to different campuses every week of the season

Saturday for the showdown.

“Imagine if College GameDay came here to Fort Collins and CSU to show off the city and to show off the school,” Tousignant said. “I think it’s going to elevate the status of not just CSU and CU but this rivalry as a whole.”

This new transition will be the norm for the next eight Rocky Mountain Showdowns until Sept. 11, 2038, when the Rams and Buffs are set to play at Canvas Stadium. The hope for the new site-to-site method will be that the energy will continue to build and that it will allow fans to see their favorite teams in their hometowns.

“It’s been a spectacular thing,” Tousignant said. “It’s been memorable because no matter how good one team is or how many expectations you have, it’s still a good game because anything is possible, and that is really what makes college football what it is.”

Reach Ayla Sanchez at news @collegian.com.

“I think it’s going to elevate the status of not just CSU and CU but this rivalry as a whole.”

PATRYK TOUSIGNANT CSU ATHLETICS ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND MARKETING

Empower Field at Mile High in Denver Sept. 4

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CSU students unable to secure showdown tickets

the game even more competitive, and it gives everyone a common goal throughout the duration of the game. Sporting events unify large and random groups of people, and it truly is amazing to look through the crowd and know that we’re all rooting for the same team and are sharing the experience together.”

fans. CSU can only give our students discounted or complimentary tickets for games in which the Rams are the home team.”

Mountain Showdown during my senior year, and even though I won’t be at the game physically, just knowing it’s back has brought me so much joy.”

By Allie Seibel @allie_seibel_

Many Colorado State University students experienced disappointment when they found out student tickets were not provided for free for the Rocky Mountain Showdown football game in Boulder, Colorado.

Traditionally played at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, the Rocky Mountain Showdown is shifting to a home game schedule, meaning that CSU and the University of Colorado Boulder will alternate playing games at Canvas Stadium and Folsom Field. Next year, CSU will host CU at Canvas Stadium.

“Last year, we did not play against Boulder, and I was really wanting to see that this year,” said Ian Carter, a CSU student who was planning to

attend the game but changed plans due to the cost of tickets. “I thought there would be a bigger discount on the tickets for students to make them accessible to everybody because I don’t know a single person who can afford the ticket price there is.”

Carter said he was very disappointed because he has never been to Boulder and would have enjoyed the opportunity to watch the rivalry.

“It’s important for students to attend football games and any sporting event because the audience plays such a huge role in the quality of the game,” Director of Traditions and Programs for the Associated Students of Colorado State University Meron Siyoum said. “Being on the court or field while having hundreds of students cheer you on just makes

Because the opportunity to secure student tickets for reduced or no cost was never provided, students interested in attending the showdown will have to purchase tickets from CU’s website or resellers like Ticketmaster and StubHub. Tickets on Ticketmaster start at $171 plus fees. Tickets directly through CU’s Athletics website were sold out.

“I was very shocked and very disappointed (at the lack of student tickets),” Carter said. “I would have gone if it was $60-70 cheaper than what it is, but even that is expensive.”

CSU offers free student tickets for all home games and events; however, the number of tickets allocated to the opposing team is decided by the home school.

“In collegiate athletics, the hosting team determines the ticket prices,” said Nik Olsen, director of integrative communications at CSU. “This game is an away football game for CSU, so CU set the ticket prices and allots a certain number to CSU, which we can then assist with selling to our

While this news came as a shock to CSU students hoping to attend the contentious rivalry game or tailgate in Boulder, CU students are used to having to pay to attend their campus events. A CU Student Sports Pass costs $150 per year and allows students to claim tickets to home football games and men’s basketball games. Tickets to the Rocky Mountain Showdown were claimed out.

The presence of CU’s football coach, Deion Sanders, has contributed to the rise in prices and difficulty in securing tickets. The game will be broadcast on ESPN’s College GameDay and Fox’s Big Noon Kickoff shows, and Sanders is drawing record ticket revenue to CU for the game. CU’s last home game against the University of Nebraska-Lincoln contributed an economic impact of $17 million for the city.

