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New state forester ready to focus on outcomes By Isabel Brown @isabelbrown02

Matthew McCombs took his seat as state forester of the Colorado State Forest Service Jan. 3. “The Colorado State Forest Service is a service and outreach agency of the Warner College of Natural Resources” that provides services to the forests around Colorado, according to its website. “It’s an incredible privilege to effect positive change that allows people to connect deeper to our natural heritage,” McCombs said. McCombs has long had an appreciation for the natural earth and Colorado’s landscape. His first time practicing forestry was when he was 9 years old. His dad bought several gallon-bucket trees from a local nursery, which McCombs helped plant. He then was tasked with watering those trees every day until they were fully established. “I still get a warm smile when I drive by and see those trees we planted 40 years ago,” McCombs said. “We can all be foresters.” McCombs has a long history of working with forest services, previously serving as the U.S. Forest Service district ranger. When the state forester position became open, McCombs

knew he wanted to apply because he had a good sense of the quality of people he would lead, and Gov. Jared Polis had just granted $6.4 million to forest health and management. “It was the people of the Colorado State Forest Service combined with the incredible opportunity presented to us, and I wanted to be in the arena,” McCombs said. John P. Hayes, dean of the Warner College of Natural Resources, made the decision to hire McCombs. He highlighted that the state forester position is a very complex position that requires passion, communication, administrative background and the ability to work with a broad variety of individuals. Hayes explained that McCombs’ experience with public outreach and his ability to build great relationships with different stakeholders are qualities they were looking for. “Colorado is fortunate to have a leader like (McCombs) to lead the state’s efforts to steward our amazing forest resources,” Hayes said. McCombs’ congressional history and his history working for the U.S. Forest Service give him a unique set of skills to focus into this more policybased position. He felt these skills would be a great asset to the Colorado State Forest Service and help him make positive change.

“My focus is outcomes, outcomes, outcomes — moving the needle and doing what we said we were going to do,” McCombs explained. Before joining the Colorado State Forest Service, McCombs worked with Sam Pankratz, who is currently a forestry program specialist with the Colorado State Forest Service. They worked together in a highly collaborative project in Taylor Canyon with the goal to mitigate the mountain pine beetle outbreak. Pankratz described working with McCombs as an empowering experience wherein he allowed everyone to feel heard, whether they were citizens, employees or stakeholders. “I believe leaders like (McCombs) are critical to moving us forward on a path towards success,” Pankratz said. In the face of changing climate, increasing fires and beetle outbreaks, McCombs hopes to be able to use the resources the Colorado State Forest Service has to improve the health of the watershed and make the landscape more resilient to those effects. He wants to create outcomes that the people of Colorado will appreciate. “It all starts there: in clean soil, clean air and clean water,” McCombs said. McCombs said he is still learning and listening. He looks forward to hearing from people of varying perspectives during his work and

Colorado State Forester Matthew McCombs said his biggest goals are to “meet the moment, to ensure the significant investments that come with the significant expectations and to rise to the challenge and move Colorado forward as it relates to wildfire risk and forest health,” Jan. 27. PHOTO BY SKYLER PRADHAN THE COLLEGIAN

adapting to the new information he receives. His goal is to bring in as many voices as he can, including voices from students at Colorado State University. McCombs’ enthusiasm for his new role is reflected in his excitement to

turn rhetoric into action. “It’s a new day; it’s a new opportunity, a new leadership — now let’s go knock it out of the park,” McCombs said. Reach Isabel Brown at news@ collegian.com.

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Rams en Contra del Hambre abre una despensa de alimentos para la comunidad de CSU

Los comestibles llenan una canasta en la despensa de alimentos de Rams en Contra del Hambre 26 de enero. Productos comestibles, productos para hornear y productos femeninos son algunos de los artículos disponibles aquí, los cuales provienen del Banco de Comida para el Condado de Larimer. FOTO POR TRI DUONG THE COLLEGIAN

