Homecoming Edition 2019

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Colorado State football’s uniform history in color

By Tyler Meguire & Ryan Loberger @CSUCollegian

It is officially Homecoming week at Colorado State University. One of the best things about Homecoming is the traditions and, most famously, the football game to wrap up the week. CSU will host San Diego State at Canvas Stadium in a Stripe Out game Saturday night.

With so much history and tradition to celebrate this week, we decided to take a look at the Ram uniforms over the years.

These uniforms have taken many different shapes, especially with the transitions from Colorado Agricultural College to Colorado State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts (Colorado A&M) to Colorado State University.

1922-1958 Orange, Green, Yellow and White 1920s Wearing what is considered the first uniform of the Aggies and the Colorado Agricultural College, the team donned an old leather helmet with a dark green base, leather colored pants and numbers. After a decade of losing, the hiring of Harry W. Hughes in 1911 as head coach and athletic director turned the program around.

Starting with a new field in 1912, Hughes and the Aggies won conference championships in 1915, 1916, 1919, 1920, 1925 and 1927.

CSU uniforms from 1922-28.

ARTWORK COURTESY OF ANDREW QUIRK QUIRK PHOTOGRAPHY

1930s The Aggies wore a green and yellow look at the end of

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the 1920s and into the early 1940s. The team captured conference championships in 1933 and 1934 with Hughes retiring as head coach in 1941. The defining feature of the uniform was the bright yellow stripe and the deep forest green with a matching helmet. This was also the first time the uniforms had a number displayed on the front of the jersey, and the feature stayed on every jersey after that. During this time in 1935, the Colorado Agricultural College was renamed to Colorado A&M.

player and at-the-time Line Coach Don Mullison.

Mullison took over in 1956, and his tenure as the head coach was forgettable to say the least. He had only two winning seasons and an overall record of 19-40-1 in his five seasons. The biggest news for the football team was in the 1957-58 season. The Colorado A&M was no more, and Colorado State University was born. With the new name, CSU decided to change the uniforms up just a bit. The helmets no longer featured the ram horns like in previous years. Instead, the helmets just had generic numbers. The freshly outfitted Rams also changed their home uniforms to the green top and white pants instead of orange pants.

CSU uniforms from 1929-32.

ARTWORK COURTESY OF ANDREW QUIRK QUIRK PHOTOGRAPHY

1940s This new uniform duo was the first to have a solid green jersey and a solid white jersey.

When Hughes retired from head coaching duties, the University hired Bob Davis on Jan. 6, 1947, and under his tenure, the Aggies had several successful seasons and sent multiple players to the NFL. Some notable players include defensive tackles Dale Dodrill and Thurman “Fum” McGraw; defensive backs Jim David, Don Burroughs and Jack Christiansen; halfback Alex Burl; and quarterback Gary Glick. This uniform was worn by McGraw, one of the greatest athletes to walk the grounds of Fort Collins.

1950s It may not look like it, but the helmets from 1949-50 have one huge difference from previous helmets. The 1950s helmet featured the introduction of the plastic helmet rather than the old leather helmet. Like Hughes, Davis stepped down as the coach of the Aggies but stayed as the athletic director, and the school hired former

CSU uniforms from 1950 featuring the new plastic helmet. ARTWORK

COURTESY OF ANDREW QUIRK QUIRK PHOTOGRAPHY

1959-1992 Green, Yellow and White 1960s Fresh off a new school name, the Rams got rid of the Aggie orange to start a new chapter for themselves. CSU took a big shift to green and yellow as a new brand for the school.

Mike Lude took over after Mullison was fired in 1961. The Lude era was another one CSU fans won’t remember fondly. In seven years of the Lude era, the Rams went 29-51-1, and in 1962, they went 0-10. In 1966, CSU went 7-3, marking the best season under Lude. The Rams’ jersey donned the NCAA approved 100th anniversary decal on the side of the helmet — worn in 1969.

The uniforms also featured CSU on the sleeves, a style that would not be seen again. Lude departed Fort Collins after eight seasons following a lowly 4-9 record.

CSU uniforms from 1962-68.

ARTWORK COURTESY OF ANDREW QUIRK QUIRK PHOTOGRAPHY

1970s The Rams’ struggles continued in the early part of the decade as Coach Jerry Wampfler only lasted two seasons and resigned before the 1972 season with a record of 8-25. The Rams kept their Packers-resembling uniforms but added detail to the helmets that had not been displayed on the uniforms since 1956: the ram horns.

Sark Arslanian came to Fort Collins in 1973, and the team found some stability in his eight years leading the team. Finishing with a 45-47-4 record, the highlight of the Arslanian era came in the 1977 season as the Rams finished with a 9-2-1 record. After that, it was a steady decline before Arslanian left Fort Collins in the 1981 season after the Rams started the season with an embarrassing 0-6 record. The rest of the season didn’t go any better.

of the low points for CSU. The team is the first team in NCAA history to go 0-12 — not the first team to go winless, just 0-12. Not much changed in the uniforms, however. They had similar jerseys to the 1969 team with the horns. The slow start to the ‘80s was an indicator of things to come, with just two seasons over .500 in the decade that the Rams chewed through three head coaches.

Coach Leon Fuller lasted as the Rams coach from 198288 and resigned in 1988 as the team fell to a 1-10 record. Earle Bruce took over in 1989 and led the Rams to some of the biggest wins in program history. A 3231 win over Oregon in the 1990 Freedom Bowl and a surprising 17-14 victory over the LSU Tigers in 1992 stand out from the 22-24-1 record in Bruce’s four seasons at the helm.

Quarterback Terry Nugent drops back during a CSU football game.

PHOTO COURTESY OF JOHN HIRN ATHLETIC HISTORIAN FOR COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY

CSU football player has his photo taken in a gym between 1973-75.

PHOTO COURTESY OF JOHN HIRN ATHLETIC HISTORIAN FOR COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY

1980s The 1981 season was one

1993-Present Green, Yellow and White 1990s With Bruce’s departure in 1992, the Rams were at the doorstep of the golden age of CSU football under Coach Sonny Lubick. The school hired Lubick to bring the team back to relevancy in 1993, and the former Miami Hurricanes defensive coordinator was up to the task. Lubick brought in the new era of CSU football and with it his signature green and Vegas gold uniforms.