“My position has made me become so involved in traditions and athletics this year, it’s made me really want to attend the big game, but after seeing the prices, I will not be able to attend,” Siyoum said. “My backup plan is to either go to Boulder for all of the festivities before the game, or I will be joining a watch party somewhere here in Fort Collins. I’m so glad I get to witness the return of the Rocky

In lieu of tickets to the game in Boulder, some Fort Collins restaurants are offering watch parties. Krazy Karl’s Pizza is hosting an alumni watch party presented by the CSU Alumni Association, the Africans United and Black Student Allegiance will be hosting a watch party in their office Saturday and ASCSU is bringing back an event called Grill the Buffs — featuring free bison burgers, an appearance by CAM the Ram, speeches by Emily Kohan and the volleyball team and performances by the marching band and cheer team. Grill the Buffs will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday on the Lory Student Center West Lawn.

CSU is hosting a free-admission watch party at Canvas Stadium. They stressed that sportsmanlike conduct will be expected of all attendees.

Instead of attending the game in person, Carter is now planning to watch at a friend’s apartment, despite disappointment.

“In the future, I hope they make it an option for students to get either a free or a cheap ticket,” Carter said. “A lot of people cannot afford that price at all.”

Reach Allie Seibel at news @collegian.com.

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How CSU, CU students compare when it comes to fashion

By Katherine Borsting @katbor2025

Although the University of Colorado Boulder and Colorado State University are only a mere 44 miles apart, the differences between the two schools stand out in many aspects.

Fashion trends and shopping habits of students at CU and CSU are quite different due to the availability of stores and contrasting college cultures that separate the cities of Fort Collins and Boulder.

Alessandra Donat, an apparel and merchandising student at CSU, has noticed a lot of trends pop up this year at CSU.

“I’ve been seeing a lot of jean shorts for women and flat-bill hats on men around campus,” Donat said.

Donat also noted how the difference between CSU and CU clothing trends arises in the reasoning behind fashion itself.

“I do feel as though people at CU dress to impress, while at CSU there is more dressing to express yourself,” Donat said.

One factor that comes into play is the availability of certain stores between the two campuses. CU Boulder is located near Pearl Street, where the stores consist of more

exclusive designer brands. They have bigger name brands such as Urban Outfitters, Billabong and Free People.

At CSU, the central shopping location is in Old Town on North College Avenue, home to many locally owned, independent storefronts.

Charley Snyder, a junior at CU, has noticed students’ backgrounds and hometowns also play a big role in the way they decide to dress themselves around the Boulder campus.

“A number of students at CU are from Southern California like myself, so I think the style that trends (in Southern California) also carries over to Boulder,” Snyder said. “Every time I’ve visited CSU, I’ve seen a lot more Western style — such as boots and hats — that really is not prominent on the CU campus.”

The far north location of Fort Collins is likely to play a role in trend differences, as the areas surrounding Fort Collins are more rural in comparison to those of Boulder, which is much closer to Denver and other more populated cities.

One similarity Snyder noticed between the two campuses is a high interest in thrift shops.

“All of my friends that go to CSU love to thrift, and that’s a

huge trend at CU as well,” Snyder said. “I think just generationally as a trend thrifting is huge, but also in Colorado, it’s just very accessible.”

It is important to note that socioeconomic factors play a role when comparing the shopping and fashion trends between the two schools.

According to The New York Times, CU Boulder has a higher average family income than students’ families at CSU. Moreover, CU’s yearly out-of-state base tuition stands at about $10,000 more than CSU’s.

Addison Smutny, a junior at CSU, shared her thoughts regarding the impact of family income on fashion.

“I think people at CSU just don’t pay attention to name brands

when it comes to clothes,” Smutny said. “But in Boulder, I’ve seen girls in much nicer, higher-end stuff than anything I’ve seen at CSU. I’m sure it has to do with income.”

Fashion is a huge part of selfexpression and can be heavily affected by the surroundings and influences of others. Although

CU and CSU share a state, the cultures and the environment of each school are very different. As a result, the clothing trends and fashion choices of students vary between the college towns.

Reach Katherine Borsting at entertainment@collegian.com.

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CSU vs. CU: Comparing arts, theater at rival universities

“CSU Theatre has more than prepared me to enter the professional world,” said Matthew Berman, a theater major and film minor at CSU. “As an actor, I feel like I’ve been given the toolset I need to be prepared and present in any theatrical setting and really any setting involving communication with others in a collaborative way.”