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Traducción de Florentino Aguilera Rams en contra del hambre (Rams Against Hunger/RAH) abrió una despensa de alimentos permanente para aquéllos en la comunidad de la Universidad Estatal de Colorado que experimentan inseguridad alimentaria. La despensa ofrece comida seca, productos lácteos y productos frescos. El programa de Rams en Contra del Hambre y la despensa RAH recaudó más de $500,000 en el 2021 para proveer necesidades básicas para los estudiantes, el personal y la facultad, dijo Brittany Habben, subdirectora de desarrollo para Asuntos Estudiantiles. En el año académico 2018-19, una encuesta de los estudiantes de CSU demostró que 32% de los estudiantes se enfrentaba a cierto nivel de inseguridad alimentaria, de acuerdo con el sitio web de El Centro Estudiantil Lory. “Éstos son estudiantes que tienen que renunciar a una comida para poder pagar sus facturas,” dijo Michael Buttram, director del programa de necesidades básicas. En el 2020, con la pandemia del

COVID-19 aumentando, RAH fue capaz de ajustarse y tener la despensa de comida abierta en el Centro Estudiantil Lory. Justo cuando llegó la pandemia, RAH hizo una despensa móvil, dijo Buttram. “Teníamos comida para unas 950 personas, (y en ese día) hubo una inesperada tormenta de nieve,” dijo Buttram. “Alrededor de 1,250 personas llegaron, y nos quedamos sin comida.” La pandemia golpeó fuerte a muchos, e incluso cuando las clases no marchaban normalmente, aún había una necesidad para la comida — en todo caso, la necesidad aumentó, dijo Habben. “Durante todo el proceso, se determinó que necesitaríamos una despensa de comida permanente en el campus para llenar este vacío y satisfacer las necesidades de nuestra comunidad,” dijo Habben. Antes de que abriera la despensa permanente, RAH tenía varias despensas móviles y de bolsillo alrededor de CSU. Las despensas de bolsillo continuarán operando junto con las locaciones de despensa permanentes, y la lista completa de las despensas estará disponible en el sitio web de RAH. “Es algo sorprendente ver cuantas personas venían a usar la despensa

móvil una vez al mes, y comenzó a quedar muy claro que esto necesitaba ser algo consistente,” dijo Habben. “En CSU, nos adherimos a los principios de comunidad, de los cuales … la justicia social (y) la inclusión está al principio de la lista,” dijo Buttram, “Así que hacer cualquier cosa menos que proveer apoyo para las necesidades básicas es directamente contradictoria a nuestros propios principios mencionados.”

“Me gustaría recalcar que ha sido un verdadero esfuerzo comunitario y que no se trata sólo de exalumnos y donantes. ... Es fundado por medio de la facultad y el personal – incluso por los mismos estudiantes.” BRITTANY HABBEN SUBGERENTE DEL DESARROLLO PARA ASUNTOS ESTUDIANTILES

La despensa está abierta cuatro días por semana y es capaz de funcionar debido a los muchos donantes y organizaciones que ayudaron a fundar este proyecto. La lista de donantes incluye la Junta Asesora de Tarifas de Instalaciones Universitarias, la cual le proporcionó a RAH con una subvención de aproximadamente $300,000, dijo Buttram. Los Estudiantes Asociados de la Universidad Estatal de Colorado también contribuyeron al escribir un proyecto de ley que proporcionó a RAH $61,000, dijo Buttram. “Me gustaría recalcar que ha sido un verdadero esfuerzo comunitario y que no se trata solo de exalumnos y donantes,” dijo Habben. “Es fundado por medio de la facultad y el personal — incluso por los mismos estudiantes.” El martes de dar se participa en CSU a través de donaciones a Rams en Contra del Hambre, al cual las personas pueden donar para ayudar a otras personas que están experimentando inseguridad alimentaria. Una de las formas en la que la comunidad de CSU dona es a través de sus planes alimenticios. “En noviembre, hubo más de 1,300 comidas donadas por otros compañeros Rams,” dijo Habben.

