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Fort Collins carbon report released, emissions down 7% By Noelle Mason @noellemaso

In January, the City of Fort Collins released its annual Community Carbon Inventory report for 2019 as part of its broader Climate Action Plan. The Climate Action Plan outlines several goals to reduce carbon emissions in the City; the first benchmark of which is to reduce carbon emissions by 20% of the 2005 level by 2020. The recent 2019 report shows a 7% decrease in carbon emissions citywide and a 28% decrease per person. According to Adelle McDaniel, interim senior sustainability specialist, current projections estimate a 17% decrease in citywide carbon emissions for the 2020 Community Carbon Inventory report, working toward the goal of becoming a carbon-neutral city by 2050. The City’s 2015 Climate Action Framework outlines the effects of unchecked climate change that Fort Collins citizens are already starting to feel the brunt of. Severe heat waves, droughts and intense wildfires, such as the Cameron Peak fire, are all to be expected as the climate warms as a result of unmitigated carbon emissions. McDaniel said Fort Collins follows a global standard protocol for accounting for and reporting citywide greenhouse gas. The City collects data on usage of electricity, natural gas, waste, ground transportation, water, industrial processes and product use emissions and uses a conversion factor to understand how much emissions come from each source, McDaniel said. According to the new report, the majority of the City’s carbon emissions come from electricity usage.

‘Shattering Perspectives’ about Africa through ceramics Exhibit by CSU faculty and students shows the continent’s cultural diversity SEE SHATTERING PERSPECTIVES BY MAX HOGAN ON PAGE 11 >>

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ASCSU discusses elections, passes bill for permanent food pantry By Ceci Taylor @cecelia_twt

During Wednesday night’s senate meeting of the Associated Students of Colorado State University, senators discussed a new campaign bill, funds for upcoming ASCSU elections and passed a bill that will give Rams Against Hunger a permanent pantry on campus. Voter engagement campaign bill The senate unanimously passed a bill that would establish a campaign to increase voter engagement for the ASCSU election. The bill will create a voter engagement caucus that will work to promote the election and encourage students to vote. The senate also ratified two legislative members and one chair for the new voter engagement caucus. Rams Against Hunger proposal for permanent home The senate discussed a bill that would give Rams Against Hunger a permanent food pantry on campus. The bill asked for $61,200 for the construction of a permanent pantry in the southwest quadrant of the General Services Building. Michael Buttram, the program coordinator for community engagement in the Student Leadership, Involvement and Commu-

nity Engagement offices, said, if approved, the pantry will help a lot of students and staff members. “I’m going to stress over and over that the need is there,” Buttram said. “And with the understanding that the (Lory Student Center) Theatre will go back to being a theatre at some point when (COVID-19) is over, we are actively seeking another location for this pantry.” Buttram also said those with food insecurity might also face housing insecurity or mental health issues. “The long-term vision for this location is for it to become a more basic-needs center,” Buttram said. “Where we can address those issues and have kind of a hub for those services.” Senator Lizzy Osterhoudt urged the senate to pass the bill and said the senate would still have a lot of money left over for future projects. “If all of the pieces of legislation that we already have on the floor ... were to pass including this, we still have about $10,000 left,” Osterhoudt said. “So I think this would be a great thing to have and we could also say that we helped Rams Against Hunger find a proper home.” Recruitment and Retention Officer Ryan Kropp also spoke his support for the bill.

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“I can’t think of a bill that I would support more,” Kropp said. “I think it’s one of the most necessary bills that we have. You really can’t survive without food, let alone take and pass classes.” Chief of Staff Jasper Sloss said it’s the perfect time to pass a bill like this and thanked the authors and Buttram for the work put in to make it happen. The senate unanimously passed the bill and confirmed a proper home for Rams Against Hunger. “I’m really truly honored to be doing this work and honored to be in this position,” Buttram said. “And to have the support of you all as representatives of the student body. That’s a tremendous vote of confidence for this work, it lets us know we’re doing the right thing.” Allocating additional election funds Supreme Court Justice Peyton Dailey presented a bill that would request additional funds from the ASCSU general fund to create a full $3,000 elections budget. “So we’ve had two elections at CSU this year instead of one because of the pandemic,” Dailey said. “So in the budget, there’s $3,000 total for this year, and that usually is for one election cycle.” Dailey said they’re looking to pull $1,600 from ASCSU funds to make sure the elections manager

will have the same amount of money the elections manager had in the fall. “With the heightened costs of tabling and reserving spaces and debates we need to make sure that the elections are equal.” Dailey said currently there isn’t enough money to cover the cost of tabling at the LSC and wanted to expedite the bill to pass it on the first reading. However, ASCSU senate bylaws do not allow for that and Speaker of the Senate Christian Dykson said a motion to waive the senate bylaws would have to pass in order to expedite the bill. The motion to waive the senate bylaws did not pass by a vote of 8-23-3. Dailey said the elections may need to be delayed due to lack of funding.

Extension of COVID-19 Indigenous Student’s Travel Grant Osterhoudt presented a bill that expanded on a previous bill passed by the senate. The previous bill allocated funds for a travel grant for Indigenous students. “The purpose of this bill is to maybe ensure that the funds we previously allocated in November do not go away,” Osterhoudt said. Osterhoudt said there were some issues with the Pandemic Preparedness Team when it came to using the funds the senate allocated. Osterhoudt said that if the bill passes, the project could continue until June 2023 and said they will create a COVID-19 Indigenous student travel board. Ceci Taylor can be reached at news@collegian.com.