The 1997 season would feature one of the greatest teams in CSU history. This team finished with an overall record of 11-2 and was ranked 17th in the final AP poll. CSU also defeated New Mexico in the Western Athletic Conference and beat No. 19 Missouri in the Holiday Bowl. The Rams only wore these jerseys for a year because the white jersey featured gold lettering, and it was too hard to read.

Aggie football legend Thurman “Fum” McGraw poses for a photo on Colorado Field in 1949. PHOTO COURTESY OF JOHN HIRN ATHLETIC

HISTORIAN FOR COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY

CSU quarterback Bradlee Van Pelt evades a CU defender during a Showdown game in the mid 2000s. PHOTO COURTESY OF JOHN HIRN

ATHLETIC HISTORIAN FOR COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY

A CSU football player stands with his hands on his hips. PHOTO

COURTESY OF JOHN HIRN ATHLETIC HISTORIAN FOR COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY

2000s Entering the new millennium, CSU has maintained a similar look compared to recent years, as the uniforms have not changed much since 2003. The materials are better now than they were, and that is the only reason the main uniforms look different now.

The Homecoming game this Saturday will feature a new addition to the uniform, as the team will debut a new helmet featuring the Ram logo on the sides along with a stripe running vertically along the helmet.

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of the Rams’ football uniforms, visit collegian.com.

Ryan Loberger and Tyler Meguire can be reached at sports@collegian.com.

The Rams will wear these special edition stripe helmets in their Homecoming game Saturday against San Diego State University.

PHOTO COURTESY OF CSU FOOTBALL

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NEWS

In the Silver Spruce: Homecoming during WWII

By Ravyn Cullor @RCullor99

The Silver Spruce served as the annual yearbook for Colorado State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts and attempted to capture the important moments and faces on campus.

Most aspects of American life were changed during World War II, and how the Silver Spruce covered Homecoming was among them.

The yearbook from 1940, a year before the United States entered the war, detailed the traditions around Homecoming at the time. A campus luncheon came before an afternoon football game. The auditorium of Old Main saw Homecoming themed skits, and Johnson Hall hosted a Homecoming dance. The honor alumnus in 1940 was Charles Shepardson, the namesake for the building that stands on campus today.

The 1941, Silver Spruce had similar coverage, outlining the decoration of fraternity and sorority houses and a dinner honoring the football coach at the time, Harry Hughes.

1942’s book saw military activities pass sports in the pages, and Homecoming coverage only addressed the gameplay.

In the 1943 Silver Spruce, the foreword specifically addressed the impact of the war on students, and a Homecoming spread didn’t appear in the yearbook again for the rest of the war.

Recruiting calls for football were suspended in 1942 and didn’t reappear until 1945.

Ravyn Cullor can be reached at Colorado A&M’s first call for football tryouts after World War II. news@collegian.com.

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The 1943 Military Band practices on The Oval. SILVER SPRUCE, 1943

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Two Colorado A&M students train on an anti-tank gun at Fort Bliss, Texas, during the summer of 1943. SILVER SPRUCE, 1943

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NEWS

CSU Homecoming 2019 schedule

By Ravyn Cullor @RCullor99

Colorado State University is celebrating its 2019 Homecoming this weekend. Here are some of the upcoming events. A full list can be found on CSU’s website.

October 3 Recreation Center open hours for parents and family members (6 a.m.-11:30 p.m.)

Parents and family members can buy a four-day $10 pass to the CSU Recreation Center.

The pass will be valid between Oct. 3-6.

Proud to wear: CSU athletics apparel history with John Hirn (7-8:30 p.m.)

CSU athletics history expert John Hirn will give a free lecture at the Avenir Museum on the collection of 150 years of CSU athletic apparel. A corresponding exhibit, which includes items from Hirn’s collection, will be open with free admission Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

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October 4 Festival on The Oval (3-6 p.m.)

A free festival, including live music, food trucks, kid’s activities and a beer garden, will take place in The Oval. Yearbooks will be available for viewing.

Homecoming Parade (4:30-6 p.m.)

The parade route is available on the University website.

Friday Night Lights (6:30-8:30 p.m.)

The pep rally begins after the parade and includes a bonfire, fireworks and the lighting of the A. Admission is free.

October 5 Homecoming 5K Race (7:30-9 a.m.)

The 5K is open to all ages of “runners and walkers” and will be on campus this year. Registration is available online.

Parent and family breakfast (910:30 a.m.)

The Lory Student Center Ballrooms B and C will host a breakfast for parents and family to meet University leadership and connect with other

families. If a family still wishes to register, they may call CSU Events at 970-491-4601.

Tailgates (4-7:30 p.m.)

Two sets of tailgates will be running the day of the game.

The CSU Alumni Association Homecoming 2019 Tailgate will run all day and is partnered with the CSU Meat Judging Team to provide food. The Coors Light Ram Walk Tailgate, which begins at 4 p.m., will be hosted by the Alumni Association, Athletics and External Relations and is partnered with the Bohemian Foundation and High Country Beverage. Registration for both tailgates is available online.

Homecoming game (8 p.m.)

Kickoff for the game against San Diego State is set for 8 p.m.

October 6 Sunday Funday (3-5 p.m.)

Horse & Dragon Brewing Company will host an event for “alumni, staff, friends, families and future Rams.” Registration is available online.

Ravyn Cullor can be reached at news@collegian.com.

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NEWS

1968: Homecoming Dance halted by gas bomb in elevator

By Ravyn Cullor @RCullor99

Editor’s Note: This article originally ran in an October 1968 edition of The Collegian. Small edits have been made for ease of comprehension, but the original grammar, AP style and content of the article has been retained.

Written by Tim Norris in October 1968 The Homecoming Dance was cancelled and several policemen and firemen were overcome by fumes when gas was released at 8:45 Saturday night in the elevator in the Student Center, said Burl Shaw, Center night supervisor.

Units from all Fort Collins fire stations and police arrived at the scene almost immediately, Shaw said. “Our alarm system, activated by the gas, responded almost instantaneously,” he explained.

The gas, a choking and vomiting-inducing type technically called “CS,” may have ruined up to $4,000 (more than $29,000 today) worth of food, according

to the Student Center Director William Weddel, though total cost of the incident has not been determined. Shaw said that because of possible contamination the Student Center cafeteria and menu dining room will be closed today, though the Ramskeller will remain open.

Treated at Poudre Valley Memorial Hospital for inhalation of the gas and released were Lt. Robert Gilbreath of the Fort Collins Fire Department, and Sgt. Donald Banks, Dale Owens, Steven Edwards and Gale Bauldin of Campus Police.