“Los estudiantes están retribuyendo de una manera que funciona para ellos. … Apreciamos a todos los que se han unido para combatir el hambre en el campus.” La despensa estará abierta lunes, miércoles y jueves de 3-6 p.m. y martes de 9 a.m. hasta el mediodía. La despensa está localizada en 1251 S. Mason St. en el Edificio de Servicios Generales de CSU. Hay nueve estudiantes que trabajan en la despensa para servir y satisfacer las necesidades de las personas proporcionando un entorno libre de juicio, dijo Bittram. “Nuestro personal estudiantil está formado por individuos que realmente comprenden la misión de lo que estamos haciendo qué es fortalecer nuestra comunidad a través de mayor seguridad alimentaria para todos,” dijo Buttram. Buttram mencionó el modelo de mentalidad de escasez, el cual es la idea de que “alguien más lo necesita más que yo.’’ “Tenemos más que suficiente,” dijo Buttram. “Tenemos amplia comida aquí, así que todos deberían sentirse bienvenidos.” Puede contactar a Austria Cohn por medio de news@collegian.com.

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CSU’s marketplaces to expand hours after staffing shortages

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The Colorado State University dining centers and marketplaces reduced their hours of operation at the start of the spring semester, transitioning to a new closure time of 8 p.m. and the complete closure of Ram’s Horn Dining Center Grubhub pickup. The reduced hours of dining options on campus are a result of staffing shortages. CSU Housing & Dining Services said in an email announcement Jan. 14, “At this time, we expect to open this spring with staffing levels at about 65%, with higher-than-average levels of staff absenteeism — as many as 20% of staff out on one day.” CSU Residential Dining Services announced in an email Feb. 8 that both Durrell Marketplace and Café and Ram’s Horn Marketplace and Café will be expanding their hours of operation to 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. The new hours will go into effect Monday, Feb. 21. “The increased hours that we’ve been able to add back into the schedule since the start of the spring semester are in direct response to what the students shared with us would be most beneficial (like the re-introduction of late-night hours to the marketplaces),” said Lucas Miller, senior associate director of operations for Residential Dining Services. Efforts have been made by Housing & Dining Services to market their dining center jobs to students, including increasing salaries and wages, Miller explained. This has led to enough of an increase in staff levels to expand the marketplace hours. “While hiring full-time staff continues to be challenging, we are

glad to see an increase in the number of students who want to work with us this semester,” Miller said. “This has allowed us to be able to extend the hours in the Durrell and Ram’s Horn Marketplaces starting Monday (Feb. 21). As student employment increases, we will continue to evaluate our ability to extend hours at other locations.” The Foundry, Ram’s Horn and Braiden dining halls will remain at the current hours with closure at 8 p.m., as staff levels are still low. “As of today (Feb. 11), Residential Dining Services has half of the typical number of full-time staff serving the same number of students living on campus pre-pandemic,” Miller said. These staffing shortages in the campus dining facilities have been affecting student employees in their workplace. “We don’t have enough people to have even one person at every station most shifts, so what ends up happening is you will be given multiple things to manage all at once,” an anonymous Ram’s Horn Marketplace student worker said. “This can be overwhelming.” From the perspective of a student rather than an employee, the marketplace worker said, “I do miss the convenience of the Grubhub pickup. There was always a guarantee of food I like there. Sometimes the dining halls don’t have what I like, so I feel stuck.” As for when the remaining dining hall hours will go back to normal, Housing & Dining is still unsure. “The pandemic is still taking its toll on the labor market, which makes it hard to predict the future, and when it is possible, hours and services will be increased,” Miller said. Reach Samy Gentle at news@ collegian.com.

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Q&A: Cannabis Business Office’s Tristan Watkins

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Cannabis is an exploding industry in Colorado. Last year, the cannabis market reached over $2.2 billion in sales — that’s more than triple its starting market in 2014. There’s plenty of breakneck-speed growth, and now the Cannabis Business Office is working to try to ensure that everyone in Colorado is able to take their piece of the market. The CBO was established as part of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade back in March 2021. The office provides entrepreneurial training and will soon provide financial assistance to “THC-touching companies” founded by soCial equity licenses, according to the CBO website. That’s a license given to cannabis entrepreneurs who are below a certain income level, lived in a “disproportionate impacted area” or have been directly impacted by cannabis prohibition enforcement. The online

entrepreneur training started Feb. 2, and the applications for loans will begin March 9. We asked CBO Program Manager Tristan Watkins some questions about what his office is hoping to achieve and the future of equitable cannabis. The transcript has been edited for clarity.

In your own words, what is the goal of the Cannabis Business Office?

“Broadly speaking, our driving goal is to provide more equitable access to the cannabis industry. We can do this in a variety of ways by offering access to capital and access to technical assistance. That technical assistance really helps provide a foundation of expertise for groups to really succeed in the industry.”

