Thursday, December 2, 2021 Vol. 131, No. 15 by The Rocky Mountain Collegian

Thursday, December 2, 2021

Vol. 131, No. 15

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Chayton and Norman from Red Cloud Indian School test out their experiment with Brian Jones at the Little Shop of Physics workshop Nov. 20. The contraption shoots water vapor out of a drum that when lit from the front creates colorful puffs of smoke. The experiments made by the students will be put into a museum in Pine Ridge Indian Reservation as the museum requested local science projects for the displays. PHOTO BY GRAYSON REED THE COLLEGIAN

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CITY

Heart & Soul Paratransit provides transport for those in need By Piper Russell @piperrussell10

Heart & Soul Paratransit is a local, family-run business that offers transportation services to the Northern Colorado area. Jason Brabson, the owner, lead driver and scheduler of Heart & Soul, said the business transports people to and from things such as doctor appointments. Brabson said the company also takes people to dialysis appointments and surgeries. “If you talk to anybody in health care in Larimer County, they’ll tell you there’s always a huge need for transportation providers, and even to this day, there’s still a major need for more providers,” Brabson said. Heart & Soul was founded by Brabson, a Colorado State University alumnus. Brabson began working for Yellow Cab, now called zTrip, and then got the idea to begin Heart & Soul. “I started the business because I love being out there and working with people and serving the community,” Brabson said. Heart & Soul works with Medicaid and InnovAge. The

business also contracts with nursing facilities and the Larimer County Office on Aging and offers private-pay rides. Brabson explained he usually does six to eight rides by 9 a.m., while other drivers usually start between 8-9 a.m. According to their website, Heart & Soul’s three big commitments are accountability, communication and transparency. Cheryl Chvatal, a driver for Heart & Soul for five years, said she texts Brabson every time she picks up or drops off a customer. Brabson also said all the drivers work as a team. “I kind of pour my heart and soul out to these customers, our patients,” Chvatal said. “I want to give them the best service I can.” Brabson said an issue with some other transportation programs is people get left at appointments or don’t get picked up on time. Brabson said this is one of the “major reasons we got into doing this.” “The accountability issue of this is making sure that when you accept a ride or you say you’re going to be somewhere, it’s extremely important,” Brabson said. Regarding transparency, Brabson

Heart & Soul Paratransit van outside the family-owned business in Fort Collins offers transportation services to all of Northern Colorado, Nov. 30. PHOTO BY MILO GLADSTEIN THE COLLEGIAN

said Heart & Soul is professional, does trainings and makes sure the vans are clean and in good shape with good tires. “They’re so punctual; it’s extremely impressive,” said Art Aguilara, a rider of Heart & Soul. “They are right on the dot every single time for every appointment that I need, whether it’s dialysis or a doctor appointment.” Aguilara also said his Heart

& Soul drivers escort him to his door after appointments, help him unlock his door and make sure he is safe in his apartment before they leave. Aguilara said Brabson will also pick up groceries or prescriptions for customers. To book a ride, customers must call at least 48 hours and up to two weeks in advance, and some people, such as dialysis patients,

subscribe so they are on the schedule for each appointment they have, Brabson said. “Our main idea and goal is to help the community and help this specific aspect of that community and then just raise awareness for the tremendous need for paratransit and for what we do,” Brabson said. Reach Piper Russell at news@ collegian.com.

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American Geophysical Union nominates 4 CSU fellows By Isabel Brown @isabelbrown02

The American Geophysical Union will honor four Colorado State University researchers in December. Richard Aster, V. Chandrasekar and Paul DeMott are 2021 fellows of the American Geophysical Union, a title given to only 59 people this year, according to the AGU website. Fewer than 0.1% of the AGU’s membership have been named as fellows since the Fellows program’s establishment in 1962, making it a prestigious title. “It is remarkable for Colorado State to have three fellows elected in a single year,” Aster said. “That’s the greatest number of honorees for any single institution in 2021.” Elizabeth Barnes, an associate professor in the atmospheric science department, will also become a fellow of the AGU this year when she receives the James B. Macelwane Medal, an award for early-career scientists. According to CSU SOURCE, she was chosen for the award due to her research in atmospheric dynamics and the “impacts of anthropogenic climate change.” Established in 1919, the AGU supports experts in Earth and space sciences, according to their website. The organization hosts conventions and also doubles as a scholarly publisher, allowing

researchers to release new findings in peer-reviewed journals and interact with other professionals in their fields. Aster is the head of the department of geosciences at CSU as well as a geophysics professor and a seismologist, according to SOURCE. He is also the board of directors chair of the Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology. “IRIS facilitates, collaborates and educates across our many science community activities,” Aster said. “We also manage major seismological facilities.” Aster said he currently has two graduate students engaged in National Science Foundationsupported research with focuses on volcano activity near Mount Erebus and data from the Ross Ice Shelf. DeMott is a senior research scientist at CSU who works in atmospheric aerosols called nucleating particles, which he called the “seeds for precipitation formation.” He and his team take measurements of these particles for use in cloud and climate modeling. DeMott also worked as a flight scientist, flying from Hobart, Tasmania, to near the edge of Antarctica. DeMott said the research found that the ocean there is a main source of these nucleating particles. But in Colorado, DeMott said his research focuses on identifying

People walk in front of the Michael Smith Natural Resources Building Nov. 20. PHOTO BY LUKE BOURLAND THE COLLEGIAN

microbes in the air, how far they’re able to travel and the effects they have on organism health. DeMott said he attributes his fellowship honor to his colleagues. “It is, of course, gratifying to be acknowledged this way, and it means a lot to be recognized by my peers,” DeMott said. “I received this honor because of the support of many colleagues, friends and family over the many years.”

Chandrasekar is a professor in the department of electrical and computer engineering who focuses on weather radar, remote sensing and geoscience. He is the director of the CSU-CHILL National Weather Radar Facility and the co-principal investigator of the SeaGoing Polarimetric radar, according to SOURCE. SEA-POL is a radar system used to understand what happens to rainwater as it hits the ocean

and aims to aid greater understanding of how rainwater plays into the ocean’s temperature differences. “This is a great honor,” Aster said. “Many science peers that I hold tremendous respect for are AGU fellows. It is also wonderful to see my CSU colleagues (Chandrasekar) and (DeMott) similarly honored this year.” Reach Isabel Brown at news@ collegian.com.