Shaw described the canister as “like an old army tear-gas cartridge,” and said that it was placed above the false ceiling after one panel of the ceiling had been removed. “Fortunately the gas was contained pretty well within the elevator itself,” Shaw said: “As it was, the gas was extremely strong.” Shaw said that an estimated 150 persons were driven from the Student Center by the gas, which he said spread very quickly.

The canister itself was to be taken to Denver by police yesterday for fingerprint examination.

According to John Monahan, information service director, no suspects have been named.

The Homecoming Committee was to have met last night to determine what would be done about money from the purchase of tickets, said Committee Chairman Karen Asp. “We have two alternatives,” said Miss Asp: “We will either refund the money or set up a dance for Saturday night where Homecoming tickets will be honored. Personally, I think the choice really depends on the students,” she said. “If they don’t give a damn I sure don’t,” said Miss Asp of her Saturday night visit to the site of the gas release: “I couldn’t believe anyone would deliberately do this.”

Losses from the dance cancellation have not yet been determined, said Jasper French, a member of the Alumni Association, which handled the business end of the dance. “The band alone, though, cost us $600 (more

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than $4,300 today),” French said, “and I can’t say at this point how much more will be lost on such things as guards and decorations.

The cancellation was unfortunate,” he said.

Students driven from the Center by the gas and police had several comments. One male student said, “I was playing pool and this cat with a whistle came in and ru-

ined the whole shot.”

Another said, “Don’t look now, but the Campus Police are ‘liberating’ the Student Center for themselves.”

One of the musicians summed it all up when he said, “This is almost as bad as the time it rained on Memorial Day.” Ravyn Cullor can be reached at news@collegian.com.

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OPINION

Stop treating service dogs like tourist attractions Shay Rego & Keystone Rego @Shay_rego

Editor’s Note: The views expressed in the following column are those of the writer only and do not necessarily represent the views of The Collegian or its editorial board.

“Paws up,” I say to Keystone every morning to get him ready for school. He puts his front paws up on a chair to make getting him dressed easier. I put on his vest and he’s ready for work.

Keystone is my psychiatric and medical alert and response service dog. We’ve been training together for almost two years now. He began his service dog training from a basic program that cost around $3,000. From then on, I’ve put in hundreds of hours in task training and public access work. Otherwise, he’s just your average German shepherd.

The 10 minute walk into

central campus is usually never an issue. It’s the chaos on campus that causes me strain and stress as a handler. I’m a senior, and this year has had by far the most “service dogs” I have ever seen on campus.

Don’t get me wrong, there are plenty of real and amazing service dog handlers I’ve met at Colorado State University, but there’s also plenty of nontask trained pets that people just slap a vest on.

Keystone knows our route to and from school well enough that I’ve been able to shape it into a guiding task. I tell Keystone “let’s go,” and he guides me to class.

Our route includes passing through a small social area between the Parmelee and Durward dorms. We take a corner and see a husky wearing an “in training” vest. At first, everything seemed fine, until it saw Keystone. Then, the husky was on its hind legs, barking and lunging at Keystone. Keystone kept walking, but it did distract him enough to make him sway from his task.

Service dogs are taught to never be aggressive, yet here they are, creating fear for working dogs on campus. This was only one of the many ag-

gressive dogs we encounter almost daily at CSU. All too often when I ask people what tasks their service dog performs, I hear, “Oh, she’s my emotional support animal!

She’s certified and I have her paperwork, so I can take her everywhere!”

Great, another one of these types of people. It’s either blatant entitlement or genuine lack of education, but either way, these are the types of people that destroy service dog reputations.

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Emotional support animals are not the same as service dogs. According to the Americans with Disabilities Act, they don’t have public access rights like service dogs do.

There is also no such thing as a service dog registry, certification, ID or paperwork in the United States. Don’t go flaunting some fake registration you overpaid for online

because it legally means nothing and causes real service dogs major issues.

It’s not just the plethora of untrained dogs running around with people to class.

It’s the people themselves that cause me strain and stress as a handler. From the second we walk onto campus, Keystone and I suddenly become everyone’s entertainment.

I understand that having a dog with you everywhere you go is going to draw attention.

It’s sometimes easy to ignore the side glances and the subtle smiles.

However, it’s not easy to ignore the blatant pointing and the not so muffled cooing of “aww, puppy!” that I hear walking through The Plaza.

There are always eyes on me, and it’s extremely uncomfortable — I don’t think people even realize that they’re probably the 58th person to stare at me today, so of course they don’t see the harm in it.

Aside from the rude staring and obvious pointing that makes me feel like an anomaly, the overall lack of respect is dumbfounding. I can’t even walk through the Lory Student Center without someone stretching out their hand to try

and pet Keystone as we walk by, as if they’re casually bumping into him.

Petting a service dog can not only be distracting for the service dog while it’s working, but it’s also disrespectful.

A service dog is a piece of medical equipment. If you wouldn’t stare at someone’s cane or pet someone’s wheelchair, then don’t do it to a service dog. Don’t point at the dog, don’t shout about how adorable he is, don’t tell all your friends there’s a dog walking by — stop. I just want a normal day. If you must, observe from afar and don’t make a huge scene out of it.

After our day on campus, a long six hours of dealing with the dogs, the staring and the rude comments, we finally get back home. I collapse on my bed, I take off Keystone’s gear and he finally gets to go back to just being a regular dog. And sometimes, I wish he was just a regular dog.

The point is, if you don’t seriously need your dog with you, don’t take it with you — simple as that. And please, don’t pet the service dog. Having a service dog is hard enough as it is.

Shay Rego can be reached at letters@collegian.com.

SERIOUSLY

Bobo committed to mediocrity, lackluster season

By Ethan Vassar @ethanvassar

Editor’s Note: This is a satire piece from The Collegian’s opinion section. Real names may be used in fictitious/semi-fictitious ways. Those who do not read the editor’s notes are subject to being offended.

FORT COLLINS – The Colorado State University football team has been going through an identity crisis this season. A winnable game against Toledo that resulted in a loss has many fans wondering what direction the team is going. With Collin Hill sidelined and an already poor record, many are wondering what the team’s identity is going to be.

Now four games into the season, CSU Coach Mike Bobo reveals

his plan for the program: a dedication to mediocrity.

The team has shown flashes of competitiveness, mainly on the offensive side of the ball, but they can not seem to remain consistent throughout four quarters.