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EMISSIONS >> from page 1 McDaniel said reductions linked to electricity from new solar and wind facilities, including the Roundhouse Renewable Energy Project, will be reflected in the 2020 and 2021 community carbon inventories. The 2020 report can be expected in January 2022, as data collected from national sources such as the Environmental Protection Agency often does not come out until November of the year after the data was collected, McDaniel said. How does CSU fit into the report? Colorado State University has its own Climate Action Plan, most recently updated in 2018, and annual greenhouse gas emissions reports. The 2020 Greenhouse Gas Inventory is now available online via the CSU Facilities Management webpage. Like the City, energy accounts for the majority of carbon emissions for all CSU campuses and facilities CSU Energy Engineer Carol Dollard said. “Most of our footprint is actually included in the City’s footprint,” Dollard said. “CSU existing in the City of Fort Collins impacts their inventory.” McDaniel said CSU fits under the City of Fort Collins’ carbon emission umbrella. How-

ever, there is one significant difference in the calculations the University makes in comparison to the City. CSU’s Campus Energy Coordinator Stacey Baumgarn said air travel is counted in CSU greenhouse gas reports.

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“The air travel that we account for is air travel that is paid for by the University,” Baumgarn said. “(The City has) no way of knowing when you, or I, or any other citizen flies somewhere.” CSU leads the way CSU students make reducing the University’s carbon footprint reduction a priority, as the campus is globally recognized as a leader in sustainability. “We know that CSU is really leading the way in a lot of this sustainability type work, … and we definitely know that CSU is a leader in reducing vehicle use,”

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McDaniel said. According to Baumgarn and Dollard, Shift, a local program encouraging climate-friendly behaviors, has been instrumental in increasing the use of alternative modes of transportation. McDaniel said this program contributed to the reduction of about 500 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalents emitted by Fort Collins, equating to a little bit more than all of the CO2 that is emitted for all of Fort Collins’ traffic lights.

Dollard also explained how the students of CSU advocated for good policy in 2017, prompting CSU to pledge to source all of its energy from renewable sources by 2030 as a part of the Climate Reality Project. Eighteen months later, the City came to a similar conclusion due to student advocacy, Dollard said. “The little things still matter,” Baumgarn said. “I think we should choose to do the things that we can do to make a

difference.” Baumgarn said that while major changes are needed in energy policy to minimize carbon footprints, taking small actions every day, like turning off the lights or riding a bike to class, can add up to make a big difference. “There’s a lot that each individual person can do,” Dollard said. “If everybody had that attitude, we’d be in good shape.” Noelle Mason can be reached at news@collegian.com.

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COVID-19 variants identified at CSU, pandemic protocols persist By Serena Bettis @serenaroseb

Six weeks into the spring semester, Colorado State University continues to react to the COVID-19 pandemic with regular testing, updates and reporting on campus numbers. In an email update sent to the campus community Wednesday afternoon, the CSU Pandemic Preparedness Team said the University is aware of at least two COVID-19 variants from student, faculty and staff cases. This identification does not alter the University’s public safety strategy, the email said. “That means we expect everyone in the CSU community to screen frequently, wear a mask, wash your hands, physically distance, avoid gatherings and stay home when sick or exposed and follow any quarantine and isolation order,” the email said. According to CSU’s COVID-19 dashboard, the University has 2,304 positive COVID-19 cases associated with students, faculty and staff since May 2020. This number includes positive cases identified by University testing and by other

public and private health officials. CSU requires any students, faculty and staff who are regularly on campus or living in University housing to conduct weekly saliva screenings. Since starting the saliva screening process in October 2020, CSU has conducted over 66,800 saliva screenings as of Feb. 8. Additionally, the University has conducted over 27,685 nasal swab tests as of Feb. 8.

“The Pandemic Preparedness Team will continue to follow all Larimer County Public Health guidance, monitor results of both wastewater and individual tests and take measures to ... stop the spread of the virus and its variants.” CSU PANDEMIC PREPAREDNESS TEAM

From Jan. 25, when in-person classes began, to Feb. 24, CSU reported 338 positive COVID-19 cases. Since spring move-in began

Jan. 14, CSU has had 427 positive COVID-19 cases associated with the University. On Feb. 18 the Pandemic Preparedness Team announced the final group of students, faculty and staff would be required to start mandatory COVID-19 screenings beginning Feb. 22. This includes all students, faculty and instructors taking part in face-to-face or hybrid courses. Others required to screen weekly include “all students living in University housing (or) living in a fraternity or sorority house, even if they do not attend a face-to-face or hybrid course; (and) all faculty and staff who are regularly, physically on a CSU campus or other university grounds in Larimer County,” the announcement said. The University expanded their saliva screening sites to include five different locations since the start of the spring semester. However, all sites are closed Saturdays and Sundays. The information for where and when to screen is available on the University’s COVID-19 resources website. Students, faculty and staff can complete their saliva screening at the MAC Gym, located to the east side of the Student Recreation

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Center; in the Moby parking lot, on the southeast corner of Shields Street and Elizabeth Street; on the south end of campus by the University Tennis Complex; in the parking lot south of the South College Avenue Parking Garage; and at the Foothills Campus in the B.W. Pickett Equine Center. Only CSU students, faculty and staff can complete saliva screenings on campus — there are no family members allowed. “The Pandemic Preparedness Team will continue to follow

all Larimer County Public Health guidance, monitor results of both wastewater and individual tests and take measures to continue to ... stop the spread of the virus and its variants,” the Feb. 24 email said. Anyone experiencing COVID-19 symptoms or potentially exposed to COVID-19 should complete the university’s COVID-19 Reporter as soon as possible and follow all public health and safety protocols. Serena Bettis can be reached at news@collegian.com.