CITY

Fort Collins opens new temporary shelter for the winter By Austria Cohn @austriacohn

In Fort Collins, a temporary winter shelter located at 212 W. Mountain Ave. is now open from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m. The shelter is for overflow for men experiencing homelessness and is especially important for the winter months, as overnight temperatures often dip below freezing. Seth Forwood, senior director of the Fort Collins Rescue Mission, said this shelter will provide overnight housing, a hot meal for breakfast and dinner and some food for people to take with them. “The capacity at Fort Collins Rescue Mission for men experiencing homelessness is always outpaced by the demand every winter,” Forwood said. According to the National Alliance to End Homelessness, “chronic homelessness increased by 15% between 2019 and 2020,”

and more than 600 people were considered “chronically homeless” in Fort Collins last quarter, according to a City press release.

“I believe (shelters) benefit not only those experiencing homelessness but the wider community ... (in) really getting them into permanent, stable housing through the partnerships that we have with our service organizations.” SETH FORWOOD SENIOR DIRECTOR OF THE FORT COLLINS RESCUE MISSION

The temporary shelter is being used for overflow because the permanent FCRM location at 316 Jefferson St. is at capacity, as well as the Catholic Charities of Larimer County’s Linden Center Drive shelter, according to the press release. “Having a place to keep their belongings, shower regularly and not have to worry where to sleep allows many to keep a steady job,” Forwood said in the press release. “It also allows for further access to case management and resources to find permanent housing.” The Rescue Mission staff has also been able to help more than 60 men experiencing homelessness find jobs in the Fort Collins community, Forwood said. “More than 25% of the total homeless population are unsheltered, living on the streets, under bridges, in cars or abandoned buildings or camping in open areas,” according to the FCRM webpage. Forwood said the temporary shelter is only for men experiencing

homelessness because the Fort Collins community has a higher proportion of men experiencing homelessness and because the Catholic Charities shelter is used for families and women. The winter shelter is operated by FCRM, and Precision Security Team staff will be on-site during the hours of operation. Forwood said that last year, the seasonal overflow shelter at Blue Spruce Temporary Shelter also had Precision Security, which partnered with many other agencies that have had experience working with people who are homeless. “They do a good job working with our staff, making sure that our facilities are safe, giving peace of mind for the businesses, neighbors and community members that are in the vicinity of our shelter,” Forwood said. “And most importantly, (for) the safety for our guests who experience homelessness.” The Mountain Avenue seasonal shelter opened the first week of November and will stay open until

the end of April. In May, the FCRM Jefferson location transitioned the shelter’s hours to 24/7, which has shown a positive outcome for guests, according to the press release. Forwood said that FCRM’s first priority is always providing safe, warm, caring shelters for people experiencing homelessness. “I believe (shelters) benefit not only those experiencing homelessness but the wider community ... (in) really getting them into permanent, stable housing through the partnerships that we have with our service organizations,” Forwood said. To learn more about the shelters in Fort Collins and people experiencing homelessness, go to Fort Collins’ social sustainability page. People can also donate or volunteer their time to help people in need by going to the Fort Collins Rescue Mission website. Reach Austria Cohn at news@ collegian.com.

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LAWS AND REGULATIONS

Can you smoke weed and work for the City? Yes and no By Lindsay Barker @lindsaybarkerj

While cannabis legislation moves forward at a rapid pace, workplace drug testing policies are being revisited. About two years ago, the City of Fort Collins changed its policy from testing every City employee to only testing those in safety-sensitive positions. “As more states have marijuana becoming legal, we just continue to monitor,”said Karen Burke, director of human resources for the City of Fort Collins. “That is one of the reasons we changed from testing every position to testing just safety-sensitive.” Safety-sensitive positions include law enforcement, employees operating City vehicles, electrical workers, lifeguards and employees who have a job involving sole care and custody of children, elderly and vulnerable populations, Burke said. “The (Colorado) Department of Transportation has requirements on drug testing, so many of our positions that are safety-sensitive fall under the Department of Transportation’s regulations,” Burke said. If you’re applying for jobs other than safety-sensitive positions, there is no required drug test. Though this policy change is a welcome reform, medical cannabis patients and recreational users who apply for safety-sensitive positions are still not exempt. “The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed

or otherwise permitted medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy,” reads the Notice Regarding Medical and/or Recreational Marijuana Use at the bottom of job postings on the City’s website.

“The (Colorado) Department of Transportation has requirements on drug testing, so many of our positions that are safety-sensitive fall under the Department of Transportation’s regulations.” KAREN BURKE DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES FOR THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS

“Marijuana remains federally illegal, and we follow the federal law,” said Ginny Sawyer, Fort Collins policy and project manager, in an email to The Collegian. The City also has a reasonable suspicion policy, and if they believe someone is under the influence at

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work, they will test based on that. The employee is immediately taken to the testing facility, Burke said. Although immediate testing is the only way to determine if an employee was under the influence at work, positive drug tests can also include the timeframe in which an employee was not at work. Cannabis can be detected from three to 30 days after consumption if a saliva, blood or urine test was conducted. Hair follicle tests can detect cannabis up to 90 days after consumption. Simply

detecting cannabis in the body does not mean its use outside of work will impact an employee’s on-the-job performance, whether in a safetysensitive position or not. Compared to other Colorado cities, Fort Collins’ drug testing policy is pretty moderate. Loveland is similar in that they also only drug test for safetysensitive positions and reasonable suspicion cases. Greeley’s policy is more strict, drug testing every city employee during pre-employment

and requiring employees in safetysensitive positions to comply with random testing. If cannabis is ever federally legalized and no longer classified as a Schedule I drug, these City policies may change. “We would definitely be looking at it; it would be interesting,” Burke said regarding federal legalization. “It’s definitely something we would continue to have conversations on … wanting to be a fair employer.” Reach Lindsay Barker at cannabis@ collegian.com.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

‘This must end’: Against copaganda at The Collegian By Guest Author @csucollegian

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. Letters to the Editor reflect the view of a member of the campus community and are submitted to the publication for approval. On Thursday, Sept. 30, the cover of The Collegian newspaper featured an illustration of a blue-haired police officer standing in front of a police vehicle, enticing readers to examine an article titled, “CSUPD mental health co-responder program launches.” The article reports that the Colorado State University Police Department and UCHealth are partnering to send two-person teams — one behavioral health officer and one police officer — to intervene in situations the police deem capable of being de-escalated. It should not be controversial except to the most obstinate of police supporters that such teams allow police departments to more effectively diffuse situations than sending teams of just police officers. But such an admittance requires a logical sleight of hand ignored by most, including

journalists and media figures. Programs like these — and others instituted by the police — are still policing programs. Any deescalation attempts by mental health professionals are still backed by the power of police officer partners to arrest, maim and kill.

