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A midďŹ eld view of the student section at the brand new on-campus stadium. PHOTO BY JAVON HARRIS COLLEGIAN
What to expect at the on-campus stadium By Stuart Smith @notstuartsmith
When the new on-campus football stadium opens this fall, game days will be drastically different than they have been in the past. The Associated Students of Colorado State University, the University, and the City of Fort Collins are still working out some of the finer details, and will continue to throughout the season, but many decisions have already been made. Here is the information you need to know about parking and tailgating: PARKING: Re-park program Only three of the residence hall parking lots will be open for students to park in on game days, and every other residence hall lot will require residents to move their vehicles.
The re-park program will require residents to move their cars between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. on the Friday evening before game day. Students living on campus will be able to move their cars back four hours after the game ends on Saturday, or midnight, whichever comes first. Residents of Westfall, Parmelee and Allison will not be required to move their cars, and any student living on campus will be able to park in those lots on game days. Students re-parking can move their vehicles to the South College Avenue parking garage, the University Square parking lot and Research Boulevard parking lot. There will be a shuttle to give students who park in the Research Boulevard lot transportation to and from campus. However, they must
move their cars from these lots by 7 a.m. Monday morning. Getting to and from the game Visitors will have various ways to get to campus for games in anticipation for the 40,000 attendees. Based on game attendance at Hughes Stadium during the 2016 season, 55 percent of the attendees will arrive by vehicle, 25 percent by bicycle or walking and 13 percent by transit. The remaining attendees are expected to be on-campus residents. For every parking lot, there will be a designated way for attendees to leave campus. Those parking in lots northwest of the stadium will exit onto Shields Street. The parking lots on the far west side of campus will feed into College Avenue. The Lory Student Center, Morgan Library, Braiden Hall and Harts-
horn Health Center parking lots will lead to Laurel Street, and those parking in the Lake Street garage will leave campus via Prospect Road. Visitor Parking Every parking lot other than the exempted north side residence hall lots will only be available to vehicles with game day parking permits, which will cost $100 for the whole season. However, that $100 will only cover the parking lots farthest from the stadium, with the closer lots restricted to higher levels of donors. The closest parking spots to the campus were available for those who donated $10,000 or more to the stadium this season and those parking lots are sold out. As of now, the next highest level of parking lots available are for people or businesses who donated $2,500 to
the stadium this season. These parking passes will be reset every season. RV’s will be allowed to park in the Moby Arena parking lot. This lot requires a minimum $500 donation. The neighborhoods surrounding campus will require parking permits, and the fine for parking in them without a permit will be $100. Bicyclist Accommodations The University is also planning on accommodations for people who attend the game by bike. The improvements to the infrastructure for bicyclists in Fort Collins that the University has been making to keep its Platinum rating for the League of American Bicyclists will also serve to facilitate bicyclists ways see STADIUM on page 6 >>
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Silva-Wells campaign wins ASCSU presidential election By Haley Candelario @H_Candelario98
Excitement and tears from the Silva-Wells campaign could not be contained as Josh Silva and Michael Wells were announced as the next presidential administration for the Associated Students of Colorado State University on the night of April 5, 2017. In an election that saw over 5,000 students cast their vote, the Silva-Wells campaign won the ASCSU presidency with a total of 1,440 votes from the student body. The Morton-Rosenthal campaign earned 1,385 votes while the Bohn-Syron campaign and Kendall-Merline campaign earned 1,350 votes and 974 votes respectively. Silva, ASCSU President-Elect, said it is a dream come true for him to be the next president of ASCSU. “This is surreal. This is a dream come true, in college at least,” Silva said. “I’m just really glad that we won and that we will have the opportunity to help students and serve them, and make sure that we can include everybody and make sure that we can empower students.” Wells, ASCSU Vice President-Elect, said the campaign team worked long hours to achieve their win. “These last three days have
been 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., just nonstop,” Wells said. “I’m beyond excited. I’m so happy that we can do this because we can get in there, and hopefully start right away on making these initiatives happen for students.” Communication between members of ASCSU and the student body and advancing technology were two of the main pillars of the Silva-Wells campaign. Silva and Wells plan to make the ASCSU offices more welcoming to students and make mobile apps, such as RamRide, more accessible and easy to use. Silva and Wells believe they will fulfill their campaign promises because they care about the students. “We talk about helping students all the time and being that voice, and that’s what I care about,” Silva said. “It’s just great that we can make this a reality. We can actually do the things that we said we want to do.” Christina Vessa, the Silva-Wells campaign manager, said the campaign’s win came down to the last hour of campaigning on the Plaza. “We were running people down on the Plaza,” Vessa said. “I can’t tell you how many times I said that pitch of the campaign platforms. I’m probably going to say it in my sleep tonight, but the reason I got behind Josh and Michael
is because I knew that they are invested in feasible change, they have the experience to make a difference and they truly, truly care.” Kaleigh Maxwell, Director of Marketing & Multimedia Outreach for the Silva-Wells campaign, said she was passionate about the campaign from the start. “Every day that I worked on the campaign, I learned more and more about them. I was impressed more and more about them,” Maxwell said. “I told every single person who I think I chased down, ‘The reason I’m telling you this is because I’ve never been so passionate about something, and I’ve never believed in two people so much.’” As he held back tears, Cole Wise, the chief of staff for the Silva-Wells campaign, said he was proud of the campaign and of the bond that formed between members of the campaign team. “I couldn’t be prouder of this campaign and the campaign staff,” Wise said. “We’ve grown as a family the past couple of months getting ready for this. I’m proud to have worked for them, and I know that they will fulfill everything that they promised to do because that’s what this campagin was built on.” Presidential candidates Hailey Morton and Edward