So what does success look like? When have we reached the “equity” point?

“It’s really hard to find that type of success because we’re looking so far out into the future, I think, until everybody would

agree that true equity has been achieved. For us right now, the way we’re measuring success is the number of grants and, in the future, of loans that we can provide to social equity licensees. This is their potential first-time access to capital. They can actually get their business going and begin participating in this industry.”

Do you have any idea how many applications you’re expecting?

“The last time I checked, we saw 60-70 groups who were awarded their social equity license. We imagine that, at a 100% application rate of those individuals that have a social equity license, 60-70 applications should be coming in. Granted, there’s plenty of time for more individuals to be awarded that license so that they could still potentially apply to this round of the grant.”

What role do you see cannabis playing in the societal or economic

future of at least the state of Colorado?

“That one’s outside of my domain to speak in any specifics to. What we do know is that the Colorado cannabis industry is a massively booming industry. Colorado continues to be the industry leader for the nation when it comes to cannabis. The taxes that are generated and where they go obviously further benefits Colorado and its residents, even if those residents are not participating in the Colorado cannabis industry. So as it continues to grow, as long as it grows with a more communityoriented mindset, I can see it dramatically benefiting Colorado communities throughout the state.”

How do you believe this program is impacting Colorado’s economic competitiveness in the cannabis space?

“Just a few days ago, Eaze, a very large delivery company that was founded in California, grew in California, … published a very interesting report showing that,

at least in California, consumer trends have shifted towards a focus on companies with some social equity component. ... It does feel like consumers, especially the younger generation consumers, are voting with their wallets. So by encouraging these same or similar ideals in Colorado, at the very least it might help entice the growth of newer companies, especially those that are social equity based.”

Is there anything you would like to add?

“I do think it’s really important to acknowledge that we developed this technical assistance program in the view that it’s an opportunity for our social equity licensees to really develop their skill sets and make them more competitive for the grant process and for when their business has actually been opened. We’ve created our content around this idea: that it should be helping develop these entrepreneurs, their skills and their expertise.” Reach Grayson Acri at cannabis@ collegian.com.

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Doctors frustrated with new medical cannabis regulations

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By Hayden Hawley @hateonhawley

The Colorado Board of Health convened for a regular meeting on Wednesday to certify changes to the state’s official policies on medical cannabis, among other agenda items. These changes were created by House Bill 21-1317,

signed into law by Gov. Jared Polis in June of last year. The rule changes, which were unanimously approved by the board, require physicians who recommend medical cannabis to patients over 21 to make a few adjustments to how they do things. Doctors must now review the patient’s full medical history to verify their need for cannabis

and recommend specific dosage, products and directions for use. Since Colorado legalized medical cannabis in 2000, physicians could write a recommendation after diagnosing a patient with at least one of the maladies on a list that includes cancer, chronic pain, HIV or AIDS and PTSD. For years, physicians did just that: They diagnosed people with one of these various issues and gave them a certificate that allowed them to purchase medical cannabis from specific dispensaries. Now, things are different. Due to the medical records stipulation, some doctors feel their hands are tied. “I’ve been practicing medicine for over 30 years, and according to your rule, I’m not a doctor anymore,” Dr. Ronald Frenkel said during the public comment portion of the meeting. “Without medical records, if a patient comes in with an amputation, I can’t diagnose phantom pain. If a patient comes in with a traumatic facial injury, I can’t diagnose it. … You’re telling me that I have to have medical records when a patient’s diagnosis is obvious.” Additionally, having to recommend dosage, product and directions for use has left some physicians confused.

“There’s 1,000 different ways of using marijuana. How could I possibly write down directions?” said one cannabis doctor who asked to remain anonymous. “I have no idea what products they sell in the dispensaries — I’m a doctor. I don’t go to a dispensary.” There is a looming fear that the new form of recommendation — dosage, product and THC potency — constitutes a prescription rather than a recommendation. Prescribing any Schedule I controlled substances, which are drugs defined by the federal government as having “no currently accepted medical use” — including cannabis — could put doctors in violation of the Drug Enforcement Agency requirement for doctors to hold a specific license to prescribe controlled substances. The DEA has yet to take any action against physicians who have recommended cannabis. “Vibrant Health Clinic, (which has) been operating for 12 years in Colorado Springs, (Colorado), shut down because their doctors weren’t willing to write under these new rules,” said Martha Montemayor of Cannabis Clinicians Colorado. “We have had probably about a half-dozen doctors who have dropped out from our group.”