“When journalists publish police reports verbatim, fail to report on police violence and aid in heroizing some particular cop, they are engaged in copaganda.” The Collegian staff, in this story and in countless others that purport to report on the police, fail to (or choose not to) report with a critical perspective on actions and policies undertaken by law enforcement. This allows CSUPD and Fort Collins Police Services to portray themselves in the best possible light — this practice is called “copaganda.” The Cops off Campus rally at Colorado State University was held on the front lawn of the Administration building to persuade the university to abolish the campus police force, Nov 18. Instead of having an armed security on campus with a large budget of $3.2 million, the rally argued that the money would be better used for alternative programs that solve the same problems in a more efficient and less violent manner. PHOTO BY GRAYSON REED THE COLLEGIAN

A portmanteau of cop and propaganda, copaganda seeks to legitimize or justify the police as an institution, often by uncritically highlighting the behavior of individual police officers engaging in some conduct determined to be a common good. Though police often utilize social media to do this by releasing statements on so-called criminals or posing with children at outreach events, journalists often find themselves playing the role of a “neutral” third party. When journalists publish police reports verbatim, fail to report on police violence and aid in heroizing some particular cop, they are engaged in copaganda. Engaging uncritically with the words or actions of police or failing to incorporate perspectives of those harmed by police violence — as is often done by journalists and media in general — is a key element of a broader campaign by police and by benefactors in our racist system to make these institutions seem natural and discourage any critique of police action. It is far more difficult to criticize egregious police violence when cops are treated as gods within public discourse. Further, media reluctance to be seen as biased leads to the platforming of virulent nationalists who wish for the police to be more violent. When the media attempts to balance any sort of perceived preference against police (or any hegemonic social structure like heteropatriarchy, queerphobia or capitalism), they do so by providing a larger platform to justifications for greater social violence to be rained down upon marginalized peoples. United States police have faced a crisis of public opinion for more than

Supporters of the Cops off Campus rally gather in front of Colorado State University’s Administration building to abolish the campus police force, Nov 18. The argument centers around having alternative programs for safety rather than armed police with a large budget of $3.2 million. PHOTO BY GRAYSON REED THE COLLEGIAN

a year. After the murder of George Floyd and the subsequent rebellion that sought to abolish or defund police to prevent further violence against Black people, police departments across the country have been fighting hard to protect their role as arbiters of racist social stability. Countless canisters of tear gas; endless rounds of pepper-balls, marker rounds and bean bags; brain-injuring flurries of baton swings; overwhelming barrages of ear-splitting long-range acoustic devices; bum rushes by riot gearclad officers — all of this left far too many traumatized, blinded, maimed, arrested and incarcerated. After all this pain, police departments around the world engaged in symbolic acts of “solidarity” with protesters while often attacking protesters later. This co-option was aided by the media, who condemned the righteous anger by protesters while highlighting the empty gestures by

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police and downplaying or justifying police violence. Though the media spent much time debating the value of defunding police, they actively aided the police and all supporters of the current racist order in convincing people to stay home and to respect police and policing. The crisis of summer 2020 was defused thanks to media. Police kill, torture and imprison people the world over, and media institutions fail to provide balanced coverage by accepting police propaganda at face value. The Collegian editorial staff — along with Colorado State University, Fort Collins and all levels of government power — is guilty of serving as a key propagandist for the legitimacy of police terror. This must end. Peter Krow CSU employee

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SERIOUSLY

Mysterious cloaked bike thief at large around campus By Callum Burke @burkec0621

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. Shortly after coming back to Colorado State University’s campus after fall break, sophomore Allen Wrench discovered that his bike had been stolen yet again. “I was fed up, to say the least,” Wrench said. “Even my roommate’s bike got stolen last month, and his bike was a piece of shit.” Wrench is only the latest victim in what appears to be a rash of bike thefts that have plagued campus all semester. Initially, two dozen squirrels in a trench coat were the main suspects, but there might be another culprit out there. Rider DeSchwinn, a freshman at CSU, said she saw a bike stolen back in October. “I woke up around 3 a.m. one night hearing rustling outside of my dorm room,” DeSchwinn said. “I live on the first floor of Corbett Hall, so it’s not uncommon to hear noises outside of my window.”

“When I got to the second floor, I caught a glimpse of someone outside by the bike racks. At first, I thought it was a student in my hall. It was only, like, the first week, and I’ve seen freshmen here wear far weirder clothing.” CLANCY WHEELER CSU SENIOR AND RESIDENT ASSISTANT

“Usually, it’s just students fooling around in the courtyard or squirrels plotting their next meal or the occasional drunk screaming obscenities about an old ex-girlfriend, but this time was different,” DeSchwinn continued. “I saw someone in a black cloak clearly stealing a bike.” DeSchwinn tried to call the police and report what she’d seen, but she had looked at so many TikToks ear-

lier in the night that her phone was dead. The thief vanished by the time she found a charger. Bobby Pelotoni, a Fort Collins local and avid bike rider, said, “I spend a lot of time around town, you know, biking through groups of pedestrians or biking up to drive-thrus, and I see that person in the disturbingly outof-style cloak thingy all over town.” Pelotoni added that the cloaked figure’s appearance is hard to miss. “Even when I’m biking, you know, because I bike a lot, I can tell there’s something going on with his head.” DeSchwinn also commented on the cloaked figure’s cerebral dimensions. “Seriously, I don’t know what he has going on up there, but his head looks bigger than Megamind’s,” DeSchwinn said. “Either he has a whole other head under that hood or his perm is on point.” “It’s not really hard — even on a bike — to spot him around the city,” Pelotoni said. “Dude looks like an Emperor Sheev Palpatine bobblehead. No idea how he can ride a bike with that dump truck of a dome, you know?” Another witness noted that even the cloaked thief ’s legs and feet are quite peculiar in shape. Clancy Wheeler, a senior at CSU