President-Elect Josh Silva and Vice President-Elect Michael Wells embrace outside the Senate Chambers before the announcement of the ASCSU elections on April 5, 2017. PHOTO BY NATALIE DYER COLLEGIAN
Kendall congratulated the Silva-Wells campaign for their win. Kendall said he was proud of Silva and Wells even though
his campaign did not win the election. “It didn’t go the way we wanted, but I can say I’m really see ASCSU on page 7 >>
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of getting to campus for games. The University will have two bike valet stations near the stadium for bicyclists to drop off their bikes. Aaron Fodge, CSU’s manager of alternative transportation, said this service will be free. The University will encourage bicyclists to park their bikes in racks that are not immediately next to the new stadium. TAILGATING AND ALCOHOL: The University will allow tailgating on campus. To facilitate this, the University has designated certain areas, including the parking lots of some dormitories as tailgating areas. However, according to Daniela Pineda Soracá, the 2016-2017 president of ASCSU, alcohol will only be allowed in certain areas of campus. Programmed tailgating, which will allow alcohol, will be on the field surrounding the Lagoon. Attendees 21 years and older will be allowed to bring their own beer, but no hard alcohol will be permitted. New Belgium Brewery will have a beer garden in the sculpture garden
of the Lory Student Center. Student organizations will be allowed to tailgate with alcohol in the parking lot of the TILT building (The Institute for Learning and Teaching). Pineda Soracá said that the details of how student organizations will get access to the lot are still in development. Non-alcoholic tailgating will be allowed in most other parking lots, including those for the residence halls. However, no tailgating will be allowed in the parking structures on campus, such as the South Drive parking garage. According to Pineda Soracáa, the Game Day Committee will continue to meet throughout the summer to finalize how game days will play out. They will also meet the Monday after the first game to evaluate how the day went and what improvements need to be made throughout the season. Stuart Smith can be reached at news@collegian.com. Editor’s note: This article originally appeared in the Collegian on April 26, 2017.
Head coach Mike Bobo talks about the new facilities and what they will do for the future of the program. PHOTO BY JAVON HARRIS COLLEGIAN
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Wells wins ASCSU election
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proud,” Kendall said. “Michael and Josh will do good by this organization and good by students.” Nick Bohn and Tristan Syron did not wish to comment at this time, but Syron said the Silva-Wells campaign did an overall good job, and he was not upset about their win. Isabel Brown won the position for speaker of the senate with 1,841 votes from the student body. The remaining two candidates for speaker of the senate earned 1,403 votes and 1,253 votes respectively. Brown said she had some doubt about winning, but was pleasantly surprised by the result. “It was really nerve-wracking waiting for the results, but
they came out great,” Brown said. “I’m really just looking forward to increasing more of a professional community and culture going forward with the senators that were selected for next year.” “We made sure ... that it was a very similar campaign for everyone because I know we’re going to be working together in senate,” Shubert said. “We’re all here to make sure that senate is a great place. I’m happy for Isabel, and I’m looking forward to being involved in ASCSU in any way I can.” Haley Candelario can be reached at news@collegian.com Editor’s note: This article originally appeared in the Collegian on April 5, 2017.
Get ready to join the pizza REVolution, coming to Fort Collins @ Laurel and College Ave. President-elect Josh Silva embraces Strategic Relations manager Natasha Gordon as the ASCSU Elections Committee reveals his campaign won. PHOTO BY NATALIE DYER
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New Health and Medical Center opens to students, public By Mikaela Rodenbaugh @mikarodenbaugh
The new Colorado State University Health and Medical Center, located at 151 West Lake Street, opened its doors to the public on Monday, June 26. The mission of the new center according to Anne Hudgens, Executive Director of CSU Health Network, was to keep up with the growing student population and community need. “We see 52 percent of student population every year and the average number of visits per year to our services is six, so it’s as if we were the medical service for a town of 30,000,” Hudgens said. The $59 million dollar building was funded in part by CSU student fees, CSU Health Network revenue, tenant leases and private donations, including a $5 million gift from UCHealth, a $5 million gift from Bob and Kitty Wilson on behalf of Columbine Health Systems, and gifts from the Griffin Foundation, the Boettcher Foundation, and Pat and Larry Kendall. “All enrolled students have full access to our services regardless of their insurance plan. We can bill private insurance and we are an in-network medical provider with most major insurance carri-
The new CSU Health and Medical Center located on 151 West Lake Street is now open for services. It is four stories tall and occupies 113,000 square feet. PHOTO BY OLIVE ANCELL COLLEGIAN
ers,” said Kate Hagdorn, Associate Director of Communications for the Health and Medical Center. “So, students who have their own private insurance can access our services just like the students who have the CSU sponsored insurance plan.” The building was designed by BWG architects, the same group that designed the Behavioral Sci-
ences building on campus, and built by A&P Construction. As part of the University’s green initiatives, the new facility is LEED silver certified—though Hudgens notes they are working towards a LEED gold rating. There are several interesting aspects of the building including unique designs such as an open spiral staircase meant to invite
The New CSU Health and Medical center features a spiral staircase with a hanging art installation to “encourage people to take the stairs,” explained Kate Hagdorn, associate director of communications. PHOTO BY OLIVE ANCELL COLLEGIAN
patients to take the stairs, and conference rooms that stick out from the building and light up at night, a design which the architects call “lanterns.” The first floor of the medical center is dedicated to both student,
faculty and community health services including UCHealth Associates in Family Medicine, Poudre Infusion Therapy, a pharmacy, the Columbine Health Systems Center for Healthy Aging, and the see HEALTH CENTER on page 10 >>
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New campus health center Kendall Reagan Nutrition Center. One unique service of the new facility that is available to the general public is the Columbine Health Systems Center for Healthy Aging. “We want to keep people as healthy, as cognitively well-functioning, living in one place, successfully aging for as long as possible,” said Lise Youngblade, Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives for the College of Health and Human Sciences.
