Thursday, April 20, 2023 Vol. 132, No. 29

THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN

CAM’s carbon footprint: Ramping up sustainability

STORY BY IVY SECREST

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NEWS: University celebrates achievements in sustainability

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LIFE: Dead Poets Society builds community through art of poetry

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CANNABIS: Strain Review: Mishawaka Jazz Cabbage: Poudre Canyon musical high PAGE 9

OPINION: Lopez: Sexual Assault Awareness Month must include Indigenous women

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SPORTS: How Mai-Ly Tran turned CSU tennis around PAGE 17

ARTS: CSU Theater presents ‘Machinal’ debut PAGE 20

PHOTO: Spring dance concert

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FOCO EVENTS FOCO EVENTS

The Little Shop of Physics Spring Science Extravaganza at the Monfort Quadrangle

11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 2

Earth Day Fort Collins at Civic Center Park

11 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 22

“Machinal” by Sophie Treadwell at the University Center for the Arts

7:30 p.m. April 21-22, 27-29

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Savannah Wood, a barista at Bindle Coffee for three years now, pours latte art in a cappuccino at the Jessup Farm Artisan Village location in Fort Collins April 18. Wood said she loves the way coffee brings the community together. “People are the reason I love coffee,” Wood said. “I love seeing how many people come in here to meet up for the first time or after a long time. It’s so interesting to see how the community is built in here.” PHOTO BY REILEY COSTA THE COLLEGIAN

Rams take care of Rams: Emergency safety plans

By Grant Coursey @grantcoursey

Trigger warning: This article discusses the topic of gun violence.

This year 74 people were killed or injured by guns in American schools by the beginning of April, according to NPR. Less than a month ago on March 22, there was a shooting at East High School in Denver.

With the prevalence of gun violence on school campuses in the United States, it is no surprise some Colorado State University students feel concerned over the possibility of an active shooter situation occurring on CSU’s campus.

“It’s definitely a thought that crosses my mind,” said Bryce Greenwood, a first-year student. “I definitely feel safe up here (at CSU), but it’s one of those things where it’s the ‘what if’ factor (that makes you think).”

Greenwood said she does not know what she would do in the event of an active shooter on campus. She is not alone.

“I’ll be honest — I don’t actually know much of anything to do procedure-wise … if there was a shooting,” said Tristan Regan, a junior at CSU. “I just go back to what I learned in middle school and high school.”

This sentiment is echoed by other CSU students and is something CSU Police Department police chief Jay Callaghan said he hopes students will take a moment to consider.

“It’s one of those conversations that you have to address the

elephant in the room, and as the saying goes, ‘You want to be prepared before you are tested,’” Callaghan said. “Hate is hate, and it’s something that we as a society are forced to deal with, and I’d rather be prepared when that (time) comes to minimize the impact it has on innocent people.”

“(CSU police officers) are not everywhere at once; we can’t be everywhere. It goes back to — and I’m sure you have heard this before — that ‘see something, say something.’ (If) you see something that is suspicious, (contact someone), even if you think, ‘The dispatcher is probably gonna laugh at me, (and) the police officer is probably not going to come.’ We will come.”

JAY CALLAGHAN CSU POLICE DEPARTMENT CHIEF OF POLICE

Callaghan said as unpleasant as it is to consider, it is important

to have a plan and to develop situational awareness when on campus. Knowing where exits are, where hiding places are and who is around you can make a big difference in the event of an active shooter on campus.

Callaghan described how he responded to an incident where a suspect with a gun fled into a Walmart. The suspect was restrained quickly, and no one inside the Walmart was harmed. In clearing the building, Callaghan found a woman hiding in the middle of a circular clothes rack less than 50 feet from an emergency fire exit. When Callaghan asked the woman why she chose not to leave the building through the fire exit, the woman simply responded, “There wasn’t a fire.”

Thinking about how to get out of a situation ahead of time is important because decision making can become much more difficult in high-stress situations, Callaghan said.

Callaghan said the CSU Police Department does active assailant training to hone their tactics several times a year, as do other law enforcement agencies in Northern Colorado.

In the event of an active assailant on campus, the response from law enforcement would be immediate and overwhelming. It would draw law enforcement officers to campus from all over Northern Colorado and even from southern Wyoming to neutralize the threat as quickly as possible, Callaghan said.

Despite that wide response, Callaghan said the first line of

defense is the students themselves.

“(CSU police officers) are not everywhere at once; we can’t be everywhere,” Callaghan said. “It goes back to — and I’m sure you have heard this before — that ‘see something, say something.’ (If) you see something that is suspicious, (contact someone), even if you think, ‘The dispatcher is probably gonna laugh at me, (and) the police officer is probably not going to come.’ We will come.”

Callaghan said students and faculty would be alerted to the incident through numerous channels but most notably through push notifications to their phones and emails.

The run, hide, fight training many students received in high school is still the best practice in the event of an active assailant on campus.

“I have taught active assailant training for years, and we teach it here at CSUPD as well,” Callaghan said. “If you can get out of that (active assailant) situation, get out, first and foremost.”

Callaghan also discussed the impact school shootings can have on people’s mental health, even if they were not there to experience the event. He discussed the connections students at CSU have to East High School and encouraged any students impacted by the shooting or any other traumatic incidents to seek out mental health services on campus.

Reach Grant Coursey at news @collegian.com.

ASCSU hosts annual roundtable with FoCo City Council

The roundtable event was facilitated by the Center for Public Deliberation, a CSU organization designed to facilitate conversations between groups and individuals of differing perspectives at the local community and government level.

ASCSU Director of Marketing and Senior Associate for the Center for Public Deliberation

Grace Crangle said the role of the facilitators is to step back as much as possible during the event to allow for organic conversations between students and city council members, only stepping in to act as peacekeepers if necessary.

Council are largely due to the efforts of DeSalvo as a liaison.

By Grant Coursey @grantcoursey

On April 17, the Associated Students of Colorado State University showcased its annual roundtable event with the Fort Collins City Council.

The event was designed to teach students how City Council operates, help students get to know council

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members and what they are working on and allow students to express their priorities as constituents, said Evan Welch, ASCSU director of governmental affairs.

Welch said he anticipated the topic of the Fort Collins U+2 housing ordinance to come up during the roundtable event because of the issue’s recent prominence but iterated that the event was not designed to discuss the topic specifically.

Most Fort Collins City Council members showed up to the event, and fewer students than anticipated attended, creating a more personal and engaging experience for the students who did participate.

Several students who attended the event said they came to discuss U+2 with council members, but it was not the only topic discussed.

The conversations ranged from topics like what students felt were the most pressing issues at the local governmental level and the specific roles and procedures that go into the development of new city ordinances, to the details involved in what it would take to bring back concerts to Canvas Stadium.