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City Council adopts new housing plan By Piper Russell @piperrussell10

The Fort Collins City Council adopted the new Housing Strategic Plan at their meeting on Feb. 16. The reading of the plan was presented by Jacqueline Kozak Thiel, chief sustainability officer. It passed 7-0. According to the City of Fort Collins’ website, the Housing Strategic Plan “guides housing policy, sets housing goals and creates a framework for City investments in the housing system.” Fort Collins has been updating the plan since the fall of 2020. “Adopting the plan basically tells City staff and the community, this is the direction that City Council wants us to go,” said Meaghan Overton, Fort Collins senior city planner. There are several important differences in the new update of the plan. The first difference is that the

new plan will focus on providing affordable housing for the entire population of Fort Collins, including all income levels, Overton said. Overton said that the cost of housing is rising faster than incomes. The new plan expands the scope to the whole spectrum of housing rather than only focusing on housing affordability for people who make 80% of the area median income and below, she said. “Simply not being able to afford homes is a key thing we heard from the community,” said Lindsay Ex, interim housing manager. The housing plan acknowledges that increases in housing prices impact marginalized groups and low-income residents disproportionately. “The plan really looks at how we can improve housing equity in addition to overall supply of affordability and choice as well,” Ex said. Another difference in the new plan is a greater emphasis on housing stability and the health of housing. About half of the people in Fort Collins rent their homes now, Overton said. Renters typically have less control than owners over things like stability and the condition of the house, she said. The new plan will address stability and

health, particularly for people who rent, Overton explained. The plan could have an impact on Colorado State University students as well. “CSU students should care about the new housing plan because it has the potential to improve the affordability of housing in Fort Collins,” said Hannah Taylor, president of the Associated Students of CSU. “It also has the potential to prioritize rental protection so that CSU students receive better treatment from landlords.” There are 26 priority strategies in the plan, Overton said. The strategies will be broken into smaller parts, including getting things like funding and teams to implement them. “The plan really sets the direction,” Overton said. “We need to figure out how to resource each of those strategies and make those strategies a reality.” Community members are encouraged to get involved in the housing policy of Fort Collins. “I would encourage people to stay engaged because there’s a lot of work that we all need to do together, and we can’t do it if people don’t stay involved,” Overton said. Piper Russell can be reached at news@collegian.com.

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Poudre Library District earns first Star Library designation By Samatha Ye @samxye4

Amid the challenges of the pandemic, the Poudre River Public Library District received at least one spark of good news: The district had achieved a three-star library status in the 2020 Library Journal Index. The Poudre River Public Library District made the America’s Star Libraries list for the first time this year, making the district one of only 11 Star Libraries in the state. Also new to the list this year were Denver Public Library and Boulder Public Library. The ratings are based on 2019 per capita measurements of how much the local population uses the library’s different services, including program attendance and WiFi sessions as well as physical and electronic circulation, according to the Library Journal. PRPLD was one of the highest ranking three-star libraries in the $10 million to $29.9 million range, covering over 200,000 people in its jurisdiction.

“At the end of the day, you know, outputs are nice and it’s good to know that we’re a busy library, but our goal is just to help serve the community the best we can,” said David Slivken, executive director of the PRPLD. Because the ranking data comes from Fiscal Year 2018 reports by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, it does not account for the impacts of COVID-19. However, the library district has made drastic changes to support Fort Collins residents during the pandemic. When shutdowns struck last March, PRPLD rebooted their pandemic plans from the 2012 SARS pandemic, according to Slivken. Using local health and public safety guidance, they established six levels of library service from level one (complete shutdown) to level six (complete reopening). Currently, Slivken said the libraries are at level four — open but built for grab-and-go style services. That means limited capacity and no public gathering. Their full modifications can be found on their website.

Slivken said PRPLD even altered their strategic plan to refocus on supporting community needs, starting with K-12 education, small business and nonprofit support, new health programs and equity, diversity and inclusion programs. CSU students can access the library services by registering their RamCards as public library cards. Visit the Morgan Library website for instructions.

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up to 10 pages per day with curbside pickup ■ Chromebook checkouts at Old Town Library for one week at a time ■ Significantly expanding digital collections ■ Virtual event programming Samantha Ye can be reached at news@collegian.com.

Breakfast on a budget

By Anna Meiser

Sticking to a budget while in college is a challenge, especially when it comes to food. While we all know we should eat out less, the temptation can be strong, especially in the morning. Early classes, low sleep or limited time to make food means we often spend more money purchasing breakfast than we’d like. Explore the following recipes and make some of them ahead of time for some easy-to-prep breakfasts on a budget.