“Most of the students who come to the game leave at halftime, then don’t show up for the next two quarters,” Bobo said. “It’s almost like my players do the same. I wish they had that same lack of enthusiasm for all four quarters.”

If any player was an exception to this, it would be quarterback Hill. Prior to tearing his ACL for the third time against Arkansas, Hill had a passer rating of 159.1: the second best among Mountain West quarterbacks with 20 or more passing attempts. Additionally, Hill had

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a four to one touchdown to interception ratio on the year.

“I am trying to prepare these guys for the pros.

A lot of our guys might try out with the Broncos after graduating, so I want to give them a leg up on the competition.”

MIKE BOBO CSU FOOTBALL COACH

“Hill’s plays are super impressive, and I would be ecstatic if I wasn’t trying to maintain a mediocre football program here,” Bobo said. “Part of me was happy when

he went down with that ACL. If he kept that up, it would have threatened my vision for CSU football.”

Replacing Hill is Patrick O’Brien, whose talent is much more in line with Bobo’s middling plan for the team.

“That’s more like it,” Bobo said to the media after his squad’s fourth quarter collapse against Toledo.

While the offense is only now getting on the same page as Bobo, the Ram defense has been stout in their mediocrity all season. The abysmal tackling present in the fourth quarter against Arkansas is a prime example of Bobo’s lackluster vision for the team.

Many college football experts have said watching CSU’s defense try and fail to tackle number 85 on Arkansas was like watching hand

sanitizer trying to kill the last .1% of germs. Bobo takes this as high praise.

With Hill out and the defense acting like they’re playing touch football, it looks like the Ram football team may have finally found its identity in mediocrity. Bobo’s inspiration for this vision? Denver Broncos football.

“I am trying to prepare these guys for the pros,” Bobo said. “A lot of our guys might try out with the Broncos after graduating, so I want to give them a leg up on the competition.”

With Rams football emulating Broncos football, Colorado football fans will have a bunch of .500 seasons to look forward to.

Ethan Vassar can be reached at letters@collegian.com.

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OPINION

Sex education has yet to be more inclusive of LGBTQ students

By Kenia Ortiz @Kenia_Ortiz_

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.

Jorge Espinoza is an employee of Rocky Mountain Student Media.

In my previous article “Talking openly about sex encourages safe sex, not more sex,” I discussed how openly talking about sex on campus encourages safe sex and provides further sex education to our community.

However, the sex education conversation still mainly revolves around heterosexual couples.

I remember when I took sexed in middle school, sex was explained to me as “penis into vagina.” Condoms were introduced as a way of keeping women from getting pregnant and protected both the male and female partner from spreading or receiving STDs. Dental dams were explained as a way of women protecting themselves and their male partner

from STDs during oral sex.

Not once was it mentioned that a woman could use a dental dam when performing oral sex on another woman.

According to the Human Rights Campaign, “Inclusive programs are those that help youth understand gender identity and sexual orientation with age-appropriate and medically accurate information; incorporate positive examples of LGBTQ individuals, romantic relationships and families; emphasize the need for protection during sex for people of all identities; and dispel common myths and stereotypes about behavior and identity.”

Condoms, birth control, pregnancies, abortion and pulling out are topics that current sex education revolves around. While that information is important and crucial to encouraging people to have safe sex, it’s not information that resonates with everyone.

“Middle school sex education made me think that the only way to engage in sex was with women,” said Jorge Espinoza, third-year journalism and ethnic

studies major. “Now that I have no interest in having sex with women, I have to figure out what safe sex looks like for me and my partners when I should have learned in middle school with my hetero-performing peers.”

“Safe, fun, comfortable sex is something that everyone deserves to partake in if they choose to do so. Schools should teach sex education that allows everyone to enjoy sex safely.”

JORGE ESPINOZA CSU STUDENT

While sex-ed has been heteronormative for a long time, people are willing to change that.

The Human Rights Campaign article “A Call to Action: LGBTQ Youth Need Inclusive Health Education” said that “85% of parents surveyed supported discus-

sion of sexual orientation as part of sex education in high school, and 78% supported it in middle school. Sex education is a logical venue to help all youth learn about sexual orientation and gender identity and to encourage acceptance for LGBTQ people and families.”

No one should be ignored, shamed or left to educate themselves on a topic that everyone else is being educated on. Sex should be enjoyable, safe and consensual for everyone.

“Most LGBTQ+ couples don’t have the option of getting pregnant biologically, so they have to look at many options, but most of the time, they don’t know where to look or what to do,” said Litzy Lastra, first-year family and consumer sciences major. “I’m not saying I want to have a child now, but when I start thinking of it, I want to know what to do or where to go, so I have to look for it on my own and do research and find people who can help me with the information and options.”

According to GLSEN, there are four things not to do when

discussing non-heteronormative sex lives. There is the ignoring approach, the demonizing approach, the stigmatizing approach and the trans-gender excluding approach. However, there is one thing that should be done: the truly LGBTQ-inclusive approach, which encompasses LGTBQ sex lives, identities and issues.

“Sex education made me feel ashamed about having non penis-vagina sex,” Espinoza said. “(It) really kills the mood when you’re trying to have a good time.

Nonetheless, now that I’ve overcome that stigma, I can have the enjoyable safe sex I should have been having all along. Safe, fun, comfortable sex is something that everyone deserves to partake in if they choose to do so. Schools should teach sex education that allows everyone to enjoy sex safely.”

Sex education should allow people the space to feel comfortable asking questions and to be open about their sex lives.

Kenia Ortiz can be reached at letters@collegian.com.

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Cam gets artisan pizza and tries the Ramskellar Brewery’s new microbrew before heading to the game.

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Cam stops by the Campus Info Desk and Box Office to get the Homecoming schedule of events.

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Cam takes a break in the Commons and admires the art installations.

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Fri., Oct. 4

Cam warms up with a coffee at Sweet Sinsations cafe before meeting friends at the Level 100 Commons.

Cam picks up new Ram Gear at the CSU Bookstore.

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Cam walks to the Festival on the Oval to experience the booths and march in the Homecoming Parade with LSC students and staff.

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Later that day, Cam takes the Milestone Walking Tour to learn the history of the LSC building, past and present.

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Cam walks to the LSC to enjoy Friday Night Lights: Bonfire and Lighting of the A festivities on the LSC West Lawn.

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Cam stops in at Cam’s Lobby Shop to pick up a Grab-n-Go sandwich.