Organizers of the event expressed satisfaction with how the event ran but did say they would like to see more student engagement in the future.

of him, so sitting next to him and (hearing) him talking about his background and what he loves about Fort Collins … (and) some of the civil rights movements he has spearheaded while he has been in office, I got to know a side of him I didn’t really think existed,” Crangle said after the event. “This is exactly what we want to do in the CPD, and I think it went really well. I hope this is something we continue to do annually. I would love to see more and more students attend.”

The success and utility of the event were also praised by council members who attended.

“I’m just thrilled when the students show interest in civic government and take time out of their day because I know how busy it is (for them),” Mayor Jeni Arndt said. “I have long thought that we should have more interaction, and I just welcome it.”

“I was with (Councilmember)

Kelly Ohlson, who is quite the talk of the town when it comes to U+2, and I think a lot of students don’t have the best vision or idea

Arndt placed the success of recent interactions between the City Council and students at the feet of ASCSU President-elect Nick DeSalvo who she said has been the key liaison between the CSU student body and Fort Collins City Council.

Reach Grant Coursey at news @collegian.com.

University celebrates achievements in sustainability

By Grant Coursey @grantcoursey

The Colorado State University President’s Sustainability Commission celebrated CSU’s commitment to the environment at their Sustainability Recognition and Milestones Event April 18 in the Michael Smith Natural Resources Building.

The PSC is an organization that pulls members from across campus to provide a variety of perspectives on sustainability for the CSU president and executive leadership team encompassing economics, social justice and the environment.

The organization works to connect sustainability efforts across campus, advise and lead universitywide sustainability initiatives and empower students, faculty and staff to pursue new initiatives to advance sustainability.

Tuesday’s event recognized and celebrated numerous individuals, groups, labs and programs for their achievements in sustainable practices at CSU over the past year. However, with how sustainable the campus is, the co-chair of the PSC Carol Dollard said it can be

difficult to choose who to celebrate.

“We can’t pick a favorite child — we are going to be proud of all of them,” Dollard said. “(But) you sort of have to put the reins on. We can’t celebrate everything because everybody is doing great stuff, but not everybody gets around to submitting (for) the award.”

The most notable celebration of the event was CSU’s fourth Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System platinum rating.

STARS is administered by the Association for Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education and boasts more than 1,100 universities registered with the programs.

CSU was the first university in the world to receive a platinum STARS rating  — the highest rating possible — and, as of 2022, is the only university to receive four platinum ratings. CSU is now joined by other prestigious universities like Stanford University, Cornell University and University of California, Berkeley in the platinum rankings, Dollard said.

“I always say it’s great when Stanford is catching up to you,” Dollard said.

The awards given to those recognized at Tuesday’s event

were bamboo seed planters. Living awards that grow herbs were chosen as a more sustainable option to traditional paper certificates after previous awardees expressed concern at the lack of sustainability of the paper certificates, co-chair of the PSC Tonie Miyamoto said. Miyamoto joked that she and Dollard would be dropping into awardees’ offices to make sure they were upholding the “living” part of the awards.

The PSC recognized projects and initiatives started by faculty and staff from across campus.

The College of Business made an especially strong showing with several achievements in the past year, one of which was the development of a program to incentivize College of Business faculty to ride their bikes or public transportation to campus in exchange for gift cards to local businesses.

While faculty and staff programs were the majority of those who received recognition for their achievements in sustainability, students also made a showing.

One student-run program was a residence hall eco-leader-organizedand-run compostable paper towel

Colorado State University Campus Energy Coordinator Stacey Baumgarn, CSU President’s Sustainability Commission Co-Chair Tonie Miyamoto, CSU Assistant Director of Sustainability Mary Liang, CSU Director of Integrative Communications Nik Olsen, CSU President’s Sustainability Commission Intern Fran Letts and CSU President’s Sustainability Commission Co-Chair Carol Dollard. CSU’s STARS team was recognized for CSU’s fourth straight Platinum STARS rating in a row in the Horsetooth Room of the Michael Smith Natural Resources Building April 18. CSU was the first University in the world to receive a STARS Platinum rating for its environmental sustainability efforts.

program, which was piloted in Allison Hall restrooms in spring 2022 and has now grown to over 150 vents on campus to compost paper towels.

Another student-run program involved the replacement of traditional sod lawns with more sustainable, environmentally friendly clover lawns in the Fort Collins area.

If faculty or staff would like to nominate a program, group or individual for next year’s sustainability recognition and milestones event, the link to do so can be found on the CSU President’s Sustainability Commission website. Reach Grant Coursey at news @collegian.com.

“I’m just thrilled when the students show interest in civic government and take time out of their day because I know how busy it is (for them). I have long thought that we should have more interaction, and I just welcome it.”

JENI ARNDT FORT COLLINS MAYOR

Associated Students of Colorado State University Director of Health and Wellness Alex Silverhart, Fort Collins Mayor Jeni Arndt and ASCSU Speaker of the Senate Nick DeSalvo meet after Monday night’s roundtable event at the Lory Student Center April 17. Mayor Arndt said recent successes in engagement between the CSU student body and the Fort Collins City

PHOTO BY GRANT COURSEY THE COLLEGIAN

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Reduce, reuse, recycle isn’t a waste at CSU

By Ivy Secrest @ivysecrest

Whether it’s due to trendiness or personal morals, sustainability and how we reduce our carbon footprint have become a major focus, especially at Colorado State University over the past decade.

Solar panel implementation, composting programs and student initiatives have led to CSU being in the top 5-10% of campuses in the Campus Race to Zero Waste since 2005 and ranked as the fifth-greenest college in the nation by The Princeton Review this year.

Though CSU is highly ranked, strides toward improvement are still being made, meaning the movement for sustainability isn’t as widespread as many environmentalists would hope.

“I see where we can make those strides, and we’re one of the top universities,” said Jennifer Williams, integrated solid waste program manager for Facilities Management at CSU. “If that’s the case, how bad are other universities across the country doing?”

Facilities Management works to educate students. They collaborate with the Zero Waste Team to teach students about sustainable waste management and how to participate in a productive way without contaminating the waste.

“We call it wish-cycling, where somebody has a piece of trash in their hand, and they assume — or they want to believe — that it’s recyclable,” Williams said. “They put in their recycling, wishing that it was (recyclable) when it’s actually not.”

Even with all of the efforts of the university, there are limits to what the campus can accomplish as well as limits to current systems. Consider the extensive composting program on campus yet the lack of compost

bins in dorms. While perhaps encouraging composting in individual dorm rooms seems sustainable, it’s not achievable without cost.

The bins required are expensive, and the smell of that many compost bins would decrease the quality of living spaces for firstyear students, Williams said. Compost bins in the dorms also encourage pests and have a high likelihood of compost molding before it reaches the facility. The university instead works on slowrollout programs in which they can adjust as problems arise.