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Ingredients: 1 cup peanut butter 3 cup oats ½ cup honey Optional (added cost): 1/4 cup raisins, chopped nuts, rice krispies or mini chocolate chips 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1 Jar strawberry or other fruit preserve

Line a 9×9 pan with foil. Spray lightly with non-stick spray or coat with softened butter. Melt the peanut butter and honey together in a microwave-safe bowl or measuring cup by microwaving for 30 sec. Stir before heating for another 15-30 sec. Be careful not to scald the honey. Stir again until both are smooth and creamy. If adding optional ingredients, add those to the oats before gently pouring the honey and peanut butter mixture into the oats. Stir until evenly combined. Once mixed, press the oats into the pan. If adding fruit preserve, press half the oats into the pan first, then spread with fruit preserve. Sprinkle the other half of the oat mixture over the top and pat lightly. Once oats are in the pan, refrigerate the oats until firm, about 2-3 hours or until set. These are best kept in the fridge, as they will turn soft if you keep them out for too long. Cut into squares after they set and enjoy!

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Ingredients: 1 tsp butter 3 tbsp milk 1 tsp maple syrup 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp vanilla extract Pinch ground nutmeg 1 large egg 1 cup thicker bread pieces (cinnamon raisin or brioche work best) Optional (added cost): Add or top with frozen or fresh berries, nuts, peanut butter, chocolate chips, powdered sugar, maple syrup, sliced bananas, icing, or anything you’d mix into a pancake and enjoy unique creations.

Place the butter in a large microwave-safe mug and microwave for 15-20 sec, or until melted. Add the milk, maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg, and the egg to the mug and whisk until evenly combined. Add the bread pieces to the mug and gently stir until all the pieces are saturated with the egg and milk mixture. Stir carefully or the bread pieces might fall apart. Let the bread sit and absorb the liquid for about 1 minute. Microwave the mug for 60-90 sec or until the mixture is solid. To avoid overcooking, microwave for 60 sec first, check, and then microwave for an additional 30 seconds if necessary. Top with or mix in your favorite add-ins, if desired, and serve immediately.

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WOMEN’S U S C The problem with #bluelivesmatter EYBALL COLLEGIAN COLUMNISTS

By Dylan Tusinski @unwashedtiedye

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. A spam message from one of my old friends appeared on my feed as I swiped through Instagram this summer. It was the height of the George Floyd protests, and posts calling for racial justice and mass protest lit up the internet — Instagram in particular. Yet this friend posted the opposite. He shared posts proclaiming “blue lives matter!” He adamantly defended the police and disparaged protesters marching for racial equity. This summer solidified my belief that “blue lives” do not matter because they do not even exist. The “movement” he was a part of exists solely to protect a profession rather than the unchangeable and very personal identity of Black Americans that Black Lives Matter seeks to protect. Now, let me be upfront. My uncle is a police officer, and half of my family falls solidly into the blue lives matter camp. I have seen that side of the story. I have seen the mental and physical toll being a police officer takes on a person. I have seen the hardships, the trauma and the struggles my uncle has been through due to his line of work. Despite the incendiary headline of this article, let me be clear: I understand that police officers, as people, matter. However, at the same time, I cannot reasonably claim that my uncle or his coworkers deserve a movement akin to a major social justice movement backing them and supporting them for their line of work. Because it is just that: work.

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The blue lives matter crowd propagates the idea that police officers are harshly discriminated against for doing their job. They claim, solely because of their profession, cops are ostracized, berated and mistreated. The blue lives matter crowd claims there is an undercurrent of anti-cop hysteria among the general populace, and this mindset manifests itself in minor, somewhat passive acts of aggression that happen nearly every day. Now, I get it. I would also be up in arms if my McDonald’s order took a few minutes too long or if a milkshake machine wasn’t cleaned properly when I ordered a drink. And they are right. These are all clear examples of widespread, systemic cultural discrimination against cops. To be 100% clear, that last paragraph was sarcasm.

“The so-called movement for blue lives only exists as a counter-reaction to the spring of Black Lives Matter protests.” Now, I should clarify: police officers do find challenges in their profession. They can be killed working their job. I’m not dismissing that danger nor am I ignoring it. I’m saying they chose their profession. They chose the danger that comes with it. They shouldn’t seek sympathy for a choice they made and can reverse at any given point. “Blue lives” literally do not, and cannot, exist. Being a police officer is a job, a line of work. They can join at any time. They can quit at any time. Cops are not “blue lives” because their profession does not constitute

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their entire person. While policing is a job, being Black is an identity. It’s something you can’t change and something you can’t just choose to quit. That’s the primary difference between Black Lives Matter and blue lives matter. One seeks to protect an unchangeable identity that has historically faced discrimination; the other wants to claim discrimination against a profession. Beyond that, the phrase “blue lives matter” is an inherent jab at the Black Lives Matter movement. The so-called movement for blue lives only exists as a counter-reaction to the spring of Black Lives Matter protests. So, it’s a fair assumption to think that by saying “blue lives matter” you’re implying that being a “blue life” is equivalent to being Black. Which, of course, isn’t true. Black people can’t just quit being Black. Nor do they get the positional power a cop does just for being Black. Cops get, just because of their job, tasers, knives, handcuffs, mace, pistols, batons, shotguns, squad cars, riot gear and K-9 units. Depending on position, they also get police unions, government pensions, health care plans, college debt forgiveness and qualified immunity to effectively not be sued for most of their actions, among other benefits. Surely with all those benefits, they’re the real victims, right? Police choose to join the force knowing there are plenty of people who don’t like cops. On top of that, they can choose to quit at any time. If they’re upset people are protesting them and their coworkers, they can choose to hang up their badge anytime. Dylan Tusinski can be reached at letters@collegian.com.