KEY FEATURES OF NEW FACILITY ■ Full service pharmacy available
to students and community. ■ Commuter shower stalls available for staff who want to commute to work. ■ 2 full classrooms for health education. ■ Women and Gender clinic connected to WGAC.
Melissa Wdowik, Director of the Kendall Reagan Nutrition Center, notes that the healthy aging center and nutrition center expect patient overlap to promote a healthy lifestyle for local community members. Additionally, a conference room on the first floor will be utilized for outreach. “We are going to be holding seminars and events for the community. We even have a dance class for adults with Parkinson’s,” Wdowik said. Despite the focus on community patients, the first floor of the center will have plenty of resources for students as well. “Part of our mission is to educate our students, both graduate and undergraduates,” Wdowik said. “We have a wonderful work-room for our students, we usually have about 20-25 students with us.” The second and third floors contain services focused on students only, including student medical services, optometry, immunizations, student counseling services, student health education and prevention services, and student dental services. Interestingly, the immunizations center even has specialists for student and faculty travel. “Travellers can come in for a consult and they will tell them what vaccines they need if they are going to places like the Congo,” Hudgens said. CSU Health and Medical Center Staffing: CSU student health network has about 200 total employees total. 17 medical providers: MD’s, Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners 26 full-time psychologists, 40 part-time counselors, 24-hour oncall emergency counselor 6 pro health education staff working in conjunction with student orgs CREWS (Creating Respect, Educating Wellness) and
SHAC (Student Health Advisory Council) and Active Minds Student health services, originally available in various buildings on campus, have permanently moved to the health center, including counseling services originally housed in Aylesworth Hall, and even dental services. For both areas, it is an upgrade in both space and quality. The bigger area for counseling services will allow part-time counselors to take notes in another area, thus freeing up additional counseling offices for patients. Student patients receiving dental care will now be able to see out their window from the dental chair, rather than receiving care in a darker basement setting. The new CSU Health and Medical Center has a parking lot with 72 spaces for patients. Parking is free for student and community patients, but is not intended for use by employees, who have their own lot. The center hopes that by utilizing parking attendants to welcome and inquire about driver’s destinations, there will be greater accountability for those trying to use the parking lot to attend classes on campus. Additionally, there is a MAX stop for community members and an Around the Horn bus stop for students, should patients prefer public transportation. For many staff members of the new health facility, it has been a project many years in the making. “This opportunity to have all of our services in one place was important to us,” Hudgens said. “Aylesworth Hall was built in 1950 as a residence hall, and our student counseling services have been in there. Hartshorne Health Service was built in 1964 as an overnight infirmary, and we had grown big enough, we actually integrated services, medical, counseling, and health education, in 2008. So, really for a long time we have been
Watch the video with the story online at: collegian.com talking about wanting to get all of our services under one roof.” Hudgens hopes that consolidating services to one place will allow for more communication between medical staff, and greater convenience for students and community members accessing care on campus. “Our vision has been that students come to us as whole people and all of our services then are available to them for body and mind,” Hudgens said. Mikaela Rodenbaugh can be reached at news@collegian.com Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared in the Collegian on June 29.
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COLLEGIAN COLUMNISTS
What not to do on your first day of college classes By Mir-Yashar Seyedbagheri @dudesosad
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. Warning: This could be you! 1. Show up late to class. Seriously. It is day one. Your mother may have told you today is the first day of the rest of your life. Very true. Today you may meet professors who write you recommendations and unlock the keys to success….or at least a career. If you come dashing into class late with an action-packed song pulsating from your headphones, what do you think
Professor X will think? If you are going to make a habit of coming late, wait a month. At least. Use common sense. That way, said professor will have opportunity to get to like you. You can chalk up forgiveness points. On top of that, if you are late, you are missing out on syllabus day. You need to know the teacher’s sensibility. Do they have a power complex? Do they like to talk about their feelings and turn class into group therapy? It is important to be there, so you know whether to stay or to drop the teacher like a case of Fat Tire. 2. Make up excuses. This is college. Mom is not going to write you an excuse note.
Noise complaints after your first party at a new place. Overbooked residence halls #BasementLife Trying to hike in the rain. #FairWeatherHiker Campus traffic.
It is all on you. Do not think your excuses are unique. Everyone has one. Here are a few excuses that might come to mind: - The train made me late. - There was a line at Starbucks. - I did not know today was the first day. - I drank too much last night. 3. Introduce yourself by talking about drinking or smoking weed. First impressions are called first impressions for a reason. Show off your intelligence and wit. The number of beers you can consume without getting a hangover does not count. Talk about your mom not understanding your greatness. Get into an intellectual discussion about the tenets of Marxism.