“We are still working through our pilot program of doing the break rooms,” Williams said. “(For) a lot of the break rooms on campus, if there’s a sponsor, (it) will have a compost bin.”

Kenneth Kinneer, director of environmental affairs in the Associated Students of CSU, is currently working to implement an in-house, student-staffed compost program at the Lory Student Center food court.

“What we would look for is basically to hire (student) staffers for a fair wage to run the program,” Kinneer said. “That means bringing in the compost bins, sitting at a table right next to them, having those engagements (and) educating students about what is (and) what isn’t compostable — also, what is (and) what isn’t recyclable.”

While the goal is to implement education for both composting and recycling, the focus will be on composting because composting bins aren’t readily available in the LSC, and the university has its own composting facility from which soil is used in multiple ways on campus.

“It’s beneficial for not only reducing waste that ends up in landfills but also (providing) nutrients for crops and gardens,” Kinneer said.

Some of the focus on compost, as opposed to recycling, comes from the fact that, according to a report from Greenpeace on the state of plastic recycling in the U.S., less than 5% of recycling is actually repurposed.

“The problem oftentimes with recycling is that the recycling process is very inefficient,” Kinneer said. “Oftentimes it’s that way because it’s part of a forprofit recycling program.”

This doesn’t mean materials aren’t recyclable; it just means they aren’t in demand.

“A lot of the places that have the ability to do it just won’t do it,” Williams said. “There’s no money in it. ... That’s how a lot of places fund their recycling process is by being able to sell what they sorted to recyclers.”

Though recycling isn’t as efficient as composting, that doesn’t mean the impact isn’t still positive. If plastics are tossed, they’ll likely never decompose, so abandoning recycling isn’t the answer, Williams said.

Reaching as many members of the CSU community is essential when educating about something as complex as recycling and composting.

“The LSC’s unit — I think it’s one of the best places to do the education,” Williams said. “Because most students end up in the LSC at some point, most students will eat a meal at the LSC.”

To continue to be a leader in sustainability, CSU has to educate each new group of students and faculty. Programs like the one Kinneer is trying to get funded and existing programs like Earth Month celebrations contribute to that.

“(CSU will) create that change if there are people — individual people — pushing for the change,” Williams said.

Reach Ivy Secrest at life @collegian.com.

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HES Club fosters connection between students, alumni

By Ivy Secrest @ivysecrest

In an active state with active students, it is no surprise that Health and Exercise Science is one of the top 10 most popular majors for the latest incoming classes at Colorado State University.

In line with that popularity, the Health and Exercise Science Club aims to foster that passion and help students in the major or minor network with each other and, in some cases, alumni.

Club leaders such as President Isabelle Snyder and Financial Officer Brendan Mikolajczyk have put in substantial effort to connect with current members and meet their needs.

“There’s a lot of pressure, especially in our field, to kind of know what you want to go do,” Mikolajczyk said. “I think having some specific alumni who are in the same position share that it’s OK to not know exactly where you want to go right away and that for most HES majors, it’s a marathon to their ultimate career. ... That’s pretty important for a lot of us to know.”

Beyond determining future career paths and getting comfortable with the major, the club provides social connections as well. Consisting of mostly first-year and sophomore members since the COVID-19 pandemic, many of the younger CSU students reach out to the club for social connections.

“So in our recent recruitment, we’ve had a lot of those (firstyears) and sophomores looking to build relationships and just have more HES experiences.”

Those connections stand the test of time, bringing back alumni as well. On April 17 the club hosted alumnus Daniel Ward, who graduated in 2003. Ward is the owner of Inward Fitness, a business focused on personal training, corporate wellness and sports performance at two Denver locations.

Ward reached out to the club to speak, looking to give back since the program gave him so much in his time at CSU.

“He wanted to pay it forward and give the knowledge he has from his experience in the field to the club,” Snyder said.

Mikolajczyk said. “Especially since where we were a couple of years ago with COVID not allowing us to even have a club really.”

leadership role at that internship. I think being in this club (and) being an advisor in this club was really impactful for that.”

“When we were operating during COVID, it was hard to really do things and get together — we kind of lost some of our older members,” Snyder said.

While the networking aspect of the club does connect students with alumni and gives them a real idea of what the careers they think they want actually look like, networking can’t be everything.

“The relationships not only that I’ve formed but the relationships I’m seeing the current students form with each other is really cool,”

Both preparing to graduate, Mikolajczyk and Snyder have attributed their next steps to their participation in the club along with education and personal capability.

“I have an internship over the summer down at the (University of Denver); I feel really ready, I’m excited,” Mikolajczyk said. “I’m actually going to have a

Between the social and career connections as well as opportunities to connect with faculty and staff, the HES Club helps HES students find meaningful connections with their peers and the broader world. Reach Ivy Secrest at life @collegian.com.

Dead Poets Society builds community through art of poetry

inclusivity has created immense value for this organization.

“I feel like Dead Poets Society really values honest expression,” said Aidan Chesemore, a writer and English student at CSU.

“Some of the things that it values most is that connection and vulnerability — the idea of being yourself and being able to be heard and to have something to share,” said Claire Roen, the club vice president.

poem that isn’t directly related to the theme but reminds them of it in a more personal way,” Almquist said.

Being an English major or creative writing major isn’t a requirement; everyone is more than welcome join.

depends on the member’s schedules each semester.

The club provides a unique and special way for CSU students to meet and engage with each other through the powerful medium of poetry.

“Poetry is kind of one of those things that is not necessarily the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of a college organization, and it is something that is so personal and vulnerable,” Roen said.

By Sulaiman Akbar @csucollegian

The Colorado State University Dead Poets Society is a great place for people looking for a creative club. It is an organization created for people who want to share their ideas and expressions through poetry at CSU.

CSU Dead Poets Society is an inclusive club for expressing each individual’s thoughts in an artistic way through listening and sharing.

The organization has been revived by CSU English Honors student and current club president Izabelle Hood after it was shut down during COVID-19.

“Dead Poets Society is openended,” said Kailey Almquist, a member of the Dead Poets Society. “Members can interpret each week’s theme in their own way, as no theme is strict or confining.”

Sharing genuine expressions and emotions between each member to generate community and

Inspired by the 1989 film “Dead Poets Society” starring Robin Williams, the club has a sense of community that allows every member to feel comfortable participating. The meetings entail workshops and feedback from peers on poetry written by club members.

“It forms connections really well and it kind of brings about that sense of community that is, I think, really necessary for any organization to function well,” Roen said.

Members can share anything they feel is poetry including published poems, poetic movie monologues, humorous song lyrics, silly poems and personal poems, all of which are written by students.

“Sometimes members will bring in poems that are partially related to the theme or perhaps bring in a

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“We share ideas for the unheard voices of students, not only English majors but also (students) from other majors,” Hood said.