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Thursday, February 25, 2021

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Golfer AJ Ott captures back-to-back individual title wins By Bailey Shepherd @B_Sheps

Is there anything better than capturing your first career collegiate golf title after almost a year of not playing? Well, how about winning your first two career collegiate titles in the span of one week? If you wanted to know exactly how something like that is possible, look no further than Colorado State and Fort Collins’ own AJ Ott, who captured two individual title wins at The Prestige Individual Invitational on Feb. 17 and at the Wyoming Desert Intercollegiate on Feb. 21. “What a great week for AJ (Ott), with back-to-back wins,” said Christian Newton, golf head coach at Colorado State, in an update on the CSU athletics website. “I couldn’t be happier for him. He deserves every bit of the success he is having, as he works so hard on a daily basis. It’s awesome to see it paid off.” Ott and the Rams definitely put in some hard work at The Prestige Individual Invitational. Final results saw Ott and two of his teammates finish top seven at the 54-hole tournament. Tied for third in the tournament, junior Cullen Plousha finished with a final score of 207, putting him at

nine under par. Sophomore Davis Bryant finished tied for seventh with a final score of 210 at six under par. The real story of this tournament was how it finished. Not a lot of people would’ve expected Ott to come out on top, as he went into the final round five strokes behind Oklahoma State University’s Hazen Newman. Ott went on to play a lights-out final round, shooting a 67, tying him with Derek Hitchner of Pepperdine University at -12 overall. With the pair tied for first, the tournament went to a playoff round where Ott clutched up and sealed the victory for himself after the first hole. If the finish to this tournament wasn’t impressive or exhilarating enough, Ott’s score of -12 tied the ninth-best all-time score versus par in CSU history. Ott’s win also allowed him to capture the honor of Mountain West Golfer of the Week. Four days after winning his first collegiate title, Ott helped himself to another first-place finish in an impressive showing at the 2021 Wyoming Desert Intercollegiate tournament. Ott continued his dominant play in the Rams’ next outing despite the short rest between tournaments. Unlike the last tournament, Ott went into the

final round with a two-stroke lead. Ott’s composure was sustained, as he shot four under to take the individual crown for the tournament. Ott’s final score of 205 at 11 under would finish two strokes better than Noah Norton. Norton led the Georgia Institute of Technology to a firstplace team finish. Colorado State finished sixth overall at the tournament thanks in large part to Ott’s strong start to finish performance. Over the course of three days and 54 holes, Ott tallied 30 birdies and one eagle while accruing just three bogeys. After his second tournament win in the span of seven days, Ott was recognized for his play, as he was named Golfweek’s men’s college golf Player of the Week on Feb. 22. These two individual title wins were the first of Ott’s career and only bolstered his already impressive resume. Ott’s win in the second tournament was his seventh career top-five finish and makes him the first CSU player to win back-to-back individual titles since 2017. Ott and the Rams’ next opportunity to play will be on March 8 in the Lamkin Grips San Diego Classic. Bailey Shepherd can be reached at sports@collegian.com.

AJ Ott watches his drive after teeing off from hole 10 of the Ram Masters Invitational Sept. 17, 2019. PHOTO BY LUKE BOURLAND THE COLLEGIAN

MEN’S BASKETBALL

Medved’s Squad embarks on final push after 3-week break By Tyler Meguire @TMeguire

The Colorado State men’s basketball team will be back in action this Saturday against the United States Air Force Academy after a 21-day break due to COVID-19 precautions. CSU was subject to game postponements and cancelations after their conference series against the University of Nevada, Reno and the University of New Mexico were postponed and their game against the University of Northern Colorado was canceled. After sweeping the University of Wyoming in this year’s Border War, the Rams were ready to keep the momentum going against the Lobos. However, just 30 minutes before tipoff, the game was postponed due to COVID-19 issues within the Lobos organization. Around the same time, the Wolf Pack’s series against San José State University was postponed due to COVID-19 concerns within UNR’s program.

These issues were not resolved in time and resulted in CSU’s series against the Wolf Pack being called off for the time being. However, the Mountain West Conference recently released an updated schedule for men’s conference play. The Rams will play the Lobos in Fort Collins, Colorado, on March 3 before traveling to Reno, Nevada to play the Wolf Pack on March 5.

“Skills will return throughout the series, but one thing this Rams squad cannot overlook is making sure they are mentally prepared for their final push of the season.” While the Rams will not be getting the traditional twogame series we have come to expect during this season, these

games could prove important in determining if CSU will get a bid to the NCAA March Madness tournament. The Rams currently sit at 14-4 overall and 11-3 in conference play. Despite having no fans in attendance, CSU has relished the home-court advantage this year with only one loss at Moby Arena on the season. The lingering question for the Rams is how they will fare busting back into competition after their three-week break. Such a long time is sure to be a mixed bag for CSU. Having ample time to rest and navigate late-season fatigue is a huge benefit, but with extended time off comes the risk of losing any momentum you had and acquiring some competitive rust. Luckily for the Rams, the Falcons have not been gaining any momentum as of recently. With just one win from their past 11 games, Air Force is firmly at the bottom of the table. With a measly 3-15 conference record, this season has been a disaster for the Falcons, which will put them in a dangerous headspace

David Roddy (21) shoots against Boise State University Jan. 27. PHOTO BY LUKE BOURLAND THE COLLEGIAN

for the final series of the year. Air Force is scoring an average of 60.1 points per game — the worst in the Mountain West. In contrast, CSU is third best in the league, putting up an average of 75.2 points per game. On paper, the Rams could not ask for a better matchup to get them back into the swing of competition. But anytime a team is

playing with nothing to lose, which will surely be Air Force this weekend, strange things can happen. Skills will return throughout the series, but one thing this Rams squad cannot overlook is making sure they are mentally prepared for their final push of the season. Tyler Meguire can be reached at sports@collegian.com.