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4. Wear pajamas. Presentation is everything. Do you want to be that person who wears PJs? Tossing on a pair of pajamas and a tank top might seem like the easy choice, but take that extra minute to find the perfect ensemble. It is worth it. Convey flashiness, suaveness. Think about “Step Brothers” when Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly go for job interviews and wear tuxedos. 5. Run over someone. Maybe you have a hot new truck, and you are cruising down Elizabeth Street en route to class, the king/queen of the road, but seriously proceed with caution. Actually stop at the lights. This is not a video game where
destruction is a virtue. You do not get points for running over kids, but you do get time in the slammer with people named Moose and Tank. 6. Have a bad attitude. This might seem like a no-brainer, but do not come in cynical off the bat. Come with at least the illusion that this is an opportunity. Get excited about making quirky friends and pontificating about theories and ideas in classes. You might discover something about yourself, your interests or your worldviews. Open your minds and let the journey start. Mir-Yashar Seyedbagheri can be reached at letters@collegian.com.
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CSU football looks to step up in 2017 By Justin Michael @JustinTMichael
Expectations for Colorado State football could not be higher in 2017. With 14 returning starters, recently completed state of the art facilities and a third-year head coach leading the way, this is a team that feels they should absolutely be competing for a Mountain West championship. “The guys are really excited about it,” junior wide receiver Olabisi Johnson said. “Coach Bobo talked about it, you know we have these new facilities but it means nothing. We have to go out there and win games in order to put on for the fans.” CSU football is coming off of four straight postseason appearances, a feat that has not been accomplished since the heart of the Sonny Lubick era (19992003). However, the Rams have gone 1-3 in those four bowl games and have yet to reach the MW championship game. “We all want to win a Mountain West championship and go a New Year’s Six Bowl,” Johnson said. “That’s what the coaches expect and that’s what the players expect… That is why we built this stadium, we’re trying to be a top program.” Before the Rams ever get an opportunity to play MW foes, they will first have to escape a non-conference schedule that includes three opponents from Power Five conferences. CSU will officially kickoff the 2017 college football season on Aug. 26 when they host Oregon State. Six days later the Rams head to Denver for the annual Rocky Mountain Showdown (Sept. 1) with Colorado. After hosting Abilene Christian on Sept. 9, CSU will conclude their OOC portion of the schedule with a trip to Tuscaloosa to face the University of Alabama. With such a daunting schedule to open the season, how the Rams perform in that opening month will be indicative of where this program is at. In years past, there would be doubts on whether CSU would even be able to compete in those games. That is no longer the expectation and the players know it. While a road victory over Nick Saban’s Crimson Tide would be a tall task, if CSU were to realistically compete for a New Year’s Six Bowl, the Rams would likely have to open the season 3-1. CSU is currently listed as a 3.5-point favorite for their
Week 1 matchup with Oregon State and a 7 point underdog to in-state rival CU by Bovada. If the Rams can find a way to win those two games before playing Abilene Christian at home, they could feasibly escape the opening month with a 3-1 record. “They are big games for us,” Johnson said. “We have to step up to the podium and win those games.” After the opening month, the Rams have a bye on Sept. 23, before opening the MW portion of the schedule with road games at Hawaii (Sept. 30) and Utah State (Oct. 7). CSU will then host Nevada on Oct. 14, before starting the most crucial portion of the conference schedule with games against New Mexico, Air Force, Wyoming and Boise State. In recent years, CSU has had consistent success against UNM, but Air Force and Wyoming have been toss-ups. Since Boise State joined the conference in 2010, the Rams have gone 0-6 in games against the Broncos, who are once again slated to win the Mountain Division in 2017. The Broncos were picked to win the division, but much of the local hype has surrounded the Pokes in Laramie, Wyo. With their star quarterback Josh Allen returning and much excitement from the 2016 season being carried over, the spotlight has been extra bright on the Cowboys this offseason. “Wyoming is a good team,” Johnson said. “They have Josh Allen and I played against (DB) Andrew Wingard in high school. Those are two of their top guys and they expect a lot from them, but we expect a lot from us as the Rams.” Having not won a conference championship since 2002, a Mountain West championship would be huge for a program that is on the rise. For five years there has been a lot of chatter about how the Rams can put themselves in the conversation for greener pastures in a new conference. With proper facilities and a schedule that would allow for the Rams to make some noise, the time to succeed is now. Will the Rams step up to the podium? Justin Michael can be reached at sports@collegian. com. Editor’s note: This article originally appeared in the Collegian on July 30, 2017.