Colorado Boulder’s shows found on their website.

CU Boulder’s theater and dance department has a 126-year-long history of supporting students’ artistic excellence through collaborative and creative processes as the core of education, according to their website.

Director of Graduate Studies in Theatre & Performance Studies

Beth Osnes elaborated on how she teaches theater to prepare her students for the community.

By Sophia Masia @sophie_masia

With the Rocky Mountain Showdown just around the corner, all eyes are on the rival football teams, but the art department is another way to support your school of choice.

Colorado State University’s School of Music, Theatre and Dance “empowers students to create, collaborate, innovate and inspire ... through teaching, creative artistry, research, advocacy and service.”

Director of the School of Music, Theatre and Dance Dan Goble said the arts play an essential part in the development of a well-educated student.

“Colorado State University is an important part of the artistic community of Fort Collins and the northern Front Range Urban Corridor, providing access performances, gallery exhibitions and guest artist appearances throughout the year,” Goble said.

The University Center for the Arts provides students in search of an artistic degree with opportunities to work side by side with their faculty of internationally recognized artists, directors, designers, performers and scholars in a highly inspiring and professional environment.

Class sizes are kept small to ensure each student gets the individual attention and inclusive atmosphere needed to prepare students for performing arts careers.

Colorado State University’s School of Music, Theatre and Dance offers degrees in dance, composition, music education, music therapy, performance, theatrical performance, musical theater, set design and design and technology, including lighting, projections and sound.

CSU offers various scholarships, performance opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities to their students while still providing over 250 performances, exhibitions and guest artist appearances open to the public in a year — many free of charge.

To attend a performance at Colorado State University, visit the the School of Music, Theatre and Dance’s website for more information about upcoming events. However, if you find yourself in Boulder for a game, you can attend one of the University of

Although their department is split into just dance and theater, CU Boulder offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees, minors and certificate programs to students in both of those arenas.

Students in the program feel supported by staff and faculty. Rima Adepu, a captain of CU Abhinaya, the Indian-fusion classical dance team, emphasized CU Boulder’s diversity and inclusivity.

“We perform at many different events for the school, like (South Asian Student Association) is held twice a year that we always perform at,” Adepu said. “Whenever we need money for the team, we talk to a board of faculty, and they usually support us because we are a diverse cultural team on campus.”

CU Boulder’s commitment to diversity and inclusion allows students to celebrate their cultural backgrounds while pursuing their artistic passions.

“The kind of theater that I do is called applied performance or applied theater,” Osnes said. “It works with communities on issues that are important to the community to use performancebased approaches to work through problems and towards social justice.”

Like CSU, CU offers various scholarships, performance opportunities, state-of-the-art facilities and a high-quality performing arts education at the relatively affordable cost of a public university.

In the end, both CSU and CU Boulder offer excellent art programs to nurture students’ passion for the performing arts, but CSU focuses on providing a well-rounded education with a strong emphasis on community engagement, while CU Boulder encourages cultural collaboration and celebration.

Reach Sophia Masia at entertainment@collegian.com

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CITYSCAPES

What’s public art like in Fort Collins vs. Boulder?

By Jack Fillweber @csucollegian

When visiting a town, there are many factors that contribute to how enjoyable the experience will be. Oftentimes, the focus is on the restaurants, bars or shops. Public art can be an overlooked factor in determining the appeal of a town.

Both Fort Collins and Boulder, Colorado, offer a variety of mediums and experiences to please the public eye.

A prime example of Fort Collins’ passion for public art is their Downtown Fort Collins First Friday Art Walk. This is a collaborative effort between different stores, galleries, museums and artists to host a selfguided tour through the city.

This art walk is incredibly beneficial to local artists as well as the participating local businesses. It encourages the Fort Collins community to enter new stores and find joy in the visual arts.

Another way Fort Collins makes their artwork so accessible is through the Art in Public Spaces program. Matthew Fredricey, a Fort Collins painter,

shared why the program and its location are beneficial.

“Fort Collins is a good art-focus town,” Fredricey said. “I would much rather do any event in Fort Collins rather than Denver or a big city. Just because I am not really a big city person, I can meet a lot of students, a lot of families, people of all ages. I think Fort Collins is definitely a good place to share my art with a wide variety of people.”