The club meets weekly in Willard O. Eddy Hall, and the time and day

Poetry allows people to be heard in a vulnerable, unique way, which can be daunting; however, CSU Dead Poets Society makes sure everyone feels comfortable and safe in the environment, Roen said.

Hood said it challenges the students to think deeper as young writers as it encourages them to steer away from perfection and stay truthful to the world.

“It’s been so impactful in my college career just finding the place that accepts me and having a sense of community that is so specific and so niche,” Roen said. “It is really an amazing place that has provided that place for me to be accepted, heard and valued as a member of the CSU community.”

Reach Sulaiman Akbar at life @collegian.com.

“The relationships not only that I’ve formed but the relationships I’m seeing the current students form with each other is really cool.”

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Izabelle Hood, president of the Dead Poets Society Club, shares a poem during their meeting in the Willard O. Eddy Hall April 18.

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“It’s been so impactful in my college career just finding the place that accepts me and having a sense of community that is so specific and so niche.”

CLAIRE ROEN CSU DEAD POETS SOCIETY

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Mishawaka Jazz Cabbage: Poudre Canyon musical high

By Taylor Paumen @taytaypau

As I am nearly at a year and half of being legally allowed to enter dispensaries, I looked back at all I’ve learned and experienced through writing these strain reviews. So when I realized there were name-brand strains like OG Kush and Gorilla Glue, my cannabis journey eventually led me to the infamous Mishawaka Jazz Cabbage.

If you haven’t heard of this sativa cultivar yet, let me enlighten you. This live resin comes in a half-gram cartridge testing at 67.20% THC, and you can find it for $24 at Organic Alternatives. Now, my first thought was this cart was a bit pricey for a halfgram that tests below 70% THC, but boy is it worth it.

The high of this strain packs a strong punch as its effects go straight to your head. This would make sense as the Jazz Cabbage was made to help enhance how you take in the waves of music.

A collaboration between Organic Alternatives and the Mishawaka Amphitheatre, an outdoor music venue up the Poudre Canyon, has brought their passions for cannabis and music together to present a strain that makes “guitar solos feel longer, beats hit harder (and) lights look brighter,” according to the Mishawaka website.

“Aside from its ocular illusions and wavy brain high, this strain releases a wide variety of terpenes to tickle your nose and please your palate as you puff on it.”

This partnership has also had contributions from Apothecary Extracts, which helps make the live resin through a process labeled “freshfrozen,” where the cannabis plants are frozen immediately after being harvested. Freezing the plants creates a different experience for the smoker as it allows the terpenes and chemical makeup of the plant to be more potent and less dry when consumed.

While my experience with the Cabbage didn’t include live music, my AirPods at full volume still did the trick in mixing my tunes with the groovy head high. And while I can usually puff on a cartridge pretty frequently, the 67.20% and darker wax may scorch the back of your throat if you hit it too hard. My batch must have not been frozen long enough, or I need my lungs frozen to be rejuvenated.

While the Jazz Cabbage is a sativa mix of Free World Chem #4 and Thelonious Skunk, its unfortunate ability to burn quickly means you’ll blow through the half gram of wax fairly quickly compared to other resins I’ve had, but with its lasting effects, you may not need to smoke it as often.

Aside from its ocular illusions and wavy brain high, this strain releases a wide variety of terpenes to tickle your nose and please your palate as you puff on it. Tastes of citrus and cinnamon spice paired well with the herbal and peppercorn aroma coming from its smoke.

Its overall intake feels smooth if taken at the right temperature, and if that’s done, you’ll be complemented

with Mishawaka Jazz Cabbage’s almost trippy high. Beyond the strain’s higher price for less product and its quick burning consistencies, the Mishawaka Jazz Cabbage lives up to its reputation, and I

would recommend it for music or nature-based activities.

But if you’re like me and don’t have plans to see a live music event, here are some songs to blast in your head while being zooted on this strain: “Rollin’

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‘TANGOFUSION’: The steps behind the dance

The Colorado State University annual Spring Dance Concert took place April 14-15 at the University Center for the Arts. The concert began with rehearsals choreographed by faculty members — including Grace Gallagher, Julia Cooper and Susie Garifi — student choreographers and guest artist Hernan Justo.

Trained at the Instituto Superior de Arte Teatro Colón national ballet school of Buenos Aires, Argentina, Justo is an internationally acclaimed choreographer and the artistic director of the Carolina Ballet Theater, known for choreographing full-length ballets such as “Hunchback of Notre Dame” and “Pulling the Strings.” Justo was on CSU’s campus to put the finishing touches on his complex piece in the concert “Tangofusion.”

With auditions followed by rehearsals, makeup and costume preparation and lighting designers, the CSU Spring Dance Concert proved to be an energetic and powerful performance exploring themes of joy, grit and community.

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1. Colorado State University dance students Barbara Bertrand, Abby Kerr, Ella Myers, Kaela Reed and Jessica Schroeder listen to faculty member Susie Garifi’s comments after a rehearsal for “Expedition” March 23.

2. Dancers cover Ella Myers’ body with their hands during a rehearsal for “Expedition,” choreographed by faculty member Susie Garifi March 23.

3. CSU dance student Kaela Reed gets alien makeup done by fellow student Abby Kerr to prepare for the first official dress rehearsal of the spring concert April 12.

4. Dancers Elliot Benson, Matthew Bishop, Chalina Caton Garcia, Hector Gandara, Madison Hard, Emily Taft, Liam Teagarden and Mikayla Zavattaro take a bow after a dress rehearsal for “Tangofusion,” choreographed by the artistic director of Carolina Ballet Theatre and guest artist at CSUHernan Justo March 23.

5. Master Electrician Wes Halloran explains the “magic sheet” to lighting operator Meredith Hendrix April 12. The CSU lighting design department is just shy of 1,000 controllable parameters, such as color, intensity or texture. There are 182 total stage lights in the show, which took 338 hours of labor across a team of six people. “The magic sheet is a handy guide to controlling the lights and what presets I use often to expedite the programming of the show,” Halloran said.

6. CSU dance student Benson strikes a pose under the spotlight during a dress rehearsal performance of “Tangofusion,” choreographed by Hernan Justo, artistic director of Carolina Ballet Theatre and guest artist, at the University Center for the Arts April 12.

7. CSU dance student Madelyn Caviness dances with a balloon during the first official dress rehearsal of “It’s All Fine?” choreographed by Grace Gallagher April 12.

8. Dancers Caton Garcia, Hard, Camryn Martin and Zavattaro spin in a circular motion during “Tangofusion,” choreographed by Hernan Justo, artistic director of Carolina Ballet Theatre and guest artist at CSU April 12.

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Sexual Assault Awareness Month must include Indigenous women

By Dominique Lopez @caffeinateddee6

Editor’s Note: All opinion section content reflects the views of the individual author only and does not represent a stance taken by The Collegian or its editorial board.