Thursday, February 25, 2021

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SHATTERING PERSPECTIVES >> from page 1 By Max Hogan @macnogan

The history of art is complex, one that reflects the interactions between cultures and the way societies change over time. A dark history of racism and colonization looms over galleries featuring objects from Indigenous cultures worldwide; art museums are no exception. Tucked away in an inconspicuous corner of the University Center for the Arts on Colorado State University’s campus, is an extensive collection of pottery from all over Africa. “Shattering Perspectives: A Teaching Collection of African Ceramics’’ is an exhibit that features 141 ceramic vessels from 57 different African cultures, varying in size, shape, color and texture. Some of the pieces are several feet wide, others are small enough to fit in the palm of a hand. Lynn Boland, director and chief curator of the Gregory Allicar Museum of Art, said the show is the museum’s most ambitious project, describing it as a blockbuster. He said the current exhibition sheds light on “a world-class collection of African ceramics of a scope and caliber that can’t be seen anywhere else in this part of the country.” “Even here, where these pots live, having them gathered and on-view in one place at one time is a unique experience and a special opportunity,” Boland said. The exhibit is on display in the Gregory Allicar Museum until April 10 and open to all CSU students and staff. David Riep, associate professor of art history at CSU and associate curator of the Gregory Allicar Museum, put on the exhibit with students from his art history seminar course last spring. The students were tasked with curating, designing, writing about the pieces and providing context for the viewers. The students decided the central theme of the show based on the seminar, which focused on the historical representation of African art in Western museums, and the complex relationship of colonization and imperialism that accompanies art from the continent. “The trend, up until very recently was that you wouldn’t have the name of the artist, and it would just say ‘Congo culture’ or ‘Yoruba culture,’” Riep said. “All of these were linked to a culture rather than an individual. When you compare that to Western art in the very same museum, … we know exactly who made them.” According to Riep, the information about the artists of these pieces was lost due to the Western collectors’ skewed views

A piece of pottery by Betty Woodman sits on display at the Gregory Allicar Museum of Art. PHOTO BY PRATYOOSH KASHYAP THE COLLEGIAN

toward the very cultures they were collecting from. “They were viewed as primitive, naive and underdeveloped and as not having a capacity for creative output — to make art, essentially,” Riep said. “And so no one bothered to ask who made this.” This marginalization of art as a product of a culture rather than something influenced by the individual who created it is something the curators tried to remove themselves from, paying respect to the artists who created the featured pieces even when they were credited as an “unknown” or “unidentified” artist. “We’re trying to make viewers come back to the individual with all of these, without having this object that represents this monolithic culture,” Riep said. Although this distinction may seem small, it shows a shift in the world of art toward the way these pieces are viewed: individual masterpieces made by a skilled worker rather than the product of what was perceived as an inferior culture. Poor media representation that paints a selective narrative of poverty, drought and disease can lead Western audiences to have an uninformed perspective of people living in the region as undeveloped, similar to the historical views held by Westerners that Riep and his students are trying to dispel. Another way the curators of “Shattering Perspectives” are trying to change the way viewers think about African art is in its diversity. In the West, Africa is often referred to as a single place rather than a collection of countries and

people with distinct differences in ethnicity, language, culture and overall lifestyle. “(Shattering Perspectives) is a way to sort of counter this idea that there exists a monolithic singular entity of Africa, bringing to people’s attention to the fact that it’s made up of many countries full of many different, diverse, specific, unique cultures,” Riep said. When seeing the show firsthand, the difference between pieces is clear. Whether it’s the size of the communal beer brewing vessel from a Bwa artist from Burkina Faso or the sculpted, oblong-headed figures adorning the sides of a ritual vessel created by a Yoruba artist, each piece has distinct features that show none could be made by the same two hands. “With art history, I always tell my students that art is an expression of yourself and the world that you live in,” Riep said. “And so it makes perfect sense that when you enter this particular exhibition you’re going to see this wide array with a lot of diversity.” The exhibit itself is a testimony to the way pottery has developed and changed in Africa, pushing back on the idea that the cultures there have somehow remained stagnant. Riep said that he wants viewers “to be able to appreciate the richness of art production that you find across the African continent, and to dispel any pre-existing biases of artists.” To Riep, “Shattering Perspectives” is just the beginning of a conversation about the value of African culture and changing the way we think about the region. Max Hogan can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com.