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Cam strolls through the LSC to check out the offices decorated for the Homecoming Decor Contest.

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Cam gathers with friends at Curfman Gallery to view poster designs at the CIIPE exhibit.

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Signature Ram Head

When you enter the East Entrance, look up to see the signature Ram Head sculpture. It is made of colorful acrylic rods that create a 3D Ram logo.

East West Corridor, Ram Welcome Wall Water Fountain Quotes The East West Corridor symbolizes the CSU student’s journey from orientation to graduation and beyond. To the left, find the Ram Welcome Wall, which displays photos from the past four years of first year and transfer students.

Each of seven water fountains throughout the Re•vitalized LSC, display quotes from Colorado State’s distinguished Presidents and Vice Presidents. Mary Ontiveros, CSU’s first Vice President of Diversity, has a quote on the LSC Theatre’s water fountain.

Fight Song and Alma Mater

The Fight Song and Alma Mater are two “points of pride” in CSU traditions as outlined by Colorado State’s Alumni Association. The LSC prominently features both in the building’s North South Corridor.

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The Morrill Act, groundbreaking legislation by President Abraham Lincoln in 1862, created the nation’s land-grant university system.

Colorado State University, Colorado’s only landgrant institution, celebrated the Act’s 150th anniversary in 2012. The Lincoln and LandGrant Walls pay tribute to this history.

Associated Students of Colorado State University Senate Chamber

The chamber serves as the home of the ASCSU Senate with state-of-the-art technology to serve a variety of student organizations and campus department needs. The updated venue was inspired by elements of legislative chambers at the state capitol.

Student Diversity Programs and Services

Symbolic of CSU’s commitment to all students across multiple identities and backgrounds, seven offices highlight and focus on the University’s diverse populations — rounded out by a satellite presence for the Office of International Programs on Level 300.

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Venetian Glass Tiled Main Staircase

The original CSU Plaza, as designed in the 1960s, was an emulation of Italy’s St. Mark’s Square. That design is represented in the LSC’s original Venetian glass tiles on the threestory main staircase. This milestone reflects every color represented in the original LSC from 1962 and was preserved as a reference point for visitors, past and present.

Curfman and Duhesa Galleries

Level 200’s Curfman Gallery is named after respected exhibition designer and CSU professor John H. (Jack) Curfman. The updated space includes a light-filled, twostory design with a second-floor observation deck and additional exhibition space to the west. Level 300’s Duhesa Gallery, focuses on exhibiting Native American art, a conscious reflection on CSU’s historical roots.

LSC Theatre

Renovated in 2012 and designed to be seamless with the Re•vitalized LSC, this awe-inspiring venue boasts wood walls reminiscent of Colorado’s mountainscape, retractable seating that allows for banquet or stadium-style seating, and an open lobby with views of the Sutherland Garden plinth lawn and the scenic Front Range community.

Research Wall

Level 300’s Research Wall showcases the research, artistry, talent, and accomplishments of CSU faculty and students with rotating photo slideshows and research videos. Designed by graphic design professor John Gravdahl, the four art panels are inspired by scientific methods and are depicted with minimalist imagery.

Ramskeller

This updated campus pub features a microbrewery and College of Health and Human Sciences classroom focused on the study of fermentation. The classroom is dedicated by children of CSU Alumnus Iriving Brown, and is named in his memory.

Sutherland Community Garden, Diane Warren Kindness Lounge, and Ram Head Fountain

The Diane Warren Kindness Lounge is a gathering space with a fireplace and a view of the Sutherland Community Garden featuring a plinth lawn and sculptures by alumnus Pard Morrison, donated by Tom and Jean Sutherland. The Ram Head Fountain features three original hand-carved heads from 1962.

Grand Ballroom

At 15,000 square feet, our Grand Ballroom is the largest in Northern Colorado and can split into four separate ballrooms, each with its own audiovisual booth and projectors. The curtain-free, floor-to-ceiling Electrochromatic glass wall dims or brightens based on the natural light. The spectacular west facing view is a Northern Colorado must-see.

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Get to know the foe, San Diego State football

By Ryan Loberger @LobergerRyan

This year, Colorado State football will host San Diego State in their first matchup since 2016.

Over the weekend, we caught up with sports editor and Aztec football reporter Aaron Tolentino of The Daily Aztec for a Q&A. We asked Tolentino about the upcoming game and how the Aztecs have looked this season prior to making the trip to Fort Collins.

Both teams had a down year last season. Do you think the Aztecs entered camp with a chip on their shoulder, similar to CSU? Definitely, that’s all you’ll hear from all the players.

Everyone talked about it at the end of the year, that (they) didn’t play as a team and (everyone) started pointing the finger.

I think a lot of that had to do with the O-line just because at San Diego State, they run the ball a lot. Obviously, if you have a bad O-line, I don’t care how good your running back is, it isn’t going to work. ... That trickled down to everything else the players kept talking about. This is a bounceback season. They’re not used to 7-6. They’re used to 11 wins, and they want to get back to that level.

SDSU is off to a 3-1 start. Many experts picked you guys to battle with Fresno State for the Mountain West division crown.

How has the team looked thus far in your eyes, and do you think they’ll live up to the expectations?

I would definitely say so.

Their defense is really good. Through the first three games, they only gave up (an average) eight points per game and only 23 (points) to Utah State, which is pretty good considering they were averaging (41) points per game before that, and seven of those points were on a pick-six.

So the defense has only really given up 16 points, 10 points, 14 points and zero points. With what the other contenders in the Western Division are, ... Fresno is going to be a little bit weaker this year, so I don’t think they’re going to go 12-2. And Nevada is still going to be tough, but I think the Western Division is wide open, and San Diego State is at the top of that mix.

Aztecs rank in the top 25 in total defense among FBS teams, holding opponents to near 280 yards per game.

What about the defense is so suffocating?

It’s weird because you usually say with a defense that it starts up front.

That’s probably the weakest part of their defenses coming back because they had everyone graduate. ... The defense is really anchored by the linebacker core. Guys like Kyahva Tezino are big players in that, and the secondary has been a strong suit.

Tariq Thompson is probably their best guy in the secondary.

He’s a guy who can tackle, make plays on the ball and get (interceptions). Dwayne Johnson (Jr.) plays a hybrid position like a safety and a linebacker and can make all those hard hits and tackles.

Then there are guys like Darren Hall who’s a little bit smaller

but a very athletic guy getting interceptions, making plays on the ball, breaking up passes. (He) had two forced fumbles against New Mexico State. The (Aztecs) have a plethora of guys in the secondary and at linebacker.