Trigger warning: This article discusses the topic of sexual assault.

One in three women across the globe experience sexual or physical violence in their lifetime, according to the World Health Organization.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, which draws attention to people who have experienced sexual violence in the United States and around the world. However, this idea of awareness seems to exclude a very significant portion of the United States population: Indigenous people.

Studies on the topic show Indigenous women experience higher rates of sexual assault and victimization compared to their non-Indigenous counterparts.

In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey, 56.1% of female respondents reported experiencing sexual violence by an acquaintance as of 2016. It’s reported that 40% of women in the United States experience sexual violence during their lives.

Despite the reality that Indigenous women experience more violence, it wasn’t until recently that Indigenous women received more attention and heard genuine discussion about what they experience.

According to the Violence Against Women Network, which is a project of the National Resource

Center on Domestic Violence, “American Indians are 2.5 times more likely to experience sexual assault crimes compared to all other races, and one in three Indian women reports having been raped during her lifetime.”

But how can change be made? How can the issue of underreporting and the need for Indigenous women to be recognized as people be something that is done nationwide?

Well,there are a few steps currently being taken. For Indigenous individuals who go missing or are murdered in the United States, there is a Facebook group that exists to bring awareness to each case: the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women USA.

As a nonprofit organization, they are making a small dent in trying to help and support those who are missing as well as shedding light on the issue.

In 2021 the White House passed an executive order that sought to address this situation; they aimed to improve the safety of Indigenous people through law enforcement training and effective communication. Additionally, many people who are part of these communities are choosing to stand up for themselves and put up any fight necessary to get their questions answered and their people found.

This is related to the reality that many sexual abuse cases are denied by prosecutors. According to the New York Times, “More than 80% of sex crimes on reservations are committed by (non-Native) men, who are immune from prosecution by tribal courts.”

According to the Union of North American Vietnamese Student Associations, “Indigenous populations in North America have a much greater rate of sexual assault and domestic violence than any other ethnicity.”

In recent years there has been significantly more representation and discussion held around the topic. This includes podcasts as well as the Native Womens Wilderness organization founded in Boulder, Colorado, which provides support and information on these murdered and missing Indigenous women.

Indigenous people deserve the same representation and publicity as those who are considered “more American;” however, change cannot occur until the United States accepts them into mainstream society and no longer neglects Indigenous people for not fitting in.

Reach Dominique Lopez at letters @collegian.com.

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“In recent years there has been significantly more representation and discussion held around the topic. This includes podcasts as well as the Native Womens Wilderness founded in Boulder, Colorado, which provides support and information on these murdered and missing Indigenous women.”

More eyes on ASCSU: Students need transparency, cooperation

For starters, it means DeSalvo and Silverhart absolutely have the attention of the student body — or at least the attention of a much larger quantity of students than previous election years have shown.

DeSalvo and Silverhart’s stellar campaign focused on the correct topics that not only deserve awareness but need awareness at CSU. Referring back to the duo’s emphasis on advocating for students’ mental health, students at CSU have been dealing with issues of receiving help in a timely manner for a while, and it was a topic well overdue for discussion and action.

By Callum Burke @burkec0621

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.

With the recent Associated Students of Colorado State University election in the rearview mirror, there is a lot to unpack and consider for the future.

Voting occurred April 3-5. The results named Nick DeSalvo and Alex Silverhart as president and vice president; Ava Ayala as the speaker of the senate; and seven students to respected senator positions.

Besides DeSalvo and Silverhart’s well-oiled machine of a campaign that focused on cooperation with local governments, increasing participation within student government and advocating for students’ mental health, all of which are hard-hitting points, the biggest takeaway from this past election was the increase in student involvement and voting.

ASCSU is directly responsible for a budget of $57 million

They also fund student clubs and organizations around campus, including athletic clubs. That is a lot of power to give an organization and then not closely monitor what they decide to do with the budget.

As a result, it would benefit the entirety of CSU’s student body to get involved and consistently vote for what matters in these elections.

ASCSU considers itself the student voice on campus. So considering they are the ones talking for the student body, they should be discussing topics that students want to shine light upon. If nobody is paying mind to these decisions, who knows what they might be putting their efforts and time toward.

Thankfully, that’s exactly what ensued with this year’s election. The previous elections only saw, for lack of a better term, a weak voter turnout with 6.17% of the student body handing in their voter ballots. This year that percentage more than doubled to 14.49% of students handing in ballots, a substantial rise in just one year.

So what does this mean for ASCSU and its members moving forward? And what about us as students?

Additionally, the positive upsides that come from a larger total number of voter involvement at CSU will encourage more transparency and collaboration between ASCSU and the student body.

Collaboration and cohesion could mean having a greater say in what the budget ASCSU manages goes toward. It could also mean addressing and executing dire topics in the future in a timely and more effective manner.

Local governments need students that vote on a consistent basis and voice their displeasure or agreement with certain ideas.   Luckily, it appears the student body understands the importance of voting and maintaining a close eye on ASCSU. The rise in voting displays the rising attention of the student body and poses a positive mindset for the future between ASCSU and the students they represent.

So keep an eye out for important ASCSU meetings this term, and don’t forget to vote in the next election. Be somebody who is involved on campus and in the know.

Reach Callum Burke at letters @collegian.com.

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CSU unfairly punishes students who don’t care about school

By Aaron Peck @aa_peck7

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

College is a place where many people go to expand their worldview, learn new skills and increase their chances of success. For others, college provides them with their first taste of freedom.

Most people also argue college is supposed to be a space for higher education where all people can come for the possibility of a better future. However, a disturbing pattern is apparent in almost every school in the country, leaving some students disappointed with their college experience.

Shocking reports have recently been released stating that students who hate school and do not care about their major

perform significantly worse in their courses than their peers who do care. In addition, students who think school is a boring waste of time receive fewer degrees and have fewer prospects when entering the job market.

I know what some of you might be thinking: This could not possibly be true, and the reports must be fake. There is no way our education system could be flawed so badly that it harms a group of students. Well, I regret to inform you that it is in fact true. Where do we go from here?

Enough is enough, and it is time to take a stand and acknowledge that colleges, including Colorado State University, are treating many of their students unfairly. The preferential treatment of motivated and proactive students by the university and its professors reveals a systemic flaw in our school.

The blatant favoritism CSU demonstrates toward harderworking, more intelligent students by giving them better grades and

more awards makes me sick. The fact that CSU still uses a grading system that measures accuracy and completeness to evaluate student performance is barbaric.

Should the student who sleeps through class or goes to a concert instead of writing their paper be given a worse grade simply because they wanted the true college experience?

Is it wrong to down a 30-pack of Natural Lights on a random Tuesday afternoon in the middle of February with your friends?