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and resident assistant at Summit Hall, said she saw the cloaked figure the first week of school this year. “I was doing my nightly walkthrough of the halls, and when I got to the second floor, I caught a glimpse of someone outside by the bike racks,” Wheeler said. “At first, I thought it was a student in my hall. It was only, like, the first week, and I’ve seen freshmen here wear far weirder clothing.” Wheeler added that the clothing was not what caught her off guard but the shape of the person’s feet. “The person lifted their cloak just high enough for me to see their legs,” Wheeler said. “That was when I

noticed a forest of leg hair, and their knees looked like they bent backward. I know — weird shit.” “His feet were about the size of an American Girl doll, and they made noise when he walked on the concrete, almost like a clop or a click,” Wheeler added. These calls and reports mean nothing without physically catching the bike thief. Wrench asked The Collegian to document and report on his plan to catch the big-headed thief once and for all. Stay tuned for further updates. Reach Callum Burke at letters@ collegian.com.

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CSU’s history of student activism is worth celebrating

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By JD Meltzner @jd_meltzner

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. College campuses often serve as a ground zero of sorts for national social movements that have lived on into the 21st century. Some notable examples of collegiate activism may come to mind first: the Berkeley Free Speech Movement, The Harvard student strike of 1969 against the Vietnam War or even the tragic shooting at the Kent State University protests. But what about Fort Collins’ own Colorado State University? It may seem odd to consider a former agricultural school in Northern Colorado as a hotbed of social activism and protest, but it’s the truth. CSU has long been embroiled in the social movements that have

changed our nation and has a deep history with student unrest on campus, covering everything from a “beer-in” to protest campus beer laws all the way to the arson of Old Main during protests of the U.S. invasion of Cambodia. The early days of CSU student activism developed quickly into full-fledged on-campus movements that grew in intensity, culminating with intense protests that occurred from 1968-70. Student activism for social justice at CSU became so prominent that it even garnered the attention of national activist groups, specifically the Denver chapter of the Black Panthers. To grab the attention of major groups like this, happenings at the University must have been significant. In fact, in the spring of 1968, African American and Mexican American students launched a crusade aimed at then-CSU President William Morgan in hopes of changing the University’s poor history of

“Looking back on CSU’s history, there is a deep theme of student unrest and activism, and both have positively and negatively impacted the University.”

representing minority groups. Paul Chambers of the Black Student Alliance and Manuel Ramos of the Mexican-American Committee for Equality wrote a letter to Morgan detailing a list of demands primarily focusing on University support of the recruitment and hiring of minority students and faculty. The BSA also took issue with the way “(b)latant ethnocentrism” pervaded the curriculum and teachings of professors at the University. To counteract this perceived injustice, the BSA requested the establishment of a College of Ethnic Studies that would include a department of AfroAmerican studies among others. This challenge to the University’s curriculum and faculty echoes across history to the current day, when established teachings of history and race are being challenged across the nation. While this instance of campus activism represented a structured, peaceful call for change, the peace protests that occurred in May 1970 represent the destructive side of campus activism. On the second day of a student strike protesting the events at Kent State along with the American invasion of Cambodia, arsonists set fire to Old Main, CSU’s first significant building. The fire was not contained,

“Colorado State is a place where change is fought for, where students are empowered to speak up and where a real difference can be made.” and after more than 90 years, Old Main was no longer standing, completely destroyed by the flames. Looking back on CSU’s history, there is a deep theme of student unrest and activism, and both have positively and negatively impacted the University. There have been instances of real change and real destruction, which doesn’t seem all that foreign to the protests and social justice movements that have unfolded in America over the past few years. America has undergone a resurgence of social activism, with movements such as Black Lives Matter consuming the nation in the last few years on a scale unseen since the anti-war and peace movements of the late 1960s and early 1970s. So are the students of today maintaining the activist traditions of students of the past? CSU students have not forgotten their rich history of standing up for what they believe in. In 2015, students organized campus protests in solidarity with students fighting

racism at the University of Missouri. Students marched and gave speeches at the CSUnite procession and rally in the spring of 2018 in response to incidents of bias on campus, most notably the fake noose found in Newsom Hall, where Elijah Thomas, a Black resident assistant, lived. In February of that year, thenUniversity President Tony Frank released a campuswide announcement condemning racism, stating, “A Nazi is a Nazi is a Nazi.” CSU has been no stranger to student activism over the years, and that cycle shows no signs of stopping as students today continue the fight for social justice reform. While there have certainly been instances of activism hurting the school, CSU’s history of activism should be celebrated for what it says about the school: Colorado State is a place where change is fought for, where students are empowered to speak up and where a real difference can be made. Reach JD Meltzner at letters@ collegian.com.

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Men’s basketball makes 7-0 winning streak in UNC battle By Taylor Paumen @taytaypau

Colorado State men’s basketball was back in Moby Arena Nov. 27 against the University of Northern Colorado Bears. The Rams were coming back from a 3-0 winning streak from the U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam tournament at the University of the Virgin Islands over fall break. After defeating the Bears 8879, the Rams are now 7-0 for the first time since the 2014-15 season, when they went 14-0. The Bears came into Moby with a 3-4 overall record and were looking to break their three-game losing streak. Before tipoff, some players that were catching eyes include CSU junior David Roddy, who was named MVP in the Paradise Jam tournament, averaging 31 points and 6.7 rebounds per game. Roddy was also named to the Preseason All-Mountain West team along with teammate Isaiah Stevens. CSU will be on the lookout for Bears senior guard Daylen Kountz, who is a 2020 Third Team All-Big Sky leader and was in the No. 4 spot for points in the Big Sky league. UNC 6-foot-9inch forward Kur Jongkuch was also a possible threat with team leads in rebounds and field goal percentage. Back in Moby Arena, CSU started on the floor with