With the new roadblocks between eligible patients and their medical cannabis, some speculate that the state is cynically pushing patients toward the recreational market due to the higher tax rate. Cory Mitchell of Flower Power Botanicals called the bill “a kind of a tactical move to slowly destroy medical sales” and went so far as to call it “a targeted attack.” Some aren’t as convinced. “I don’t necessarily think it’s a bunch of people sitting in a room with the priority goal of, ‘We need to break the medical system so we can get everybody on the rec side so we can get all their tax dollars,’” said Dr. Dave Gordon of 4 Pillars Health and Wellness/Functional Medicine. “I think all the people making decisions have little interest in the medical patient community, so by default all the laws tend to favor revenue generation, and that’s usually not the medical patient.” Benjamin Wann, a 19-year-old medical cannabis patient, challenged the new rules with a lawsuit last July. Two doctors joined Wann as plaintiffs to address the specific issues they face. The lawsuit is still awaiting judicial approval and remains the only current challenge to House Bill 21-1317. Reach Hayden Hawley at cannabis@collegian.com.

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“AMERICAN TRADITIONS” COURTESY PHOTO PROVIDED BY VICENTE DELGADO

Vicente Delgado closely observes the lettering of his T-shirt design through the light in the Visual Arts Building Jan. 22.

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Vicente Delgado sits with his piece “The Border” in an art studio in the Visual Arts Building Jan. 22.

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“THE GRADUATE OPEN STUDIO NIGHT” EXHIBITION. COURTESY PHOTO PROVIDED BY VICENTE DELGADO

“Every morning we wake up, open the door, and we can actually see Mexico,” Vicente Delgado said, describing his family home in El Paso, Texas. Delgado’s house sits only 10 minutes from the border, and Delgado explained that this close proximity was a heavy influence in the making of his piece “Greetings.” Delgado’s artwork depicts the familiar façade of a gas station postcard — these glossy designs can be found sending greetings from cities across the U.S. But the distinction between a regular postcard and Delgado’s interpretation lies within the letters of the word “border.” Each letter contains an artistic representation of true stories about the injustices surrounding the immigration process into America. These stories begin at “B,” showing a 10-year-old Guatemalan boy abandoned in the middle of a desert;

later on, “D,” showing Melania Trump’s controversial jacket donning the words “I really don’t care, do you?” that she wore for a visit to the border; and ending with “R,” showing two young girls crumpled at the bottom of the 14-foot barrier a patrol agent had just flung them over. Delgado said he chose this subject as his premise because he couldn’t ignore the stories he learned while living next door to the border. “I want to bring awareness,” Delgado said. “We just hear numbers (in Colorado).” Delgado wishes these numbers were accompanied by details of the tragedies that continue to befall many immigrants in hopes of calling attention to their rampant mistreatment. After graduating from Colorado State University with his master’s in printmaking, Delgado plans to return to El Paso and begin a career teaching his passion to others.

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Vicente Delgado’s studio in the Visual Arts Building at Colorado State University Jan. 22. The black-and-white photos inspired his visions to express the U.S./ Mexico border’s current situations by printing pictures on various fabrics.

Vicente Delgado perfects the lettering on his T-shirt design in the Visual Arts Building Jan. 22. Slow and steady steps are necessary for the product to accurately transfer, so time dedication to the project is Delgado’s focus.

Vicente Delgado applies paint to a T-shirt design in the Visual Arts Building Jan. 22. As a first generation graduate student, he transforms personal experience to creative crafts like photography, drawing or painting.

Vicente Delgado, first generation graduate art student, spends his time in the art studio at Colorado State University to deliver an impactful message through printmaking Jan. 22.

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CSU should ignore all pandemic precautions By Dillon Gross @dillongross

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. It’s been almost two years since the pandemic hit America and changed modern life. Nothing has been the same since those fateful days in early March. And I, for one, am sick of it. It would be one thing if progress were happening — maybe I could understand if cases were going down. But in general, they’re not. Cases were higher in January than they’ve ever been.