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Paranormal activity on campus: A look inside four haunted buildings at CSU COLLEGE
By Sarah Ehrlich @CSUCollegian
Do you believe in ghosts? Spirits, lost souls, whatever you may call them, there are allegedly a few hanging around Colorado State University. This may not come as a surprise to some because this school has a long and colorful history. Four of the oldest buildings on campus have experienced many paranormal occurrences. Some people who have had to work in the building after dark have say it is best not to hang around these buildings at night because things start to get weird. Ammons Hall Now the Office of Admissions, Ammons Hall was originally built as a women’s recreational center that included a pool, sunroom and kitchen. Before the pool was filled in during the renovation, it is rumored that a female student drowned there, and now she haunts the building along with two other spirits: a dancer and a male
swimmer. People have heard wet footprints, growling, giggling and singing in the atrium. It has also been reported that the lights on entire floors have shut off randomly, which is strange because there is no master light switch for any floors. Janitorial staff refuse to clean the building after hours alone. Anna, an admissions ambassador, said the portrait of Elias Ammons, a former governor of Colorado that the building is named after, hangs on the wall near the entrance. He said the portrait’s eyes seem to follow you around the entire room. Maybe it is how the portrait was taken, or maybe somebody really is watching your every move. Johnson Hall Completed in 1936, Johnson Hall was the University’s first student center. It featured a bookstore, student lounge and a large ballroom. The ballroom hosted proms and balls before being converted into a theatre where many performances happened over the years. It is
Three ghosts, a dancer and two swimmers are said to haunt Ammon’s hall. Facilities staff refuse to clean after hours. PHOTO BY RYAN ARB COLLEGIAN
believed that there is ghost of a female dancer roaming the halls, and some people have even heard her footsteps and singing. There is an uneasy feeling when entering this building, especially in the basement area where there are abandoned rooms and
a hallway plastered with old audition posters. Melissa Edwards, assistant director of OURA, who’s office is on the third floor, said she had a strange experience just a few days ago. “While I was in a meeting, we
all heard a crash coming from my office,” Edwards said. “When I went in there, everything on my window had been knocked down. The windows were completely shut. There was no draft. It was as if someone just swatted everysee PARANORMAL on page 26 >>
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A look inside the clubs and organizations at CSU By Julia Trowbridge @chapin_jules
Here are some clubs and organizations that offer different areas of interest: Artistic Organizations: Photography at Colorado State Photography at Colorado State was founded in 2015 by Jason Stock and has many opportunities like photography classes, photo contests and meet ups. Getting involved is as simple as requesting to join on a website ran through the University called Ramlink. “The purpose of the Photography Club at Colorado State is to build a community of individuals with a common shared interest, allowing those to meet others, share their work, explore new opportunities and have a good time,” Stock said. CSU Swing Society The CSU Swing Society started in 1995, and they meet every Wednesday at 7:15 p.m. Each meeting consists of a lesson and a social dance. Joining the club is as easy as stopping in when you get the chance. Educational Organizations: Colorado State Astronomy Club The Colorado State Astron-
The Chess Club meets Tuesday at 6 p.m. every week near the food court at the LSC. PHOTO BY JULIA TROWBRIDGE COLLEGIAN
omy Club started in the fall of 2016 and meets at the Natural and Environmental Sciences Building. The goal of the organization is to learn about space and telescopes and offer a window to the rest of the universe. “It is an experience that most people have never had before, and is difficult to obtain without the right equipment,” said Norman Revere, president of the CSAC. “Of course, it’s always easy to go stargazing, but it can be incredibly difficult to
see a massive array of objects that are up there.” Agronomy Club The Agronomy Club at Colorado State is an organization that brings people together who enjoy agriculture and want to learn more about the industry. They meet twice a month, and their first meeting is on August 29 at 5:30 p.m. in Plant Science 212. “A student should join this organization if they desire to meet people with common interests and have a passion
hardworking people and get fit at the same time,” said Lane Beu, blog writer for the Triathlon Team. Information for all clubs and organizations can be found on Ramlink. Involvement Advising Additionally, CSU has a program called Involvement Advising that is ran through Student Leadership, Involvement and Community engagement (SLiCE). “Involvement Advising provides students with a vast number of campus and community involvement opportunities tailored to an individual’s interests, passions and curiosities,” said Sarah Stephens, program coordinator of Involvement Advising with SLiCE. Office Location: LSC 210 Fall Involvement Expo: September 6-7, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. on the Plaza If you don’t find the club you’re looking for, you can always make one. Register your own club or organization on Ramlink. Julia Trowbridge can be reached at entertainment@ collegian.com.
for agriculture,” said Jason Gerlich, co-vice president of the Agronomy Club. “This club is open to everybody.” Sports Organizations: CSU Snowboard Team The CSU Snowboard Team was founded 10 years ago, and they meet every weekend during the winter season to practice. They bring students together who love to snowboard and want to progress in their skills, and joining only involves emailing csusnowboard@gmail.com. “We want every team member to learn and progress their skills with snowboarding by learning new tricks to their level,” said Meghan Walsh, vice president of the CSU Snowboard Team. “Members get to escape reality every week doing what they love.” Triathlon Team The Triathlon Team gives students an opportunity to enjoy being active and try new things. It provides members with a staff of experienced coaches, and the level of involvement is up to the student. “It’s a great opportunity to immerse yourself in an environment of fun, inclusive,
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A guide to dog-friendly businesses in Fort Collins FORT COLLINS LIFE
By: Mikaela Rodenbaugh @mikarodenbaugh
Northern Colorado is an ideal place for dog owners, with plenty of natural features ideal for trekking with your furry friend, but what about going out in Fort Collins? If you’re looking for places to bring your pooch, there are many great options in the area. As an owner of a dog with separation anxiety, I can attest that these places are a lifesaver when you are going stir crazy at home but don’t want to abandon your fur baby.