The team’s offense has been overshadowed by the defensive unit. What can you tell me about the offense and how they’ve performed running a new offense?

I think the biggest thing for the offense is this is the first year they’re switching to the spread (offense). Historically, San Diego State has always been pro-style, I-formation, run the ball down your throat. This is the first year they’re in the spread, so all the coaches have been talking about “We didn’t expect them to nail down the spread the first couple games,” and it showed.

Honestly, it was ugly to watch the offense against Weber State.

Weber State is no Alabama, and the (Aztecs) were able to put up no touchdowns and two field goals against Weber State.

What kind of update can you give on Juwan Washington’s ankle injury, and can we expect him in the SDSU backfield this weekend?

The other big thing about the offense as to why (they’re) not (the) strong suit compared to the defense is that Juwan Washington has been hurt pretty much all year. He started one game and kinda hobbled into the UCLA game and then didn’t play against New Mexico or Utah State.

San Diego State running back Donnel Pumphrey (19) stiff arms Colorado State University safety Kevin Pierre-Louis (26) Oct. 31, 2015.

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Obviously, when you have the main running back who’s projected to rush for 2,000 yards not in your lineup, that changes some things. ... He’s still nursing (an ankle injury). He should be able to play Saturday given the bye week.

This game has SDSU defense vs. CSU offense written all over it. Who’s your X-factor for this game on defense for the Aztecs?

If (Marvin Kinsey Jr. or another running back) is on fire and if he gets a good amount of carries, then it’s going to be dependent on guys like Kyahva Tezino at the linebackers core because he’s in the middle spying on whatever Kinsey’s doing, whether he’s gonna run the ball straight down their throat or get a sweep to the outside or may-

be a screen pass. … Look for (Tezino) to be that guy if they’re able to slow down the Colorado State offense.

Last time these two teams met, CSU came away victorious with a 63-31 win in San Diego. Who you got winning the game this Saturday?

The editorial board had a prediction at the beginning of the year before the season even started of what the games were going to be like, and I’m going to stick to it. Despite being a tough road game at elevation, I had (SDSU) losing to Utah State, which they did, (and I predict) the Aztecs bounce back and beat Colorado State in a tough, grind-itout game 20-13.

Ryan Loberger can be reached at sports@collegian.com.

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By Junior Guerrero @juniorg45

The Rams are back at home to take on San Diego State this Saturday for their annual Homecoming game. This game is not only special for the players but for the fans as well. Family is encouraged to come and celebrate this special occasion and be with their loved ones while watching the Rams play.

To celebrate Homecoming week, let’s do a little time traveling back to the 1999 season when these two teams faced each other almost 20 years to the day.

On Oct. 16, 1999, San Diego State traveled to Fort Collins to duke it out with the Rams. Carrying a 3-2 record on the season, the Rams looked to continue their early success against the Aztecs and grab a win in front of their home fans.

The Aztecs, on the other hand, were dealing with some early season struggles of their own. They carried a 2-4 record into the game and wanted to steal a victory on the road and leave the Ram faithful speechless.

Heading into the game, the Rams were the superior team. Not only did the Rams boast a better record on the season, but they were also statistically better on offense than the Aztecs. The Rams on paper were better at passing and rushing and had a better total point average on the season.

However, the Aztecs were a top 20 defense in yards allowed in the

country at the time. They were very stingy when it came to giving up big plays and yards in general.

Their best chance of stunning the Rams needed to come via the defense. If they were able to make it a dog fight, the Aztecs could be victorious — and that’s exactly what happened.

The Aztecs pulled off the upset against the Rams in a freezing fight in Fort Collins. Throughout the first half, the temperature dropped down to nearly 30 degrees with snow falling. The Aztecs led the Rams 10-3 heading into halftime.

When the action picked back up in the second half, the Rams were able to get back on the board and knot the game up at 10-10. As the snow continued to fall, both teams fought hard to pull out a gritty victory.

In the fourth quarter, the Aztecs were able to put together a long drive that ended with a 40-yard touchdown pass with 11 minutes remaining in the game. With their backs against the wall, the Rams were unable to complete the comeback and fell short in the snowy battle.

Let’s head back to the present, shall we?

Twenty years later, the Rams have a chance to rewrite history in front of their home fans and take down the Aztecs. Who knows, we might even see an appearance of some snow. I mean, it is Colorado, right?

Junior Guerrero can be reached at sports@collegian.com.

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ARTS & CULTURE

Collegian picks: Favorite Homecoming weekend activities

By The Arts & Culture Staff @CSUCollegian

Homecoming weekend is a great time to take a break from the stress of classes and remember why it is so special to be a Colorado State University Ram. Whether you are enjoying the autumn weather in Old Town with family or taking part in the many events put on by campus organizations, the weekend offers something for everyone to get in the spirit of the Homecoming season.

Here’s what the arts and culture desk chose as their favorite way to spend their Homecoming weekend.

Elena Waldman Honestly, I’ve never really cared that much for Homecoming weekend. I’m not very into football, but I do like the energy the football game brings to campus.

I really like how excited students get, and seeing people show their families around Fort Collins is heartwarming. When my family does come, I like to show them around my favorite Fort Collins spots and make them take me out to eat at restaurants I’m too broke to afford.

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Miles Parrish As someone with family far away from CSU, my favorite thing to do during Homecoming is take a seat in my favorite lawn chair in my front yard and crack open a case of Rolling Rocks with my friends, as students and their families walk by in search of ways to spend their Homecoming weekend with each other. That’s what I call CSUnity. It brings a tear to the eye.

Lauryn Bolz Seeing everyone sport their green T-shirts and all the events produce such a great feeling of Ram pride. I especially love bringing my family around when they visit for Homecoming weekend.

Fort Collins puts on a lot of fun and family-friendly events, like the festival at The Oval and the parade, making it a great time to show off this cute little town. That being said, the best part of the

weekend is the excuse to splurge on a nice dinner at Union or Rare.

Justin Rios I’ve never really cared for Homecoming week, but it’s nice to see everyone else hyped up about it! There’s a bonfire though, so that’s exciting. However, my favorite Homecoming activity would have to be catching up on sleep, because sleep is everything.