“What’s the point of getting vaccinated if you can still get COVID? Just because it means you have a much less chance of hospitalization is not good enough for me. In fact, I want to be hospitalized. I live for drama.” In fact, there are more new cases daily than there were when everything shut down. How weird is that? There are hundreds reported every day, and things are more normal than ever. I sure as shit don’t feel normal. I’m getting sick of COVID-19 getting in the way of modern life. It’s not like it’s going to change, so why are we even trying to fight it? Colorado State University should get rid of all the COVID-19 protocols it has in place and just let omicron run rampant. Everyone’s going to get the omicron variant anyway. Let’s just get it done and over with. I’d rather it happen sooner in the semester than during finals week, folks. First to go away: masks. Wearing N95 and KN95 masks on campus should be punishable by fines. Everyone’s sick of masks anyway. How many times a day do you see someone wearing their mask incorrectly or not wearing one at all?

Exactly. It’s too common, even in places where masks are still mandated. It’s pointless to try to get everyone to wear a mask, so CSU should get rid of them altogether. This would be the perfect time of year to do it, too. With flu and cold viruses spreading, it gives us the chance to build our immune systems. If some people get sick, what’s the harm? I should be able to lick my hands after touching doorknobs. Masks during the winter months — when it’s below freezing outside — are the worst. The condensation that builds up inside of masks is a pain; it’s basically like being waterboarded. It’s un-American — an infringement on personal liberties. As a glasses-wearer, masks in the winter are my worst nightmare. There’s nothing more embarrassing than walking into a building, just trying to find my class, and having my glasses fog up so much that I can’t see. Then I have to take off my glasses, and I still can’t see. It’s a lose-lose situation. The stairs in the Clark Building are steep enough, now try going down blind. The annoyance that is the COVID-19 vaccine should be ignored too. I mean, what’s the point of getting vaccinated if you can still get COVID? Just because it means you have a much less chance of hospitalization is not good enough for me. In fact, I want to be hospitalized. I live for drama. It is so annoying to have to constantly keep track of the little vaccination card. It’s a piece of paper slightly larger than a business card, and I’m expected to not lose it immediately? Ridiculous. I’m an American who has the right to be completely void of personal responsibility. I should be able to lose whatever I want. Let’s talk about silencing voices. No one is giving a say to the people who are deathly afraid of needles. Forget health exemptions, they have a real reason to be fearful of the vaccine. Why are we expecting them to get vaccinated for the so-called greater good? CSU’s protocols should become a thing of the past. It’s already been two years. Who cares anymore? Everyone’s tired of COVID-19 and tired of trying to do the right thing, so there’s no point in preventing anything anymore. I say we let COVID do its thing. Let it run rampant on campus. I say we succumb to the inevitability of the pandemic. This is just life now; let’s lean into the chaos. Reach Dillon Gross at letters@ collegian.com.

By Anna Jelden Plants can be a great way to decorate your home, apartment, or give life and vibrance to a dull space. Being a plant parent may seem intimidating if you don’t know where to start. However, there are many houseplants that require little maintenance and can thrive in a variety of conditions.

BIRD OF PARADISE Strelitzia

Plant Bio The Bird of Paradise is native to South Africa and got its name due to the bright, orange ﬂowers that they produce. However, it’s very rare that they will ﬂower when grown indoors. This plant is commonly mistaken for the banana tree because of their similar foliage. When grown outdoors, the splits in this plant’s leaves happen naturally, and are usually caused by strong winds. This plant likes nutrient-rich soil that is also well draining. Consider adding perlite or lava rocks to your regular potting mix. Spider mites are a common issue with these plants, so consider using a neem oil spray on dirty leaves to clean them. This plant is toxic to pets.

Prefers bright, indirect sunlight, does not tolerate low light Water every 1-2 weeks Prefers bright, indirect sunlight, does not tolerate low light

Did You Know? For some plants, split leaves may be a natural adaptation to the climate around them. Plants with large leaves like the Bird of Paradise or the banana plant develop splits along their leaves due to windy conditions. One theory is that these leaf splits actually help the plant stay upright during extremely windy weather by allowing air to ﬂow through leaves easier.