Watch the video with the story online at: collegian.com Fun for pup: Wagz Pet Market and Grooming- 132 N College Ave Wagz Pet Market and Grooming is like a super store for dogs. Outside the store there are leash hitches if you prefer to leave your dog outside as well as bowls of water, but you are welcome to take your dog inside. The store
boasts plenty of interesting leashes and dog products such as doggie shoes, collapsing water bowls, and petchup (doggie vitamins). The front desk is stocked with treats and there are sometimes even events like the free doggie ice cream stand to support the Larimer Humane Society we stumbled upon in the video. Poudre Pet and Feed- 2601 S Lemay Ave | 622 N College Ave | 2100 W Drake Rd Poudre Pet and Feed is a local pet store with plenty of selection, interesting pets and a great loyalty membership. Dogs are allowed inside and often the cashier at check out will offer treats for whoever you bring along. The Dog Pawlour- 2005 S College Ave The Dog Pawlour is a combined doggie daycare and spa where you can bring your dog if they are in need of any pet-sitting, or grooming. The front of the store also carries many different pet supplies and accessories like leashes. Fun for you: Mainline Ale House- 125 S College Ave Mainline Ale House allows dogs on the porch if you are okay to eat outside, just make sure you bring some water for your pooch if you plan on staying for long periods of time. Additional considerations are whether your
Roxie, 7 years, eaits patiently for her owners to finish dinner tied to the patio at Blue Agave Grill. PHOTO BY MIKAELA RODENBAUGH COLLEGIAN
dog does well with other dogs, as many people will be walking in Old Town with their dogs. Blue Agave Grill- 201 S College Ave Blue Agave also allows dogs to be tied to the porch should you wish to dine with your canine in tow. While the oak plaza area of Old Town does get considerably less foot traffic, still keep in mind that your dog may interact with passersby both of the human and pupper variety. Coopersmith’s Pub & Brewing- 5 Old Town Square Coopersmith’s is another popular destination for dog owners looking to hitch their dog to the porch rail while they eat
outside. Located in Old Town square, there are often people and dogs passing by and it can get a little crowded, so make sure your dog can handle the crowds and is well hydrated. Fun for everyone: Fort Collins Nursery- 2121 E Mulberry St Fort Collins Nursery is a large garden center with plenty of interesting outdoors features. You may bring your dog into the store and surrounding gardens making it an ideal location to pick up your petunias while your dog stops to smell all the various outside smells. There is a small Italian greyhound occasionally
brought in with the employees and opportunities to see other dogs so be prepared. The Forge Publick House- 255 Old Firehouse Alley The Forge allows dogs both inside and on the porch of their bar, and is a popular destination for drinkers and their dogs. Make sure your dog is okay with loud environments and socializing, and you should be set to bring your dog along with you for a night of fun without having to leave them tied somewhere. Bonus: you’ll have a walking buddy on your way home, so no need to worry about drinking and driving. Prost Brewing Company- 321 Old Firehouse Alley Prost Brewing is also a popular location to bring dogs both inside and out. There is also a large bucket of treats available within the bar near the corner where they keep many different board games. Stop by to pick up a game and a little something for your pooch and everyone will be happy. Mikaela Rodenbaugh can be reached at entertainment@ collegian.com. Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared in the Collegian on Aug. 3.
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Best study places around campus By Julia Trowbridge @chapin_jules
As the school year starts, it may be hard to find the one spot that allows you to study your best. Colorado State University creates an environment that supports studying and learning throughout the campus. Among some CSU students who have already attended the university for at least a year, here are a few favorites. Morgan Library and the Cube
HOURS FOR THE LIBRARY ■ Monday through Thursday: 7 a.m.
to 10 p.m.
■ Friday: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. ■ Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ■ Sunday: 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.
HOURS FOR THE CUBE ■ 24 hours, 7 days a week
The Morgan Library is a three-story, expansive building filled with many desks and study spots. In addition to the plentiful information in the books kept there, there are multiple computers and study rooms that can be booked for group sessions. If late night studying is essential, the cube, which is located directly in front of the Morgan Library, is open for 24 hours and accessible with your student ID. “[My favorite study spot] is the courtyard of the library,” said Noah Knostman, a senior studying chemistry at Colorado State. “It is very peaceful, and being inside isn’t conducive to good thought.” Although the Morgan Library and cube are normally quiet throughout the year, the buildings get packed a couple of weeks before finals. These spots are perfect if a quiet, accessible study space is the ideal environment for your learning. Lory Student Center (LSC)
HOURS FOR THE LSC ■ Monday through Thursday: 6 a.m.
to 11 p.m. ■ Friday: 6 a.m. to 12 a.m. ■ Saturday: 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. ■ Sunday: 11 p.m. to 11 p.m.
The Lory Student Center is a large building with many nooks and crannies for studying. The Lory Student Center was built in 1962, and was renovated in 2013 to improve the infrastructure and to highlight student programs and services. Including
many spots with spaces for large groups, comfortable seating and a food court, the Lory Student Center creates a supportive and creative learning environment, and is a favorite study spot for many students. “[My favorite study spot] is the LSC cafeteria,” said Sarah Earl, a second-year electrical engineering student at Colorado State. “There are so many people, and sometimes it’s nice to be lost in the noise and crowd.” The Lory Student Center is normally a busy spot for motivated students, and is perfect for working in large groups and meeting in a spot more central on campus. Adult Learner and Veteran Services Center (ALVS)
HOURS FOR THE ALVS CENTER ■ Monday through Thursday: 7:30
a.m. to 6 p.m.
■ Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Adult Learner and Veteran Services center is geared to support non-traditional students through their education at Colorado State. A section of the ALVS, the Student Veteran Organization, helps veterans with their integration back into a non-military lifestyle, providing supportive events like the ‘Operation Bear Hug’ while creating a community for non-traditional students. “My favorite study spot is the Adult Learner and Veteran Services Center,” said Matt Gorman, a student veteran and physics major at Colorado State. “This place not only offers seating for over six groups of four, but has six new desktops computers, mobile whiteboards, a professional staff that has answers you didn’t know you lacked and, last but far from the least, free coffee on tap.” The ALVS is a perfect study spot for non-traditional students to meet other non-traditional students, and to get involved in a community that is made up of more non-traditional students, in addition to the free coffee. Other spots to check out Multiple study environments exist outside of those listed above, both on and off campus. There are many coffee shops with free wi-fi scattered throughout Old Town, which for some can be more appealing when late night studying has to be done. No matter where you decide to do your homework, Colorado State University strives to help you succeed. see STUDY SPOTS on page 31 >>
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Fort Collins’ best chai tea lattes for the fall By Anna Nixon
@CSUCollegian
I took to the streets of Fort Collins this week to find the best chai latte in town. It would take a superhuman to visit the dozens of unique coffee shops scattered throughout town, so I picked three of the most popular and got to work. 1. Mugs Coffee Lounge Their slogan “community through coffee” is an understatement for this locally
owned and operated shop. Groups of all ages and backgrounds come together with a common love for the shop, creating its bustling atmosphere. Manager Steve Stallings suggested trying out his personal favorite, a blend of the sweet Pi Chai and spicy Bhakti concentrates from Boulder. I have had Bhakti before and was not a fan due to its in-yourface spice, but the sweetness from Pi Chai mellowed it out just enough for me, secret menu style.