Scotty Powell My favorite Homecoming activity is the Distinguished Alumni Awards dinner because I’m not invited to it anyway, so I don’t feel obligated to attend. I also like the parent and family breakfast because there’s FREE BACON! Autumn Sorrentino My favorite Homecoming activity is hearing about Homecoming because I’m a freshman who has no clue what to expect this season. Apparently there’s a bonfire, so that’s cool! I’m always down to roast some s’mores.

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Leo Friedman My favorite Homecoming activity is having my parents bring me to a nice restaurant. I need a break from instant ramen. My favorite place to go is Jay’s Bistro.

They have great steaks and live jazz music every weekend.

Matt Campbell My favorite Homecoming activity is going to a football game with my friends and watching all the students build a sense of community out of CSU pride. It’s so nice to be surrounded by fellow students and fans all cheering for their team.

Ty Davis My favorite Homecoming activity is either going to sit in a movie theater for a movie marathon to escape from everyone or heading into Old Town to celebrate with everyone and their parents.

Emily Pisqui My favorite Homecoming activity is the bonfire. It’s nice to be with my fellow Rams, enjoying each other’s company. I also love having my parents come down for the weekend to watch the CSU football game together and get some good food. It’s an overall great time on campus.

Dom Brazeau My favorite Homecoming activity is my parents coming to CSU and showing them around campus, showing them where my classes are and showing them my favorite places around the school.

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Students gather next to the 2018 Homecoming bonfire. PHOTO BY MATT TACKETT THE COLLEGIAN

Then, later that day, I like going to the football game.

Sam Sedoryk My favorite Homecoming activity is going to Old Town for a night out with everyone or going to campus on Friday night for the bonfire and fireworks. It’s a great time to escape the stress of college and just enjoy the spirit-filled weekend.

Joel Thompson This Homecoming weekend, I will most likely go to a few concerts. There are plenty of local venues hosting shows this weekend and maybe even a few DIY shows happening. I like to relieve stress by hate-moshing alone while a bunch of strangers watch me awkwardly.

Arrion Smith I would most definitely have to say that my favorite part of Homecoming weekend is when my family comes up, and we go down to Old Town and catch up.

Another thing that I love about Homecoming weekend is the Homecoming game itself. The CSU environment seems to be more upbeat and ready to take on the Friday Night Lights.

The arts and culture staff can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com.

Fans high-five each other and cheer during the Homecoming game against the New Mexico Lobos on Oct. 13, 2018. COLLEGIAN FILE PHOTO

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ARTS & CULTURE

5 classic Homecoming events to spark CSU pride

By Leo Friedman @LeoFriedman13

Colorado State University is celebrating 150 years of tradition this year, which means this Homecoming weekend is going to be bigger and better than ever before. Throughout the week, events will be held on and off campus to unite new students, alumni and family in CSU spirit. From old traditions to newer family-friendly events, there are plenty of things to do for all ages.

1. Festival on The Oval The Oval is always a good place to bring family or friends in town. It will be even more special this weekend. From 3-6 p.m. on Friday, there will be food trucks parked along The Oval, activities for kids and adults alike and live music by Kerry Pastine and the Crime Scene and Kind Dub. This event is free, except for food and drink, and open to everyone.

Many organizations on campus and representatives from the

different colleges will also be at the festival, so people can show their friends and family how they get involved at CSU. 2. Homecoming Parade The Homecoming Parade is an annual tradition that brings the Fort Collins and campus communities together. Starting at The Oval and ending on Laurel Street, parade floats will travel through campus, highlighting student organizations and various community groups.

The parade is always a great source of Ram pride and should not be missed. Starting at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, the parade will go until 6 p.m.

3. Friday Night Lights Starting just after the parade at 6:30 p.m. and running through 8 p.m., this event serves as a pep rally for the upcoming football game. An annual bonfire and lighting of the A always serves up Ram pride for friends and family alike, and a huge firework display will add to the excitement. It will begin at the Lory Student Center.

4. Homecoming football game What would Homecoming weekend be without football?

The game, especially now that it is located on campus, is a hit for students and families alike.

There are plenty of tailgates and other activities leading up to the game, which kicks off at 8 p.m. on Saturday. It’s a great opportunity to show people the new stadium, as well as to cheer on the Rams against San Diego State. Tickets for the football game can be found on CSU’s ticket office website.

5. Sunday Funday Sunday Funday, located at Horse & Dragon Brewing Company, is the last of the Homecoming weekend events. It is a relaxing event for alumni, students, future Rams, faculty and anyone else interested in celebrating the end of Homecoming. The event, put on by the Alumni Association, will be from 3-5 p.m.

Leo Friedman can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com.

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Students reflect on Homecoming weekend at CSU

By Emily Pisqui @emilypisq15

The time has finally come for Homecoming week here at Colorado State University. It’s the time where students, staff and the Fort Collins community come together to share their Ram pride while creating wonderful memories.

Homecoming is a week full of engaging activities throughout CSU’s campus. This is the time during the semester where students can mingle and participate in sharing their traditions or trying new things. Homecoming activities include the famous annual bonfire, a 5K run, a parade and more.

Whether people celebrate Homecoming with their family or the group of friends they’ve established at CSU, most students find a way to celebrate their first month in college (or back in college).

As opposed to newer students, who may not have experienced enough of this cam-

pus to really get a feel for what Homecoming is all about, returning students reflect on what Homecoming weekend means to them.

“I love hearing about what Rams are doing as alumni and how they reconnect with the culture of campus.”

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“Homecoming is a special and fun time of the semester because it entails a special togetherness aspect,” said Jessica Crowley, a junior at CSU. “I also view this week officially to kick off and welcome the fall season with good fun, good food and good company.”

Crowley also expressed how excited she is for the football

game and being able to show her family the side of her CSU experience that they do not normally get to see.

“My family is just an hour away, so they come up for the game at the end of Homecoming week,” Crowley said. “We are (a) football-loving family, so I love to be able to enjoy the game with them by my side.”

There are many activities people can do for Homecoming week, but Crowley recommends to try and attend everything that is going on.

“CSU does a great job putting on all these events,” Crowley said. “Go out enjoy this special time of the year and have fun!”

For CSU senior Sarah Szostak, who is also a Ram Handler, the annual customs of Homecoming week give her a sense of pride and belonging. Working as a Ram Handler also gives her a pretty unique Homecoming experience.

“Homecoming at CSU means getting to be part of the

traditions that make the University so special,” Szostak said.

“As a Ram Handler, I get to hear so many heartwarming stories from fellow Rams, and being part of the special University festivities makes me so proud to be a Ram.”