The Gregory Allicar Museum of Art and the department of art and art history at Colorado State University collaborate to put together a pottery exhibition. PHOTO BY PRATYOOSH KASHYAP THE COLLEGIAN

The “Shattering Perspectives” pottery gallery is exhibited at the Gregory Allicar Museum of Art. PHOTO BY PRATYOOSH KASHYAP THE COLLEGIAN

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Heruka Buddhist Center: How do we de-stress in times of distress? By Renee Ziel @reneeziel

In the harrowing era of COVID-19, a virus known for its accompanying breathing difficulties, it might be hard to stop and appreciate our ability to breathe at all. California-born Trina Gunther said she stumbled into her Kadampa Buddhist practice as “one of those accidental Buddhists” almost 17 years ago. She worked in downtown Los Angeles as an urban designer in a bustling city office, struggling with illness in her family and personal challenges regarding the state of her world. In finding her first-ever meditation class, Gunther then realized her unhappiness, a not-so-simple problem, had a simple root: her mind. Gunther is currently the resident teacher at Heruka Buddhist Center. Serving Northern Colorado and Wyoming, Heruka is a place rooted in Kadampa Buddhism, a branch of the compassion- and wisdom-focused school of Mahayana Buddhism. Kadampa was founded by Buddhist Master Atisha, and the modern branch, New Kadampa Tradition, was founded by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso with the intention of making Kadampa teachings more accessible. Breathing is a core practice of Buddhist mindfulness and the meditation that helps people achieve it, particularly in Mahayana. Gunther, based in the Fort Collins center, finds the focus on discovering peace and happiness through compassionate meditation exercises a particularly powerful one that made her mind more peaceful, therefore making her life more peaceful. In her early practice, Gunther’s experience of life began to change, so she kept going to the meditation classes, where body and mind connect and find tranquility in breathing. Her first class was about transforming adverse conditions wherein the teaching was “something so practical” — not focusing on the faults of others. Found, like a lotus out of mud, in the early steps of her journey was a valuable Buddhist lesson: Everything depends on the mind. Gunther said we have negative habits of mind in our natural state, but we create a better reality through changing our mind. Beaming, she succinctly points to the core of the latest years of her life: “I have never looked back.” Despite having over 10 years of experience teaching Dharma, Gunther is in her fourth month as the resident teacher at Heruka Center and is therefore still shaping her experience and position in an environment she describes as full of dedicated, kind-hearted, humble meditators. Gunther noted she particularly loves hearing the

experiences of meditators after sessions where they tell her they felt peace, inspiration or a difference in their life. “We’re constantly focused outwards, and what we discover with meditation is that all those things are found inside the mind,” Gunther said. “Buddhist meditation is particularly important because it specifically … guides people to the inner peace in their mind and helps them to not get lost in an inner negativity.” Indeed, a core thought of Eastern spirituality is yin and yang: a balance between happiness and suffering and the core idea that one cannot exist without the other. Gunther explained that Buddha taught meditation in a specific way to help connect to the true, positive nature of our mind, and it is important to recognize that one cannot force their mind into a happy space since happiness comes from inner peace. While most Buddhism focuses on some form of the purity of mind in order to reach enlightenment, Mahayana is a school that does not emphasize nirvana as the goal and believes at its core that enlightenment is not reserved for monastic practitioners. Further, it values knowledge, wisdom and compassionate mindfulness practices that aim to relieve the suffering of other beings, which is sometimes achieved through becoming a bodhisattva. A term for the mind of one of these beings is bodhicitta, cited on kadampa.org. The Heruka Center welcomes all people — they need not be a Kadampa practitioner to find peace through the organization’s meditations and retreats. Heruka has been around for about 20 years and consists of a small team where everyone is a volunteer doing it out of the kindness of their hearts, Gunther said. Not only is Heruka thriving on the work of volunteers, but it is operating despite being online due to the pandemic. According to Gunther, they are appreciative they can still offer meditation during such a distressing time for the world, and they make prayers every week for everyone to be “safe and happy and free from their suffering.” However, these conditions are not without difficulty. “We are a tradition in which the oral transmission of the teachings is very important and blessed, so being in person just helps the blessings of those transmissions,” Gunther said. “I think it’s a bit harder online; people when they’re online, it’s easier to be distracted by things. When you’re sitting in a meditation room, there’s no distraction.” It’s easy to imagine that. Behind Gunther, very little of the

room can be discerned on the screen through which we speak, but it’s clear these practitioners value their space. Sitting tranquil, a towering golden statue of Buddha can be seen centered against the white back wall. Around this gilded meditation are various art installations and framed pictures depicting his poses. In this meditation room, Heruka usually employs two types of meditation. The various practices of it are called “lamrim” in Tibetan, meaning “the stages of the path to enlightenment,” Gunther said, and lamrim is the heart of Kadampa Buddhism. One meditation is preliminary and the one typically thought of when the custom is brought to mind. It is a formal breathing exercise designed to help people let go of distractions and connect to peace of mind, according to Gunther. The second type of meditation is often deeper — an analysis that takes people to a certain state of mind, recognition or motivation. “One such meditation is compassion,” Gunther said. “Buddha gives ways of thinking that lead us to an experience of compassion in our heart, so we … think of other living beings in a certain way that recognizes that we’re connected to them, that we generate some affection and love for them.” Through this, practitioners might try to feel this other being’s experience and then not only recognize that this suffering can end but wish to free them from that suffering. “One of the things that takes a long time for us to recognize is that suffering can and does end,” Gunther said. “Suffering comes from the mind, from our disturbed ways of thinking — that are called delusions in Buddhism — and from negative karma. And both of these things can be eliminated from the mind.” All of this is true to Heruka’s Kadampa practice, even if the people who go to Heruka are not Buddhists. The simplest lesson is that it is about happiness through peace of mind. Gunther’s job is to organize the teachings, the programs and help publicize the events, but the core of it for everyone is to help others find inner peace through meditation, she said. Since Gunther is based in Fort Collins, a city full of often stressed college students from Colorado State University, she imparted last words of advice. “Try to take a few moments to breathe every day,” Gunther said. “Just stop and breathe. … Inner peace is just so important, and I hope that everyone on campus is able to connect to inner peace at some point.” Renee Ziel can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com.