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Students should utilize the Psychological Services Center Additionally, the PSC has an office in room 119 of the Gifford Building. PSC provides therapy services and psychological evaluations for several demographics, including children, couples, families and individual adults. The center also provides assessment services and group therapy. The CSU Health Network counseling services provides group therapy, but unfortunately does not offer psychological assessment services due to “the extensive time required for comprehensive psychological evaluations.”

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By Nathaniel McKissick @natemckissick

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. The COVID-19 pandemic has had resounding effects on all of us to varying degrees. Some people have experienced the profound loss of someone close to them, while others have lost their job or their home. It’s hard to quantify just how much this virus has taken from us, but one thing is certain: It’s affected our mental health as a nation. That’s according to a Kaiser Family Foundation Health Tracking Poll

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from 2020, at least. The poll reported an increase in trouble sleeping or eating, alcohol consumption and selfreported symptoms of depression and/or anxiety after the COVID-19 pandemic took hold of the country.

“PSC provides therapy services and psychological evaluations for several demographics, including children, couples, families and individual adults.”

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In such tumultuous times, it’s really quite natural to feel emotionally drained or depressed. We’re nearly two years into a pandemic, and the shockwaves of the virus can still be felt around the nation. To alleviate stress, depression or anxiety, counseling can help. Most Colorado State University students know of the school’s free counseling sessions with a counselor at CSU Health Network, but the psychology department’s $15 per hour therapy sessions for full-time students may fly under the radar. The psychology department’s affiliate agency, aptly called the Psychological Services Center, is a community mental health agency and is located at 700 S. Mason St.

“Regardless of where you seek counseling services for yourself, though, it’s important to take care of your mental health during these hectic times.”

Wait times at the PSC can fluctuate, much like the waitlist at CSU Health Network’s counseling services. According to Dr. Michael Brinker, director of the PSC, the waitlist is an estimated three months as of right now. Meanwhile, the CSU Health Network’s counseling services waitlist is currently one to five days, according to the CSU Health Network’s Associate Director of Communications Kate Hagdorn. The best time to sign up for the waitlist for PSC is in the fall, which

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is when Brinker said there are more fresh-faced therapists available before course loads heat up. “At the start of the fall semester, we have a newer group of therapists start taking on cases, and we move through the waitlist pretty quickly at that time,” Brinker said. “Later in the semester, when the students’ caseload is more full, we are slower in picking up new cases.” Is now the best time to join the waitlist if you’re graduating in May? Certainly not, but if you’re looking for counseling in the summer months, PSC may be your best route, as the CSU Health Network’s counseling services staff is more limited in the summer. Hagdorn reported that only about 18% of CSU’s resident inperson student population is seen for counseling services per year – or 5,000 students. Meanwhile, Brinker said the majority of the PSC’s patients are not students. According to the counseling services section of the CSU Health Network website, “most students see their (CSU Health Network) counselor every two to three weeks for individual appointments.” Research shows that therapy works best when done once weekly over three to four months. In accordance with this and as not to inundate the counselors at CSU Health Network, perhaps it’s time to give another provider a chance. Regardless of where you seek counseling services for yourself, though, it’s important to take care of your mental health during these hectic times. The last thing we want to do is let COVID-19 win. Reach Nathaniel McKissick at letters@collegian.com.

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Tom Brady finally retired; so should athlete worship 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. Those of us who are familiar with the sporting world are also familiar with the immense impact of the recent retirement of Tom Brady from the NFL. Even those who are unfamiliar with the sporting world are likely familiar with the weight he carried in the sporting community. You do not have to love sports to know Brady’s name, and this is because the culture surrounding athletes encourages hero worship on a level that goes beyond the world of sports to permeate the entire sphere of popular culture. Brady is merely the latest on a long list of athletes who gained a near-fanatical fan base over the course of their careers. Tiger Woods, Michael Jordan, Lance Armstrong, Ray Lewis — all of them were at the top of their game, living manifestations of athletic prowess and willpower, and yet they also have all been involved in controversy. So why do these athletes, along with many other similar cases, still

garner such levels of hero worship, despite there being clear discrepancies in these athletes’ moral character? The answer lies in the vicious heroworship culture prominent in modern society: a culture that forces athletes into the threshold of fame, lifting them above the common person as a new-age Ubermensch ideal, only to revel in their failure the second a mistake is made.