The judgmental narrative surrounding college students who want to smoke half a dozen blunts and binge-watch every season of “The Office” rather than read a short chapter in the textbook needs to change. These students are not lazy, selfish, stupid or entitled — they simply do not care about school, and that is alright.

Everybody knows the main attraction of college is the vibrant party life, so students who make the most of this opportunity do not deserve less than their more disciplined counterparts. It’s unfathomable that CSU continues to penalize so much of its student population.

In fact, CSU should promote a more self-indulgent, pleasureseeking lifestyle because it will attract more students. More students mean more people to charge for books, parking passes and anything else the university wants. Instead of looking at us as students, CSU should view us as the endless money pots we clearly are. At the end of the day, if the tuition check clears, why does CSU even care if we decide to pass or not?

If grades did not matter, fewer students would drop out, and schools could keep collecting all those tuition payments. Colleges need to learn that many of us are not here to do school and should not be punished just because we do not want to complete our assignments or attend class.

These are the conversations we need to be having and the questions we need to be asking.

I am willing to stand up — are you?

Reach Aaron Peck at letters @collegian.com.

“If grades did not matter, fewer students would drop out, and schools could keep collecting all those tuition payments. Colleges need to learn that many of us are not here to do school and should not be punished just because we do not want to complete our assignments or attend class.”

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How Mai-Ly Tran turned CSU tennis around

By Dylan Heinrich @dylanheinrich

The Colorado State University tennis team hasn’t been laced with glory, as the team has struggled to find their footing throughout their history.

However, the team has started to turn things around with the guiding hand of second-year head coach Mai-Ly Tran.

Tennis runs in Tran’s family, as she was first introduced to the sport by her two older sisters. What she enjoys most about tennis is the pressure it puts on you to succeed and thrive as an individual.

“When you’re out there, you’re on your own,” Tran said. “You really have to figure out ways to problem solve and overcome challenges, … it’s just so satisfying to be able to do that on your own.”

Tran took the opportunity to play for California State University, Fullerton, to continue her career at the NCAA Division I level. She played with the Titans for four years, earning 38 wins over her time at Fullerton.

After getting the collegiate experience, she knew her obvious next step would be to pivot and focus on becoming a coach, starting at the high school level.

“I saw a lot of players that could benefit from some guidance,” Tran said. “Being able to be on the sidelines with them and get them through some tough moments and see the joy they have when they’re able to beat a tough opponent was always satisfying.”

After four years of coaching high school tennis, Tran returned to her alma mater and took on the role of assistant coach. During her three years at Fullerton from 2013-16, the Titans racked up a 35-33 record, improving each season with Tran on the staff.

As a result, she earned her first head coaching position in 2016 with Drake University of the Missouri Valley Conference. During those five seasons with the Bulldogs, Tran led the team to 50 wins, including one against Colorado State in her final season.

After the 2020-21 season, she was ready for a change of scenery. With all her options on the table, Tran decided to become a Ram and move to Fort Collins.

“As a player and a coach, I’ve competed against CSU,” Tran said. “There’s always a lot of potential with this program. … That’s what brought me here.”

Joining her was assistant coach Taylor Hollander. Hollander was an extremely talented player in her day, as she earned four All-Atlantic Sun honors over the course of her three years at the University of North Florida.

After spending the previous four years as an assistant coach for California State University, Sacramento, Hollander was ready to make a change. She was ecstatic about getting to work with Tran.

“Coach Mai-Ly (Tran) gives her staff and her players room to be themselves,” Hollander said. “It’s easier to work hard every single day and bring your best when you have an environment like that.”

This environment breeds success for the Rams, as CSU has earned a 29-15 record under Tran and secured back-to-back winning seasons for the first time in at least 20 years.

No. 1 singles player Radka Buzkova spoke about the impact Tran has had and what’s led to the

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team’s turnaround, as sometimes the biggest lessons happen off the court.

“I think she has a great life perspective,” Buzkova said. “She values the right things in life.”

Tran and the rest of CSU tennis will look to continue improving as they head toward the tail end of their postseason later this month. Reach Dylan Heinrich at sports @collegian.com.

Colorado State University women’s tennis head coach Mai-Ly Tran coaches her student-athletes at the CSU Tennis Complex April 1.

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Rams lax drops Rocky Mountain Showdown in crucial game

By Damon Cook @dwcook2001

With the opportunity to move up in the season standings, the Rocky Mountain Showdown loomed large with some big implications between the Colorado State University Rams and University of Colorado Boulder Buffaloes lacrosse showdown. The Rams weren’t able to answer the call at home in Canvas Stadium, losing 16-12.

The Rams started off the scoring immediately, making two goals early in the game. Despite their explosion in the beginning, the Buffs stormed back, scoring four straight, looking to leave the Rams behind.

However, Rams attacker Carson Malinowski had different plans when he scored his third goal. Malinowski and Riley Flores were a dynamic duo in the first period, with Malinowski scoring all three of the Rams’ goals and Flores assisting on two of them.

The second period wasn’t as kind to the Rams. Goalie Charlie Bibaud struggled, giving up six goals to the Buffs in the period, including one goal where he had an error catching the ball and it rolled into the net. CSU was able to score three points, but the Buffs couldn’t be tamed on the offensive side of the field.

The rest of the game followed suit, and Bibaud continued to struggle throughout the game and was eventually benched for Davis Wheeler following the third quarter, in which Bibaud gave up four goals. What looked to be a dynamic attack for the Rams went quiet as the Buffs

were able to contain Malinowski, not allowing him to score again after the first period.

CSU had a good fourth quarter, but it didn’t amount to anything other than a moral victory. They scored three goals in the quarter and held CU to just one.

“We came out with the heart,” head coach Ryan MacDonald said. “The will and the heart was 100% there. … This team is always a family, and we’re together, and we can do something special in the (Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference) tournament.”

against the University of Utah, injured his arm and wasn’t able to get back into the game. The Rams also lost face-off specialist Dylan Hauff, who had to be helped off the field and didn’t return.

“Injuries are going to give opportunity to new players,” MacDonald said. “You know,

players that might not have seen the field this year, players that have been working really hard in practice. … Just dig deeper into our family, and bring new guys out onto the field and keep grinding and get wins.”

The Rams will travel for their final two games before the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference

tournament. The Rams will take on the first-seeded Utah Valley University Wolverines April 20 in Orem, Utah, before traveling to Provo, Utah, to take on the thirdseeded Brigham Young University Cougars April 22.

Reach Damon Cook at sports @collegian.com.

Although the Rams started to gain some mojo back in the fourth quarter, the physicality of the Rocky Mountain Showdown saw the Rams lose a couple of crucial players to injury. Flores, who was coming off of a six-goal game

“This team is always a family, and we’re together, and we can do something special in the (Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference) tournament.”