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a personal foul by Adam Thistlewood, which led to the Bears snatching the first two points on the board, but Stevens was quick to tie, grabbing a jumper in the next possession. Dischon Thomas got the crowd loud after dropping a soft three from the left side, making it 8-5 Bears. Thomas wanted more as he got a pass from Kendle Moore into the paint and slammed it down over the Bears for a dunk, Rams down 11-7. A few minutes later, the Bears got a dunk of their own as Dalton Knecht kept the lead from the Rams at 19-11. Freshman Ram Jalen Lake tried keeping the team afloat as he came off the bench with a hot hand, adding eight points in less than three minutes to close the gap, 25-21 UNC. John Tonje got on the board with two stylish layups, tying the Rams at 25. The following play, Roddy hit a 3-pointer, getting Colorado State their first lead of the game at 28-25 with 7:34 left on the clock. Thomas caught the hot hand fever with two 3-pointers coming from the left side, stretching the Rams’ lead to nine points. The Bears made a late comeback as the Rams

struggled to keep the ball and make shots. UNC led 41-36 with 1:07 left until halftime. The Rams ended the half with a quick layup from Roddy but headed to the locker room down by three. Heading into the second half, Roddy had a chance to add two with free throws but was unsuccessful, and the Bears grabbed the rebound and added a three from game standout Bodie Hume to increase their lead to 44-38. UNC got some momentum early in the second half as they outscored the Rams 11-2 in the first four minutes. Through some Rams defensive mix-ups, they tried turning it around with quick, easy layups on the opposite side, closing their point difference to 11. Both teams seemed to get into a rhythm with 13 minutes left in the game as points went back and forth on four consecutive plays, finishing with Tonje having a smooth three but the Bears still up 62-54. Chandler Jacobs kept the crowd up with a quick steal on the defensive side followed by a spinaround fast-break layup. Bears guard Hume started to be an issue for the Rams in the beginning of

the second half as he had five 3-pointers and a jumper, keeping UNC in the lead. “I thought the crowd was awesome,” head coach Niko Medved said in a postgame press conference. “For not having students in session, I thought that the crowd really was great today and really helped us when we needed it down the stretch.” Tonje kept the crowd alive with a fast left corner three, getting the Rams closer to the lead, UNC 70-64. With a layup from Jacobs soon followed by a layup and a free throw from Tonje, the Rams got themselves within a point with 6:43 left in the game, 70-69. Roddy had a chance to tie with two free throws and successfully did so, getting the Rams at an even 71-71 with just over six minutes to go in the game. The Bears were the first to respond with a deep 3-pointer, taking the lead once again. After a fast break from Roddy, which led to a missed dunk that ended with him on his back, the two teams were getting rowdy as the referees were being whistlehappy trying to control both momentums. However, Jacobs took advantage of the free shots,

making two and stretching to a 78-75 CSU lead. Stevens kept the energy with a jumper and a free throw, creating a seven-point lead with just over 30 seconds to go, which was followed by an aggressive altercation between the players on the court after the whistle was blown. After both teams were pushed back to their benches, the Rams were ready to finish it off. Following a technical foul from Moore and good free throws from the Bears, it was up to composure for the remaining 25 seconds as the teams continued to exchange fouls. Colorado State wrapped up the game on the line at 86.4% average on free throws versus a 64.3% for UNC. After several failed attempts by thr Bears to get the lead back and Colorado State keeping fans on their toes, CSU came out with an 88-79 win, extending their winning streak. Stevens and Tonje ended the night with 20 points each; Stevens and Moore tied with six assists and Roddy ended the game leading with 10 rebounds. The Rams will play in Moby Arena Dec. 4 at 2 p.m. to take on the Saint Mary’s College of California before heading to Texas Dec. 11. Reach Taylor Paumen at sports@ collegian.com.

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Nov. 27 marked the end of Colorado State University’s football season. The Rams lost their final game 52-10 to the University of Nevada, Reno Wolf Pack. The 2021 football season ended with three wins and nine losses and a rare head coach ejection. This marks coach Steve Addazio’s second losing season at the helm of Rams football. While the track record on the field has been upsetting, the successes in Moby Arena with the women’s basketball team have given Ram fans hope for games to come. The women’s basketball team started off strong with a great opening record of six wins. Their only loss so far came Nov. 28 when the No. 10-ranked University of Louisville Cardinals beat the Rams 71-56.

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COVER STORY

From dejected to ejected: Football wraps up dismal season By Jeremiah Janzen @jeremiahjanzen

At his introductory press conference in 2019, head coach Steve Addazio assured Colorado State University football supporters that their football program was going to make them proud. “For winning, we are positioned for success,” Addazio said at the presser. “We want to win our conference, beat our rivals and have great success.” “We are going to put an exciting product on the field,” he said. “You are going to be so proud that you’re going to have a football team that carries themselves that way, that competes on the field with toughness, passion — a passion for the game, ... and I want them to have an unbelievable passion.” Now two seasons into his tenure as head coach at Colorado State, Addazio’s promises look like Canvas Stadium during Saturday’s season finale: empty. A 52-10 senior night blowout loss to the University of Nevada, Reno last Saturday capped off yet another disappointing season for Colorado State football. The Rams ended the season on a six-game losing streak, finishing with an overall record of 3-9 and coming in second to last place in the Mountain West Conference. This season marks the fourth

consecutive losing season for Colorado State football, who have not appeared in a bowl game since 2017. In its four years, Canvas Stadium has hosted just one season of winning football, raising questions about the financial viability of the $220 million structure. Addazio’s overall record as the Rams head coach during his two seasons is a disheartening 4-12. Despite losing their first two games of the season, the Rams appeared to get back on the right track, winning three out of their next four. The lone loss during that stretch came in a closely contested matchup to the University of Iowa, who was ranked fifth in the nation at the time. After the Iowa game, the Rams conference schedule started off on a positive note as they reeled off two dominant wins over San Jose State University and the University of New Mexico. Just as it appeared that Colorado State may be on that road to success that Addazio had mentioned, the wheels completely fell off the Rams’ wagon. In their following game against Utah State University, the Rams marched downfield in the final minute to set up a potential gamewinning field goal. However, poor organization and time management in the final seconds of the contest resulted in a heartbreaking loss for Colorado State. The rocky

relationship between Addazio and the media seemed to reach its boiling point following the loss. Initially placing blame on his players for the costly blunder, it wasn’t until the following week, under much scrutiny, that Addazio tried to save face by taking responsibility for what transpired. The loss and subsequent handling by Addazio signaled the beginning of the end for the Rams’ season, as they lost their next five games while also letting up more points in each of their next outings than they did in the previous game. The final debacle of the season occurred Nov. 27 against Nevada as Addazio became only the second head coach in NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision history to be ejected for two unsportsmanlike penalties since the rule change in 2016. On a night meant to honor and highlight the senior athletes that have given so much to this football program, Addazio instead managed to steal the headlines with his ingame gaffe. Although participating in a season of dismay, several athletes provided Rams fans with the type of pride that Addazio emphasized during his introduction to the program. Defensive lineman Scott Patchan joins tight end Trey McBride in being the only two Rams named to the 2021 All-Mountain West First