2. Alleycat Coffee House The unique charm of this coffee house is what sets it apart from the others. The mismatched furniture, indie background music and brightly decorated ceiling tiles make this coffee shop worth a visit. I ordered the sweet chai, admittedly a favorite of mine. Its creamy texture is met with just the right balance between sweet and spicy. Manager Brooke Williams filled me in on their nightly house-made concentrates,
mixed with spices sourced locally and from San Francisco. I appreciated the extra effort made by the staff to bring the freshest chai to their customers and will be returning the next time I need to cram for an exam. Did I mention it is open 24 hours? 3. Momo Lolo Coffee House This coffee house is a wonderful addition to the Fort Collins café scene. Owner Colin Gerety greeted me and whipped up both of his shop’s chai lattes, one with Bhakti
concentrate, and the other with 3rd Street Honey Vanilla concentrate. Although we already saw Bhakti at Mugs, 3rd Street pleasantly surprised me. It was sweet but in a different way, not over the top but noticeable enough to make my head turn. The vanilla flavor profile was something I had not tasted in a chai before, and I will be back for more. Editor’s note: This article originally appeared in the Collegian on Feb. 16, 2017.
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Ghosts haunt Centennial, Student Services buildings
Other employees have reported feeling the wind being knocked out of them while opening doors on the third floor. Centennial Hall Now the Office of Financial Aid, Centennial Hall was built in 1950 and was used for student recreation and campus conferences. Employees have claimed to have heard footsteps and to have seen dark figures out of the corner of their eyes. The faculty even had to bolt cork boards to the wall because they kept randomly falling down. These
occurrences usually happen after hours. With the current construction going on, these poltergeists probably won’t be too happy. The spirit’s identity is speculated to be that of architect Eugene Groves or a student from Braiden Hall. Student Services Building Perhaps the most interesting of these buildings is the Student Service Building. Built in 1948, it was originally Braiden Hall, a men’s dormitory. This building has a pleasant art deco design on the outside, but on the inside, it
is a maze. The building was the final project of architect Eugene Groves who designed 11 other buildings on campus. After this project was finished, Groves was admitted to an insane asylum. It was revealed that he was planning on murdering his wife and then burying her in the basement. The bizarre floor plan of the building seemed to greatly disturb the mind of the architect. While exploring this building, everything seemed a little off. There was a feeling of unease as I ventured through narrow
stairwells, two of which led to nowhere. The building contains half floors, making it difficult to make your way from one side of the building to the other. Amanda Burton, who works in the Office of Engagement, said her former boss experienced something strange there. “He was walking the halls one evening and found a room with just a microwave in it,” Burton said. “He was unable to ever see or locate that room again. He may have just been tired, but that’s pretty freaky to me.”
Mahdi Omar, an employee on the third floor, has vowed never to work after hours. “The way people describe this building and the way it’s a maze inside, it makes everything creepy,” Omar said. “I’ve stayed pretty late after hours, and I won’t do it again. It feels too weird.” From strange sounds of footsteps and singing to actual ghost sitings, it is safe to say CSU has a spiritual presence. Editor’s note: This article originally ran in the Collegian on Oct. 27, 2016.
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The best and worst bathrooms on CSU’s campus By Matt Smith @latvatalo
Here is a holistic retrospective on the bathrooms of CSU, both new age and old school. Lory Student Center “I like the ones at the Lory Student Center,” student Connor Anderson said about his favorite campus water closets. Each and every one of the LSC’s restrooms are well stocked with all the necessary accouterments, provide ample space and are kept continuously clean. This quality mostly has to do with the LSC being one of the campus’ elite token buildings: a family of modern constructions that receive inordinate levels of attention. Members include the LSC, the Behavioral Sciences Building and the Animal Sciences Building, with the epitome being The Pavilion. The Pavilion This lightly trafficked study lounge of polished concrete sits between Laurel Village and the Durrell Center. It is not unreasonable to assume the Board of Governors eats lunch here to distract from the asbestos in the Clark building. The theme of spotlessness
continues into the marble-accented bathroom. Surprisingly, a team of NASA spacecraft sterilizers do not in fact make rounds every five minutes. Morgan Library Try as the University might to fool campus visitors into thinking all of CSU’s bathrooms are this perfect, they slip up at Morgan Library’s Study Cube. The modern construction speaks to modern sensibilities, but the bathroom, with an infrequently-working door lock and recurring trash buildup, falls flat. Entering the library itself only reveals a sadder story. Arguably campus’ most trafficked building, the Morgan Library bathroom is as typical of the 7-Eleven tradition as they get: constant line, poor maintenance, really nailing that iconic bathroom smell. Curiously, there is a large drain in the middle of the floor, as if the square room is cleaned via indiscriminate fire hose. That would explain why it is always soaking wet. Shepardson Attending class near the oval entails frequenting the oldest buildings on campus
and thus its oldest bathrooms. The bathroom of the Shepardson Building, home of the department of horticulture and landscape architecture, elicits bucolic memories of the American summer camp, what with the lack of electricity, air conditioning and doors. Military Science On the other end of the vibrant antique restroom spectrum lies that of the Military Science Building. This glorified pantry carries with it the feel of a 19th century boarding school. Sitting in the corner is a cast iron radiator that might have actually belonged to one. This bathroom feels like a portal back in time back to the Colorado Agricultural College of 1870. It is a museum of CSU history. A common issue faced when operating this bathroom is the faucet, with one knob stuck solid due to a century of age and the other sharing more in common with a Rubik’s Cube. Whoever can figure out a way to get this mushroom-looking device to actually activate the tap is implored to email their walk-through to entertainment@collegian.