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The Colorado State University men’s lacrosse team takes a knee during injury time in the game against the University of Colorado Boulder April 15.

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CSU Theatre presents ‘Machinal’ debut

By Sophia Masia @sophie_masia

The Colorado State University School of Music, Theatre and Dance is putting on “Machinal,” a play by Sophie Treadwell, April 21-23 and 27-30 at the University Center for the Arts.

Sophie Treadwell’s “Machinal” is a fascinating and thoughtprovoking exploration of the themes of gender, society and power.

“I remember reading ‘Machinal’in college and loving it,” said Director Debbie Swann, senior instructor of theatre and interdisciplinary liberal arts. “Directing it has been on my bucket list for a while. This play is a beast and so difficult but incredibly rewarding as it is all coming together.”

CSU Theatre’s mission statement aims to create art that speaks truth to power and teaches audiences through creative, collaborative storytelling, much like “Machinal” did in 1928 when it was first written.

The story follows the protagonist, Helen, who feels trapped by the expectations placed on her as a wife, mother and worker. At her

wits’ end with the pressure society is putting on her, Helen plots to murder her husband.

sensation,” Swann said. “Our news media still does this 100 years later. Sophie Treadwell, on the other hand, wrote this play (inspired by Snyder) as a way to explore why a woman would have committed a heinous murder in a ‘progressive society.’The play in no way condones Snyder’s actions, but it does attempt to understand why a woman would be driven to such extremes.”

This expressionistic piece dives into what it feels like to be a woman in a patriarchal society that demands she play along with rules and norms she had no hand in writing.

In addition to its themes, “Machinal” is also notable for its innovative use of expressionistic techniques. The play is divided into nine episodes, each one exploring a different aspect of Helen’s life. The use of episodic structure along with repetition mirrors the monotony and rigidity of Helen’s life.

“It is one of the most ambitious shows in our season, requiring students to dive into an avant-garde style from performance to design,” Swann said.

“Machinal” is based on the true story of Ruth Snyder, the first woman to be executed via electric chair in the state of New York.

“When it happened, the media swooped in and made it a macabre

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Additionally, the play features a chorus of characters who comment on the action and offer a broader perspective on the themes of the play. These techniques not only serve to enhance the play’s topics but also make for a powerful and engaging theatrical experience.

Through its exploration of gender, power and society with innovative theatrical techniques, the production is sure to bring Treadwell’s powerful play to life in a way that is both engaging and meaningful.

“I hope this play sparks conversation, whether it be about the innovative style and modes of storytelling or the political and cultural themes presented,” Swann

said. “I hope audiences are taken aback at how themes presented 100 years ago still resonate today. Most importantly, I hope they are inspired to do something about it.”  Overall, this production of “Machinal” by CSU Theatre seems to be an impressive piece of theater you won’t want to miss.  “Machinal” opens April 21 and continues until April 30. There will also be a livestream of the show Saturday, April 29. Get your tickets now on the CSU Theatre website.  Reach Sophia Masia at entertainment@collegian.com.

Chicken Salad Chick brings joy, community to NoCo

included a ribbon-cutting ceremony with visitors like Chicken Salad Chick executives and Greeley Mayor John Gates.

many giveaways, including a free menu item called “Quick Chick” every month for a year, as well as a tumbler, a Sherpa blanket and tote bag to the first 100 paying customers each respective day of their grand opening.

The restaurant features a dozen varieties of chicken salad as well as side salads, soups, sandwiches and desserts.

“It’s just the most unique concept and the most unique experience,” Jessica Zumbrun said.

“Spread joy, enrich lives and serve others” is Chicken Salad Chick’s motto as said by President and CEO Scott Deviney at the grand opening ceremony.

soft opening April 3-4 preceding the grand opening to support Life Stories Child and Family Advocacy in Weld County. The donations totaled over $3,200. Jessica Zumbrun said it is a really big deal because they want to be able to have a direct impact on nonprofits in Greeley and Northern Colorado. Both Jessica Zumbrun and David Zumbrun serve on numerous boards in Weld County, such as the Boys and Girls Club, Weld Community Foundation, Colorado Auto Dealers Association and Life Stories.

By Daryn Whitmoyer @csucollegian

Four years ago, Jessica and David Zumbrun tried Chicken Salad Chick for the first time on a golf vacation in Auburn, Alabama, and they became hooked, according to an International Franchise Association article. Having experience in restaurant franchises and seeking another opportunity, the Zumbruns

knew they wanted to bring this restaurant to Colorado.

At first, the company declined to open in Colorado due to its strategic growth pattern, but the husband-wife duo persisted and were finally able to start their business plan. Chicken Salad Chick of Greeley, Colorado, opened April 5, becoming the first Colorado establishment of the company’s 200-plus existing locations. The grand opening

“Thanks for coming to Greeley — we appreciate it,” Gates said, welcoming the business to the city. “We’re very excited for you. Congratulations.”

The grand opening week of Chicken Salad Chick ran April 5-8. Chicken Salad Chick offered

“I want you to come in with the expectation that we are going to love you, hug you and make you feel great,” Deviney said.

Jessica Zumbrun said this sentiment was part of the branding that drew them to open the franchise over another restaurant.

“It’s all about the people and the relationships that you have and taking care of your employees and taking care of the community,”

Jessica Zumbrun said.

To fulfill this, the restaurant accepted donations during their

“Now we can actually share what we’ve been talking about and so passionate about for the last four years, and people can now actually live it and understand it,” Jessica Zumbrun said. “It has been a long process, but it has been well worth it.”

The Zumbruns plan to open four more locations in Northern Colorado. Chicken Salad Chick is located in the Bear Paw Shopping Center at 4144 24th St. Road in Greeley, Colorado.

Reach Daryn Whitmoyer at entertainment@collegian.com.

“It’s all about the people and the relationships that you have and taking care of your employees and taking care of the community.”

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Customers and Greeley Mayor John Gates order and receive food at Chicken Salad Chick in Greeley, Colorado, April 5.

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“I hope audiences are taken aback at how themes presented 100 years ago still resonate today. Most importantly, I hope they are inspired to do something about it.”

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Intro to alt rock: 5 bands to start with

By Christian Arndt @csucollegian

Alternative rock is a fairly simple concept to grasp. It is a form of music that uses the basis of traditional rock song structures while alternating between genres and experimenting with different sounds. In short, a band that falls under the alternative rock genre is not necessarily tied down to sounding one specific way.

For example, an artist can release an album where one song is loud and heavily distorted while the next may be purely acoustic with melancholy singing. An alternative band provides numerous layers of different feelings that keep their sound refreshing, new and nonrepetitive.

If you want to dive into a genre that will consistently keep you interested with catchy songs and different instrumentation throughout an artist’s discography, look no further than alt rock.