New Colorado State University head football coach Steve Addazio speaks at the men’s basketball game on Dec. 13, 2019. PHOTO BY LUKE BOURLAND THE COLLEGIAN

Team. McBride is a projected early round draft pick in the upcoming NFL draft. Cayden Camper’s six made field goals in the game against San Jose State set a CSU record for single game made field goals. Camper also set the CSU single-season record for made field goals. Punter Ryan Stonehouse was honorably mentioned for the 2021 All-Mountain West First Team. He wraps up his career at Colorado State as the FBS all-time leader in average yards per punt. As Colorado State stares down the barrel of a third season with Addazio at the helm, it’s hard to tell what lies ahead for this football program. While

fans may remain understandably pessimistic about the future, players on the CSU team remain confident about it. “I think there’s something really special here,” Stonehouse said postgame Saturday. “I know the results don’t really show that, but I think, internally, there’s something good going on.” Whether or not CSU football will achieve success under Addazio remains to be seen. One thing seems certain, though, and its controversy is certain to invoke debate throughout the offseason both in person and on social media: Addazio is here to stay. Reach Jeremiah Janzen at sports@ collegian.com.

SPIKES AND SCORES

Volleyball drops first tournament match, unable to advance By Tyler Meguire @tmeguire

The Colorado State University Rams volleyball team played a close match against host University of Nevada, Las Vegas but did not overcome road struggles. The Rams had a first-round bye in the 2021 Mountain West Women’s Volleyball Championship. While CSU was preparing for either the UNLV Rebels or the University of New Mexico Lobos, the MW was handing out several awards to the Rams. Annie Sullivan was awarded Newcomer of the Year. Sullivan finished the season with 308.5 points, 279 kills, 56 digs and 47 blocks. CSU also received a program-tying six MW All-Conference honorees. Sullivan and Sasha Colombo were awarded All-Conference honorable mentions. Colombo led the Rams in blocks with 82, had the second-most service aces on the team with 31 and had 144 kills. Kennedy Stanford, Alexa Roumeliotis, Ciera Pritchard and Karina Leber were all named to the All-Conference Team.

Stanford led the Rams in kills with 330, ranked seventh in the MW for kills and had 144 digs. Roumeliotis led the Rams with 424 digs, had 20 or more digs in six matches this season, had the second-most assists on the team with 80 and had 30 service aces. Pritchard led the Rams in assists with 1,008, led in service aces with 42, was second in digs with 205 and had 49 blocks. Leber finished the season third in kills with 233 and had a hitting percentage of 0.333 with 77 blocks.

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The No. 1 Rams finished at the top of the MW with a 14-4 conference record. The No. 2 Utah State University Aggies also finished at the top of the MW with a 14-4 conference record. Both teams received a first-round bye in the tournament. The Aggies played the winner of the No. 6 Boise State University/No. 3 San Jose State University match in the semifinals. The Rams played the winner of No. 4 UNLV/No. 5 UNM in the semifinals. UNLV won a close game in five sets against UNM. Since the MW championship is hosted by UNLV

this year, the Rebels had some homecourt advantage. Unfortunately for CSU, the Rams have been less dominant when they are away from Moby Arena. Their last matchup against the Rebels was Oct. 23 at Moby Arena, and the Rams swept 27-25, 25-21 and 29-27.

“Colorado State will host the National Invitational Volleyball Championship and play in the first round at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2.” No. 1 CSU versus No. 4 UNLV Both teams went back and forth in the first set, and neither was able to pull out ahead. Midway through the set, the Rams went up 16-12, but the Rebels fought back and tied it up. UNLV picked up the pace and

found themselves up 24-22 and ready to close out the set. However, CSU scored four straight points to claim the set 26-24 and build momentum. The Rebels halted the Rams’ momentum early in the second set by scoring in bunches. UNLV went up 10-3 before CSU could get anything going. But the Rams slowly came back and made it a two-point game at 16-14. In this set, however, UNLV built on their lead instead of letting it get away and won 25-19. In set three, the Rams flipped the script and scored five straight points out of the gates.The Rebels tied things up at nine, but the Rams quickly regained the lead. After pulling away from the tie at nine, the Rams held the lead for the remainder of the set, winning 25-20. Both teams nailed down in the fourth set, not letting either gain a huge lead right away. The Rams and Rebels traded points, and neither gained a substantial lead until late. It was tied at 19 when UNLV scored three straight points. CSU grabbed a point to stop the run but could not do anything else. The Rebels scored another three-point streak to win 25-20 and force a fifth set. In the fifth set, the Rebels

controlled the entire time. UNLV went up 10-3 early, and the Rams would have had to put up points quickly to make it a competitive fifth set. After going up 10-3, both teams traded points. The Rebels slowly closed it out and won 15-8 to advance to the MW championship.

Team comparison (UNLV - CSU): Points: 89 - 70 Kills: 68 - 54 Aces: 7 - 9 Blocks: 14 - 7 Assists: 63 - 47 Digs: 63 - 44

CSU categorical leaders: Kills: Stanford (18) Aces: Pritchard (3) Blocks: Sullivan (3) Assists: Pritchard (40) Digs: Alyssa Bert (19) Colorado State will host the National Invitational Volleyball Championship and play in the first round at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2. Reach Tyler Meguire at sports@ collegian.com.

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Local music to add to your playlist for finals week By Maddy Erskine @maddyerskine_

I could write hundreds of these local playlists, and I still would not have talked about all the incredible music coming out of Colorado right now. It never fails to amaze me. With finals week around the corner, it’s important to find some joy in life as well. Hopefully these local tunes can help you survive and remind you Colorado isn’t that bad of a place to be — even if you fail all your exams and owe Colorado State University tens of thousands of dollars.