KEEPIN’ BUSY ‘BEST OF CSU’ HIGHLIGHTS POPULAR NIGHT SPOTS

By Christina Johnson

Remote learning has created gaps in many students’ schedules to fill with exciting activities that adhere to public safety standards and precautions. Take advantage of Fort Collins bar scene by considering these companies for your next socially-distanced night out. Best of CSU highlights the businesses and establishments that the students believe are the top in Fort Collins. Allowing the student body population to voice their opinion on the community has only created a tighter bond between CSU students and the rest of our community. Find more in Best of CSU on a news stand now or online at CollegeAveMag.com.

TOP TAVERNS Lucky Joe’s “Lucky Joe’s Sidewalk Saloon is a classic Irish pub located in Old Town. The bar has served many different kinds of beer, wine and cocktails to CSU students since opening. The interior of the bar has an old-timey feel and customers can feel at home in its classic set-up. They also serve a variety of food which they call a mix of Irish and American classics. Lucky Joe’s has been a staple in the community for a while and CSU students have many stories to tell about the saloon.” Find more information at luckyjoes.com.

Social Social is modeled after a 1920s speakeasy and fits the part well with an entrance that takes you directly downstairs before opening up to a dimmed room with a dark atmosphere. The bar has “Social Standards” that include unique drinks like a lavender sour, exceptional wines, and dessert cocktails. Also included on their menu is an extensive list of cuisine options. Dress up or dress down, but Social should definitely make your list of bars to sample. Find more information at socialfortcollins.com.

Trailhead Trailhead Tavern is the go-to sports bar in Old Town Fort Collins. Trailhead Tavern’s happy hour lasts from noon to 7 p.m. with nightly specials everyday. Be sure to check out all of their daily specials listed on their website, which include both drinks and food. With 14 beers on tap, including local crafts, there is no shortage of options for the picky drinker. Trailhead Tavern also has pool and foosball tables available. Find more information at trailheadtavern.com.

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HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT SHOE

JORGE ESPINOZA

Shoes are the foundation of all good outfits. They round out the lower half of your outfit by either elongating your legs or dressing up your feet. When choosing the right pair of shoes, think about the occasion, weather, color of the shoes, and height you want to be. From there, you’ll be able to make an informed decision on how you’d like to step out. WHAT’S THE OCCASION? If it’s just a casual day, choose your favorite pair of shoes. For special events choose a pair of heels or loafers to match your outfit. If you’re feeling more athletic, choose a pair of running shoes. The key is to be mindful of who and where you’re wearing your shoes around. WHAT’S THE WEATHER LIKE? This one is simple. However, when it’s cold outside it’s important to take some extra time to be thoughtful about which shoes to wear. In many cases your favorite pair of shoes probably won’t cut it. Go for warm, insulated boots that will help you from slipping on ice. Pro-tip: Match your boots with your belt or top to keep the outfit cohesive. HOW TALL DO YOU WANT TO BE? There is nothing wrong with buying shoes with the intention of looking taller. Heels can be a great place to start, although they may be too dressy depending on the occasion. More inclusive options include a strong pair of platforms, pumps, or heeled boots. A couple of extra inches never hurt anyone. CHOOSING THE RIGHT COLOR: You should always have at least one pair of white shoes and one pair of black shoes. No matter what the outfit is, black or white shoes will always match. From there consider choosing shoes that match your belts, tops or jackets. This is an easy way to tie your shoes into your outfit if you’re not sure which shoes to wear.

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DAILY HOROSCOPE By: Jorge Espinoza TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (02/25/21) ARIES (March 21-April 19) Having options isn’t always a good thing. If you don’t know what you want and don’t take action toward defining your goals, you’ll never feel fulfilled. TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20) People come to you for support because you can remain level-headed and rational. Make sure your intentions with others are pure.

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GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20) Feelings you’ve been suppressing are coming to the surface. You’re more than equipped to handle them. CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22) You’re not defined by your past. Instead, you’re defined by the resilience that has brought you to this point. When inner demons come knocking, don’t answer the door. LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22) Take care of your body when it’s feeling tired; you can’t always be the brightest star in the room. Save your energy for when it’s the right time to shine. VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22) You can’t recreate past feelings. Don’t let nostalgia keep you from being present. LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22) You’re not indecisive, you’re just stalling. You know what you need to do. Stop acting aloof. SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21) You’re still unsure about which direction to move in. Choose

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the direction that will make you feel the most fulfilled. SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22DEC. 21) Love and support are seeds which you cultivate. If you plant these seeds in the wrong environment, they’ll never bloom. It’s your job to create an environment where love and support can have room to grow. CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19) Remember that your life path is a part of a much bigger picture. You’re just a single piece of the puzzle. However, without you, the picture would never be complete. AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18) The void you have will never be filled by staying in the past. Leave the past behind in hopes of a better future. PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20) You can have whatever you want as long as you’re willing to work for it. Dream big — there are no limits to what you can have.

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