Here are five bands to start with on your journey down the alt-rock rabbit hole.

Nirvana

Arguably one of — if not the most — important bands to come out of the ‘90s, Nirvana paved the way for the grunge movement coming out of Washington during that decade.

Surely you have heard the iconic first strums of “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” but Nirvana’s discography runs much deeper than just their hits. Kurt Cobain’s screams and iconic voice paired with Dave Grohl’s shotgun blasts of drumming and Krist Novoselic’s iconic low-hanging bass cement Nirvana as a phenomenal alternative rock band.

Recommended tracks: “Drain You,” “Territorial Pissings,” “Negative Creep,” “All Apologies,” “Serve The Servants,” “Aneurysm,” “Dive” Pixies

You would be hard-pressed to find a song by the Pixies that you do not like. The Pixies cover a wide variety of genres like noise pop, surf rock and indie rock.

They have an expansive list of albums released since the ‘80s and still

continue to tour to this day all while retaining a very dedicated fanbase. If you want some solid, catchy alt-rock tracks, then the Pixies are a must.

Recommended tracks: “Velouria,” “Where Is My Mind?,” “Hey,” “Break My Body,” “Gouge Away,” “Here Comes Your Man,” “Dead”

The White Stripes

The White Stripes consisted of Jack and Meg White, a married couple that created music out of Detroit. Even though they were just two people, many still feel their legacy to this day. Jack White masterfully and elegantly plays a distorted guitar while Meg White follows along with drums, often having to flip tempos at the drop of a hat in order to keep up with Jack. Watching recordings of them playing live is a really fantastic and unique experience. Their chemistry as musicians led to some iconic tracks spawning out of the early 2000s, one of which being “Seven Nation Army.” Even if you haven’t heard the song, you have likely heard its iconic guitar sequence being sung at sports games in the stands.

The White Stripes have a unique sound that stays consistent throughout their stint as a band but not to their detriment.

Recommended tracks: “Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground,” “Fell in Love With a Girl,” “Death Letter,” “We’re Going to Be Friends,” “Black Math,” “Girl, You Have No Faith In Medicine”

Dinosaur Jr.

Thick, fuzzy distortion and smooth vocals from J Mascis make Dinosaur Jr. a true gem in the world of alt rock. Dinosaur Jr. has served as a massive inspiration for alternative bands coming out in the early ‘90s and had notable fans such as Nirvana, Sonic Youth and plenty of others.

Although they didn’t grow as big as some of these other bands, their iconic sound is a must-listen. They still tour and play modest venues to this day, so keep an eye out and an ear open because their live shows are a must.

Recommended tracks: “Little Fury Things,” “Alone,” “The Lung,” “Feel the Pain,” “In a Jar”

Radiohead

While Radiohead is typically characterized by their moody and slow songs, don’t underestimate their ability to alternate between genres, all of which blend perfectly. One track can have a slow acoustic guitar while the next has layers of electronic rock pieces. Radiohead is truly a spectacle in the alt-rock world.

Thom Yorke’s stand-out voice paired with oftentimes experimental time signatures is an overall fantastic experience, not to mention how tightly the band plays in coordination with each other.

Every aspect of Radiohead is a masterpiece and retains a dedicated fanbase that analyzes and plays every single one of its songs to this day. Radiohead is a must not only for alt-rock fans but for music fans in general.

Recommended tracks: “Motion Picture Soundtrack,” “Airbag,” “All I Need,” “Exit Music (for a Film),” “Fake Plastic Trees”

Reach Christian Arndt at entertainment@collegian.com.

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“He’s sharp as a tack, cute as a button.”

“I need some apple slices!!!”

“That smells expensive.”

“You make a Hinge account. I’m making a LinkedIn account, cool?”

Have you overheard something funny on campus? Put your eavesdropping to good use. Tweet us @CSUCollegian and your submissions could be featured in our next paper!

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WEEKLY HOROSCOPE

By Abby Flores

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (04/20/23)

ARIES (MARCH 21 - APRIL 19)

When you finish a task, your first instinct may be to jump to the next one immediately. Yes, it’s easy to understand the spirit of battle is within you, Aries; however, you must also learn to savor certain moments in your life. Allow yourself to receive the rain of blessings after putting in effort.

GEMINI (MAY 21 - JUNE 20)

Gemini celebrity Marilyn Monroe once said, “Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it’s better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.” You have a unique persona that is meant to shine in the outside world. Instead of thinking about who likes it, try to embrace the inner youth you hold within everyday.

CANCER (JUNE 21 - JULY 22)

Reading a room is one of your best talents because as a water sign, you are able to pick up on energies quite easily. The main struggle you may have with this

is that you don’t know how to read into your own energy and fate. Sometimes we are not supposed to know, and you will understand later. For now, embrace the present.

LEO (JULY 23 - AUG. 22)

You live life at a high frequency, which means you attract the right people into your life at the most perfect times. Look out for signs and synchronicities this week because the new moon is going to make one of your bigger manifestations come true. You are divinely guided right now.

VIRGO (AUG. 23 - SEPT. 22)

You’ve been improving on your health and self-empowerment lately, Virgo. You may have started incorporating more nutrients into your meals and running outside to enjoy the sun. Whatever it is, the outside world can see your newfound glow, inside and out.

LIBRA (SEPT. 23 - OCT. 22) Like a butterfly, you go through periods of growth and change, emerging more beautiful than

ever each time. The solar eclipse on April 20 is going to put an emphasis on your relationships and the way you see yourself through them. Be sure to reflect on how you feel around certain energies in the next coming weeks.

SCORPIO (OCT. 23 - NOV. 21)  Spring always seems to be the time for you to rise like a phoenix. You have a lot of new opportunities on your way because of how motivated you are. There will be times where you feel like giving up, but you should remember your resilience because all you have to do is fly.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22 - DEC. 21) Like a shooting star, you are impossible to catch, Sagittarius. Nobody should blame you though because life simply has too many flavors to offer. You may feel as if you have many decisions to make in the next couple weeks, but don’t let it weigh you down. Continue to flow, and the universe will naturally place abundance on your lap.

CAPRICORN (DEC. 22 - JAN. 19) You are quite a character, Capricorn. You don’t try to be funny; you just are! This spring has probably been bringing you great joy because of the way you value your friends. You carry gratitude, and it’s been leading you to have more fun with the people around you.

AQUARIUS (JAN. 20 - FEB. 18) If there is one thing people admire about you, Aquarius, it is how open and friendly you are with everyone. People trust your judgement, and you have a natural way of getting along with others. This week will bring you life lessons with the people you meet and the stories you hear.

PISCES (FEB. 19 - MARCH 20) You tend to have an easy time adapting to unknown environments. You are like a chameleon, blending into different frequencies. I wouldn’t be surprised if you practice spirituality because your intuition is on point, and people trust what you have to say.