com. The window shutter may look like your ordinary 300-pound wooden blast shield that can cut off your hand if it falls, but it could just be the table that saved Hitler in Operation Valkyrie. Amazing how much history surrounds us. Weber This restroom, with its sleek tile and red, white and blue color scheme, proves that mathematicians have a hidden knack for interior design. It looks like the microbiology majors frequent here too, given the expansive cultures of mold and or bacteria growing on the counter. The floor could use a little sweeping near the trash cans. Engineering The final entry in this audit is a bathroom whose existence is unjustifiable by any standards. Engineers should know that water, as a Newtonian fluid, flows downhill. But in the basement of the Engineering Building, alongside a hallway comparable to the depths of an aircraft carrier, the drain of the bathroom is the highest point
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of the room. But water does not just collect on the floor. It is on every knob and handle. Every door and sink. It oozes out of the walls like a live action “The Amityville Horror.” Trash is scattered all over. An unused door stopper skates around on the slippery tile like the world’s most pathetic hockey puck. Worst of all, the restroom might just give you cancer. The room is just down the hall from the lab where engineers handle highly toxic carcinogens, as the warning label on a nearby door suggests. In front of the door is a shoe brush, the likes of which are featured in documentaries about nuclear reactors, used to scrub contaminants off shoes. I am sure such a machine is 100 percent efficient and in no way do engineers track in lovely compounds like osmium tetroxide to slowly accumulate on faucets and the floor. While the bathroom in the Engineering Building lobby one floor up does not seem to carry the same overt risks, it too is inexplicably wet and trash-filled. Both rooms have broken urinals wrapped in
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Where to study at CSU
Daily Horoscope Nancy Black TODAY’S BIRTHDAY
(08/17/17). Get the word out this year. Share, network and motivate action. A turning point with a partner inspires a personal renaissance this summer. Discover insights for more effective leadership that set the stage for a hot romantic collaboration next winter. Connect. To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging. A student works in a public study area. COLLEGIAN FILE PHOTO
Coffee Shops Alley Cat: Local, 24-hour coffee shop located on 120 W. Laurel St. Starry Night Cafe: Another local coffee shop located on 112 S. College Ave., with hours varying throughout the week, opening at 7 a.m. or 8 a.m. and closing at 9 p.m. or 10 p.m. Starbucks: coffee shop at Campus West, 1335 W. Elizabeth St., open from 5:30 am or 6 a.m. and closing at 9 p.m. or 10 p.m., depending on the day of the week. Mugs on Laurel: Local coffee shop open from 6 a.m. or 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. or 10 p.m., depending on the day of the week, located at 306 W. Laurel St.
Mugs on South College: Local coffee shop open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day of the week, located at 261 S. College Ave. Bean Cycle Roasters: Local coffee shop that sells books from Wolverine Farm Book House, located at 114 N. College Ave., and open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. or 10 p.m., depending on the day of the week. Other Spots Each dorm has a lobby and study areas for students who live in the dorms. Local study spots in dorm complexes like Academic Village (south side) and the Pavilion (north side). Julia Trowbridge can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com.
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-- Household and family matters take center stage through tomorrow. Focus on home improvement. Beautify something that has been bugging you. Discover buried treasure.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- 8
-- You can have too much of a good thing. Today and tomorrow favor communications. Choosing when to be silent is as important as what you say.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- 7 --
Financial matters take priority for a few days. Resist the temptation to splurge or overindulge; everything in moderation. Control wasteful habits to grow savings.
CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- 9 -- You’re especially sensitive. Follow a personal ambition. Doubts could interfere. Get out of your head and into conversation. Listen to your crew. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- 6 -- Get into a peaceful project today and tomorrow. Private productivity recharges you. Avoid anxiety or overstimulation; find your happy place. Listen to intuition. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- 8 -- You can have fun with friends today and tomorrow without spending a fortune. Share resources. Invite people to a potluck. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -Today is an 8 -- You’re in the professional spotlight through tomorrow. Ask for support if you need it. Find ways to reduce stress, tension or anxiety for best results. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- 7 -- Plan your itinerary and backup options before setting off. Unforeseen circumstances could make you deviate from your intended route. Pack lightly and stay in communication.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec.
21) -- 8 -- Go over the numbers over the next few days. Avoid sensitive issues; breakdowns spark arguments that get you nowhere. Stick to common priorities and solutions.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
-- 7 -- Resolve a problem with your partner. Collaborate and compromise for a solution that works for both of you. Listen for what’s wanted and needed. Stay receptive.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
-- 7 -- Nurture your physical health and well-being today and tomorrow. A challenge requires practice and special care. Prepare for optimum performance.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- 8
-- Indulge your favorite passions and obsessions over the next few days. Play games you love. Hang out with special people. Romance could spark.
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