Fort Collins successfully pushes local artists to display their artwork, which helps connect the community to their artists, often inspiring networking and collaboration.

Boulder’s Pearl Street has taken a different approach to public art, leaning more into murals and integrating art into the infrastructure.

Austin Zucchini-Fowler, a Boulder muralist, shared his experience transforming an alleyway in Boulder.

“I guess that alley was pretty run-down,” Zucchini-Fowler said. “It didn’t have very good lighting, (and) the ground was kind of a mess, so before I got there, they recemented the ground, (and) they put in some lighting.”

He explained that the alley was previously known as “Crack

Alley,” and he received lots of positive feedback after completing the renovation.

“People really want to walk through and feel safe walking through,” Zucchini-Fowler said. “It turned into a really cool experience.”

Zucchini-Fowler added that it does not only foster safety but can also spark joy and happiness and bring color into someone’s life.

“It can really renovate spaces, so especially if there are areas or walls that are run-down, I think public work can come in and renovate the area and bring in a new positive vibe to the space,” Zucchini-Fowler said. The main difference between the two art communities is the mediums in which they choose to present their work. Both cities have distinct styles that do a great job of making the community a more aesthetic and, in some cases, safer space.

Fort Collins has more of an interactive scene with events available for citizens to participate in, while Boulder tends to showcase bigger pieces for the enjoyment of passersby.

Reach Jack Fillweber at entertainment@collegian.com.

Artist Tyler Boeyink’s mural “Winnie’s Paradise” colors a wall near Downtown Ace Hardware in Old Town Fort Collins Sept. 11. Boeyink completed another mural in fall 2022 for the annual Fort Collins Mural Project.

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Weather

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CANCER (JUNE 21 - JULY 22)

If you have been thinking about crystals lately, now is your time to get a couple. Crystals are often associated with magic properties and healing, which are sure to resonate with your intuitive energy.

LEO (JULY 23 - AUG. 22)

WEEKLY HOROSCOPE

By Abby Flores

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (09/14/23)

ARIES (MARCH 21 - APRIL 19)

Remember that journal you’ve kept stowed away for a while?

It is time to reopen it, reflect and write new dreams and goals. You are sure to run into unexpected luck this week.

TAURUS (APRIL 20 - MAY 20)

Many say stubbornness is a negative trait, but that will pay off in a situation later this week. Saying no means setting boundaries, and the universe is set to reward you for this.

GEMINI (MAY 21 - JUNE 20)

A spontaneous trip with someone is going to lead you back to yourself. You will find great peace in learning more about the world, and you will realize why you had to do that. Good luck, Gemini.

As much as you value material things in life, you also enjoy thrifting and visiting antique stores. You find spirituality in these activities because you understand that certain items can carry good spirits.

VIRGO (AUG. 23 - SEPT. 22)

Happy birthday, Virgo! As the new moon comes around this week, you’ll find yourself embarking on a journey to the past. Rediscovering long-forgotten hobbies and cherished memories from earlier years will bring you great fulfillment.

LIBRA (SEPT. 23 - OCT. 22)

A couple of past lovers and crushes you used to be curious about are resurfacing in your life. It is time for you to make a decision based on what you wish to bring into your universe. You are divine, Libra, and deserve great happiness.

SCORPIO (OCT. 23 - NOV. 21)

The determination you have toward your goals is always immense. Just be sure to take

a break every once in a while and gaze toward the sky full of stars. It is how you probably feel most alive.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22DEC. 21) You tend to have a fascination with the great outdoors and niche things like beekeeping. You actually have many hidden talents you are going to uncover this week, and it will all be related to your love for adventure.

CAPRICORN (DEC. 22 - JAN. 19) You want to understand your roots and ancestors more, so you have been looking into your family heirlooms. Certain coincidences are going to occur that will lead you closer to what you are seeking.

AQUARIUS (JAN. 20 - FEB. 18) Do you believe in past lives and spirit guides? You will run into someone special who is going to show you a collection of items you feel drawn to, and you will deep dive their discoveries.

PISCES (FEB. 19 - MARCH 20) Animals bring you great peace, and you will start noticing that they are all around you. I encourage you to seek their meanings because there is a lot of information out there about how they could be guiding you toward more enlightenment.

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