‘pink eye (prehistoric)’ by Rose Variety

This song puts the biggest smile on my face the second it starts. While some may complain about not being able to hear the lyrics very well, it tickles my brain in all the right ways. It makes me feel like I am inside a cassette player, spinning around the tape as the repetitive beat continues and a story is told. Rose Variety has always had a unique and recognizable sound, but their latest album, “living alone with yourself in your head for a year and a half,” really shows how

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they have grown as artists. The mixing and mastering styles have changed and a more psychedelic and experimental atmosphere of sound is being created.

‘Abelia’ by shadow work

Based out of Denver, shadow work is an art-rock trio that has completely blown my mind. Each piece of this trio is incredibly talented, and their new single, “Abelia,” showcases it perfectly. Vocalist and guitarist Rafael Nava has the voice of an actual angel; the climaxes of this song are lifted by his floating vocal lines filled with soul

and emotion. The song is driven by the precision of drummer Ben Zickau and the moving melodic bass lines of bassist and backing vocalist Joseph Szlanic. Each part is complex, with pieces of distortion sprinkled in perfectly. Even the silence in this song feels intentional, allowing for a dynamic range and a song that keeps you intrigued.

‘Charmer And The Snake’ by The Velveteers

The Velveteers’ newest album, “Nightmare Daydream,” is a masterpiece of reverb-heavy rock ‘n’ roll

that will shake every bone in your body. The Velveteers recorded this album in Nashville with Grammy-winning Black Keys frontman Dan Auerbach, a collaboration that took The Velveteers’ music to a whole new level. According to The Velveteers’ website, “Charmer And The Snake” is about the creepy older men in the music scene who try to manipulate others to get what they want and seeing through their lies. The lyrics in combination with the heavy rock instrumentals create a feeling of anger turned into empowerment.

‘Lit Cigarette’ by DEBR4H

After seeing DEBR4H play a cover set as Madonna, I just had to dive into their original music, and it did not disappoint. DEBR4H has the power to teleport listeners into a world of bright-colored, ‘80s-inspired synth-pop. The repeating synth lines in “Lit Cigarette” are perfectly catchy, with enough other parts layered over each other to create a complex sound that keeps your interest while still using very repetitive lines. I am a big fan of the transition into the end when the bass comes in and the song seems to effortlessly spiral into the ending.

‘Whatever I gotta do ¯\_(ッ)_/¯’ by CAGEMATES This song will have you crying in the club — or skatepark? You will be sad and also head banging. The contrast between the acoustic and electric guitars gives this song a perfect amount of rising and falling, crying and screaming. The softness of the vocal parts also contrasts the distorted, heavy instrumentals, particularly having peaceful moments of layered vocals right before instrumental breakdowns and the classic epic guitar solos that sound like they belong in Guitar Hero.

‘the moon is a lesbian 2’ by Hotel WiFi

As a fan of the original “The Moon Is a Lesbian” by Hotel WiFi, I almost feel the need to throw a party to celebrate the remake of this incredible song. I also cried a bit. The added instrumentals to this song take it to a whole new level, creating an atmosphere of calming sound as a story is told. The keys in particular embellish the song perfectly in addition to the layering of vocals that makes the lyrics even more powerful. Reach Maddy Erskine at entertainment@collegian.com.

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FOOD AND DINING

The Post proves one of the best in the nest By Scotty Powell @scottysseus

Walking around town these days, it would seem that Fort Collins is facing a bird-demic. From Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers to Music City Hot Chicken to the recently opened Blazing Bird, the number of fowl-frying joints that have flocked to Fort Collins recently has left College Avenue looking like the jungle gym outside the schoolhouse in Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Birds.” With so many ornithological eateries constructing their nests around Northern Colorado, it can be difficult for a new chicken restaurant to carve out a name for itself. However, between the homey atmosphere, distinctively textured chicken coating and the wide array of unique menu options, The Post Chicken & Beer off College Avenue and Elizabeth Street has more than earned itself a spot on the podium of FoCo’s finest feathered-friend diners. Founded in Lafayette, Colorado, in 2014 by Brett “Smitty” Smith and Dave Query, The Post has steadily expanded across Colorado’s Front Range over the past few years as its hearty helpings of chicken have steadily expanded the waistlines of its diners, offering them a meticulously crafted fried chicken experience that is sure to satisfy even the most hesitant of hen-noshers. “(Query and I) wanted to do really approachable, delicious food focused around fried chicken but also come at it from kind of a chef ’s perspective,” Smith said. “Having great ingredients, great processes (and) skillful people in the kitchen … but at the same time having it be really approachable (makes it) so that you can come in with some family and friends, come in with your buddies, come in with a date and really just have a good time.” In addition to co-founding the restaurant, Smith also spearheaded the development of the joint’s signature — and topsecret — gluten-free flour coating, one of the restaurant’s signature draws, which, in addition to being allergen-friendly, also lends the crispy clucks a uniquely textured crust that is lighter and less coarse than your standard fried chicken fare, giving it a smooth, sleek and shiny finish that almost melts in your mouth. However, this delicate coating was not developed overnight. As

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with everything served at The Post, this fry-coated formula was painstakingly created over an extended period of time to ensure it packed the perfect punch in each bite. “We didn’t actually intend (our batter) to be gluten-free,” Smith said. “It was just kind of a happy accident. We probably tried about 75 different versions of our chicken breading over a bunch of different sessions (before perfecting our signature recipe). We traveled all over the country and ate fried chicken at a bunch of different famous fried chicken spots.” Patience and precision are the names of the game at The Post, where extensive care is put into not just the development of the recipes but in their daily preparation as well. “(Making) our bone-in fried chicken … is a two-and-a-half-day process,” Smith said. “The chicken comes in, we put it in a lemon-rosemary brine for four hours, take it out of that, the next day we put it in our first flour … then the second day we milk it, then put it in our second flour … then it’s fried in a pressure fryer.” It’s a painstaking process but one that Smith said is worth it in order to ensure that diners are always receiving a top-tier,

chicken-chomping experience. “Nobody in their right mind would put that much time into fried chicken, except people who were super passionate about food,” Smith said. Of course, The Post’s offerings don’t end with their signature sizzlin’ chicken. The locale also offers a diverse spread of appetizers, salads, sandwiches, drinks and desserts to satisfy visitors that might not be as hot on hens. These include spicy garlic and cheese-tossed Brussels sprouts, tangy peel ‘n’ eat shrimp, a bold green chile mac ‘n’ cheese, cheddar biscuits, buttermilk waffles, a “yoga pants” salad for diners looking to trim a few inches off their waistline, a “sweatpants” salad for diners looking to add a few inches and monstrous, mountain-sized whoopie pies for dessert. Add to this a friendly and hospitable staff and a fresh and funky design that combines the cozy and calm fixings of a quiet mountain lodge with the open floor plan and dimmed, cosmos-colored lighting of a college bar, and The Post is the perfect destination for a laid-back night on the town. Reach Scott Powell at entertainment @collegian.com.