“I look forward to it because it makes me excited for the rest of the school year.”

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Szostak also mentioned how her role as a Ram Handler has become something she takes pride in. She said children regularly approach her when she is working with Cam, making her feel close to the Fort Collins community.

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close CSU is intertwined with the community and how our traditions bring the community together,” Szostak said.

This year, Szostak wants to change what she did last year by interacting with people outside her friend group and getting to know more alumni.

“This year, I plan on interacting more with alumni and hearing stories from other people who love CSU,” Szostak said. “I love hearing about what Rams are doing as alumni and how they reconnect with the culture of campus.”

Other students find that Homecoming week is a good way to unwind and prepare for the more difficult weeks of the semester to come.

“I look forward to it because it makes me excited for the rest of the school year,” said CSU junior Ricky Esparza. “I see this time as getting together with my friends and try to let loose and show my school spirit.”

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By Joel Thompson @probably_joel

Homecoming week is here at Colorado State University, and after six weeks of classes, it’s time for a change of pace.

To pair with the changing of the season, and to prematurely celebrate finishing midterms, here are six new releases from a variety of artists to shake up your music taste this semester.

1. Just Friends - “Fever” Just Friends’ latest song is a ballad of love: the perfect way to send off summer. Every song the band has released is danceable beyond belief, and this one is no exception. “Fever” invokes the feeling of driving in your car with the windows down and singing along with someone you love. This song feels timeless and is instantly classic. Just Friends successfully combines funk, pop and rock in a way that takes over your body, with no choice but to sing and dance along.

2. Lady Denim - “Cherry Limeade” Fort Collins band Lady Denim released their upbeat and catchy pop-rock song about young love, “Cherry Limeade,” earlier this year. Along with their dreamy nature, Lady Denim brings an undeniable groove to this track. The change of tempo at 2:20 perfectly contrasts the previous upbeatness, and it builds up to the end.

It’s a satisfying song and one that warrants repeat listens.

STREAMING ■ These songs can be streamed

on Spotify and Apple Music.

3. Macseal - “Graduating Steps” “Graduating Steps” is a song about the many failures and defeats of life but with a flowery and reassuring tone. Macseal brings an indie-pop feel to their usually emo/punk style, which allows a whole new depth to their already personal lyrics. The chorus is especially grabbing and relatable; the first time it comes is especially powerful, as it breaks through the slow, almost folky first verse.

4. Rex Orange County - “10/10” Rex Orange County brings another one of his classic sorrowful upbeat pop songs with “10/10.” The track has a grand

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feel to it, especially the organlike synths backing Rex’s rap/ pop hybrid vocals. Everything in this song feels right. There’s a certain synergy with the beat, instruments and vocals that bring you into it. Rex has a way of dealing with normally serious and melancholy themes with positivity and optimism.

5. Soccer Mommy - “lucy” Soccer Mommy has a track record of releasing perfect emo tunes for any occasion, and while “lucy” is no exception, it also takes almost a psychedelic rock approach to her normally vulnerable songs. She also invokes some of Avril Lavigne’s slower grungier tracks in “lucy.” The chorus, which is more traditionally aligned with Soccer Mommy’s dreamy emo nature, perfectly contrasts the soft grunge backing.

6. Gus Dapperton - “I Got The Floor” Gus Dapperton is an artist committed to aesthetic, but he successfully brings a darker feel to his signature dream dance style.

All of his songs evoke very specific feelings and imagery, and “I Got The Floor” is no different. It embraces the dark side of techno, and it’s the closest thing I’ve felt to being at the after party of a European goth discotech rave. The consistent beat throughout is perfect to nod your head to. Dapperton’s vocals start off hushed and personal, and then he transitions into his normal drawn-out nature. The low-fi nature of the song’s beginning almost feels like the calm before the storm.

Joel Thompson can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com.

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4 bars to treat your family to a sophisticated night out

By Elena Waldman @WaldmanElena

For some students, the football-focused Homecoming hijinks at Colorado State University aren’t that appealing. In fact, sometimes the best place to take your family is one of Fort Collins’ eccentric local bars for a more sophisticated night on the town. Of course, a lot of local bars are hosts for obnoxiously drunk college students, so this might be a weekend to explore some of the less frat-guy popular bars Fort Collins has to offer.

For those who are of age, here are four bars to take your parents to during Homecoming weekend to avoid the college student crowds.

1. Social Inspired by a ‘20s style speakeasy theme, Social is easily one of the fanciest bars in Old Town, giving off a “Midnight in Paris” vibe with its vintage displays and mellow music. The bar in Old Town Square is also underground, so you and your family can enjoy the enticing exclusive vibe the bar offers.

Mixed drinks are served with an extra amount of care and cocktail

expertise, with the Aperol Spritz and Dirty Martini being personal favorites.

2. The Emporium/Sunset Lounge at The Elizabeth Hotel The Emporium Kitchen and Wine Market, as well as the Sunset Lounge, are a restaurant and bar that operate out of the Elizabeth Hotel. Much like the name suggests, the Wine Market offers a vast selection of wines, ranging all the way from just over $30 to $300 bottles. This really is the place for a sitdown, dimly lit atmosphere, and if you want to treat your parents to a nice dinner with wine, The Emporium is the way to go. On the other hand, the Sunset Lounge is more of a classy outdoor experience for enjoying a nice cocktail. The Lounge also hosts live jazz from Wednesdays to Saturdays at 7 p.m., so if your family is the kind that likes to talk and drink over some mellow tunes, this might be the place to check out.

3. Union Union is a pretty popular American restaurant on Jefferson Street, but many people aren’t as familiar with the wide-ranging drink menu.

The bar, highlighted right in the middle of the restaurant, offers all kinds of eccentric drinks, which, according to their website, are “inspired by a traditional soda fountain.” Because Union has its own spin on cocktail making, this is a great place to try out new drinks and maybe find something that you won’t find anywhere else.

4. The Cache at Ginger and Baker Operating out of Ginger and Baker’s top level, The Cache is a Colorado cuisine inspired restaurant that is also home to a bar with one of the best ambiances in Fort Collins. The rooftop bar is a suitable place to try one of their popular cider flights or some wine accumulated from all over the globe.

If your bougie taste can’t be satisfied with your low budget, Homecoming weekend might be the time to have your parents take the spending reigns. Though these bars aren’t necessarily cheap, at least they won’t be filled with drunk college students clumsily spilling their drinks on the dance floor.

Elena Waldman can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com .

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