PISCES (FEB. 19 - MARCH 20) Pisces, it’s go time this week. Hit the gas, and put everything you’ve been thinking on into action — in both the professional and personal sides of your life. ARIES (MARCH 21 - APRIL 19) Go with the flow this week, Aries. Life’s like an ocean current right now; don’t fight it, or it’ll pull you in deeper. Just tuck your chin, and get through it. TAURUS (APRIL 20 - MAY 20) Taurus, reach out this week. Those who love you are trying

CANCER (JUNE 21 - JULY 22) Cancer, you’re coming into your own this week. You’ll have some revelations that might be frightening, but don’t get scared — use it to your advantage. LEO (JULY 23 - AUG. 22) Put it all out there this week, Leo. Remember to be tactful (there’s a difference between honest and mean), but tell people how you feel in the truest sense. VIRGO (AUG. 23 - SEPT. 22) Virgo, ground down this week. You’re being pulled in a million different directions, so take a moment to remember what you’re doing it all for. LIBRA (SEPT. 23 - OCT. 22) Focus on the details this week, Libra. It can be easy to look at the big picture for efficiency, but put a microscope on things — look harder. SCORPIO (OCT. 23 - NOV. 21) Scorpio, heal your relationships this week. Reach out to an old friend or even someone you’re fighting with because nothing gets better without communication.

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RAM RECIPES

Simply Cooking: Comforting homemade pizza

Comfort food: We all have that one craving we jump to when we are looking for something easy, familiar and delicious. It’s that food you think about going to bed, daydream about, wake up thinking about and then crave at random times. Mine is pizza. More specifically, though, it is homemade pizza that you can dip into balsamic vinaigrette. I have come to believe the flavor bursts more when it is homemade. Plus, you can use the toppings you love and not waste any ingredients, meaning no more pineapple. That’s right: Regarding the never-ending debate if pineapple belongs on pizza or not, for today’s recipe, pineapple does not belong on this pizza. We’re also going full-on vegetarian with only a few simple ingredients. However, this recipe can be catered to the meat lover’s needs as well. When we devour the pizza, though, it will not be the normal triangular slices. This is a dipping pizza: a mouthwatering, perfectly balanced, savory dipping pizza with balsamic vinaigrette and olive oil — yum. It was a random combination that one day I was craving, and it so happened to elegantly work. Let’s get cooking already.

Ingredients: ■ Trader Joe’s garlic and

herb pizza dough ■ 1 mozzarella block ■ 2 garlic cloves (diced) ■ 1 cup spinach ■ 1/4 cup pesto sauce ■ 2 teaspoons olive oil ■ 1 1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinaigrette

I am sure there are several ways to make homemade pizza dough that are also scrumptious, but to cut the prep time down even more, I use the easy and convenient Trader Joe’s garlic and herb pizza dough then top it with my favorite toppings and sauce. Pop it in the oven, and it’s done in 18 minutes. It’s that easy.

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. 2. Let the dough sit out for 1520 minutes at room temperature. While that sits is the perfect time to prep the rest of the ingredients. 3. Wash 1 cup spinach. Pat dry. 4. Chop and finely dice two garlic cloves. 5. Thinly slice your mozzarella block. Seven pieces should be good enough. 6. Remove dough from the bag and knead it with your hands to get the dough warm and flexible. 7. Place dough on a pizza tray. Flatten out as thin as you can get it. 8. Evenly spread 1/4 cup pesto sauce over dough. 9. Add mozzarella then the washed spinach. 10. Sprinkle diced garlic evenly on top. 11. Place in the oven for 15-20 minutes until the bottom of the pizza is golden brown or to your liking. I like mine a bit crunchy, so I keep it in for 20 minutes. 12. In a small serving bowl, add 2 teaspoons olive oil and 1 1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinaigrette. Whisk together. 13. Remove pizza from the oven and place on a cutting board. Let it sit for a few minutes to cool off. 14. Cut the pizza in half. Then, instead of cutting in triangles, cut longways to create dipping pizza sticks (1 inch wide, to be precise). 15. Grab your balsamic vinaigrette and olive oil dipping sauce, and dip away. Reach Sierra Grimm at entertainment@collegian.com.

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Plata, Reposado

Johnnie Walker Red

Gin

Scotch

Tito’s

1.75L

Prices Good Thru 12/04/2021

Vodka 1.75L

$17.99

$20.99

$19.99

Bourbon

Coconut Rums

Gin

Fireball Whiskey

Skyy

Coyote Gold

Hot Cinnamon

Vodka

Margaritas

1.75L

$15.99

$10.99

Malibu

New Amsterdam

Easy In and Out

Kendall Jackson Chardonnay Liberty School Cab Sauv 750ml

$8.99 Menage A Trois Red Blend OZV Zinfandel 750ml

$7.99 Fronterra Beringer Wines, All Types 1.5L

Close To Campus, Walk, Peddle or Jog

1/4 and 1/6 barrel kegs also available.

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Hornitos Tequila

Bombay Sapphire

Bota Box Barefoot Box Box Wines, All Types 3.0Lt

Kegs

Dos Equis Ambar, Lager Heineken 12pk-12oz btls

$31.99 Pendleton

Evan Williams Black

TWO LAWN CHAIRS

$13.99

Twisted Tea All Types Smirnoff Ice Variety Packs 12pk-12oz cans/btls

$32.99

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$14.99

Pabst Blue Ribbon Labatt Blue 30pk-12oz cans

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$17.99

Coors Banquet Coors Light 18pk-16oz cans

Budweiser

$17.99

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$10.99 Martini & Rossi

Asti, Rose, Prosecco Mionetto Prosecco 750ml