“One can easily see how hero worship at a time in life when so much self-discovery is already at hand could lead to fractured identities in young adults.” This is an unbelievably damaging culture for athletes themselves as well as the fans who contribute to the hero worship. In terms of athletes, the damage comes from the absurd public idea that the athletic prowess and

perfection of these men and women translates to prowess and perfection in all other walks of life. It is a habit of culture and society, especially of the American people, to become personally attached to athlete-heroes because of their amazing feats in their respective sports. We often believe these people owe us the service of them living a model lifestyle at all times. When athlete-heroes slip up off the golden path we created for them, we scrutinize every aspect of their lives, but in reality, we need to realize these athletes are merely role models in their sport, and athletic greatness does not translate to moral impunity, nor did it ever. To return to the case of Brady, his recent retirement was widely received as the loss of a legend by the sports world, with talking heads and analysts across all sports media networks lauding the man as an almost mythical figure. Yet others recall his history of malfeasance — in both the realms of sports and life — and consider whether his legacy is justified. Through this constant consideration of athlete-heroes and this constant weighing of their right to be our heroes, one can see the extremely damaging nature of the athletic hero-worship culture on

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady jogs on the field in a game against the Washington Commanders at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland, Nov. 14, 2021. PHOTO VIA JOE GLORIOSO ALL-PRO REELS

the very fans who foster it. Psychologically, the obsessive tendencies that come along with toxic levels of hero worship can be very damaging to the psyche of fans. The unhealthy nature of such intense parasocial relationships can cause sports super fans — obsessive fans — to suffer from “anxiety, depression, poor mental health, and ... social dysfunction,” according to Psychology Today. This is even more prominent in adolescents, and one can easily see how hero worship at a time in life when so much self-discovery is already

at hand could lead to fractured identities in young adults. In light of Brady — perhaps the best living example of athletic hero-worship culture — retiring, I believe that we as a society should take this opportunity to reassess our obsessions with athletes and consider how this obsessive societal culture is both damaging to the athletes we worship and to us, the fans. Brady said goodbye to the sports world, and it’s time for hero worship to do the same. Reach JD Meltzner at letters@ collegian.com.

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COVER STORY

Isaiah Stevens leads the way to Rams basketball history

college coaches lined up all around the court watching,” Isaiah Stevens said. “Eventually, over time it just kind of seeped in, like, ‘Man, I want to do something like this too.’” The elder Stevens brother is now a professional basketball skills trainer whom Isaiah Stevens said he goes home to train with when he is not with his CSU team. When it comes to his success and playing at the level he is, Stevens said his older brother “is definitely someone who has helped a lot.” “I wanted to be just like him growing up,” Isaiah Stevens said. “Just watching him chase his dreams, he

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getting started. The Allen, Texas, local started his basketball career young. At an early age, he was introduced to basketball by his family, whom he said have all played at some point in their lives. His introduction to higher-level basketball came thanks to his older brother, Barrington Stevens, who was a point guard for the University of South Alabama, a Division I program, from 2012-16. “I was traveling the country as a 7- (or) 8-year-old, not really realizing what’s going on, but next thing you know, you’re walking into these big gyms with all these teams and

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was definitely someone that took me I’m doing on a day-to-day basis will under his wing. … When I really definitely be big.” Developing consistency on all of started to get into basketball, he these fronts is also helpful in being started training me.” Now, as a junior at CSU, Stevens the best leader Stevens can be. As a has risen to hoops stardom in the guard for one of the top basketball college basketball world. He was programs in the country this year, he recently named to the watchlist for the has naturally found himself in a role Bob Cousy Award, which is awarded of leadership, where he has flourished annually to the best collegiate point since he arrived in Fort Collins. guard in the nation for that year. He is “It’s something that me and coach one of 10 on the watchlist, which will (Niko) Medved have talked about eventually be narrowed down to one since my freshman year, coming in winner toward the end of the season. and being a leader,” Stevens said. “I “I just feel like (the Bob Cousy definitely take pride in helping lead Award) is a huge nod to the work this team.” that I’ve put in (and) my teammates Many responsibilities come around me,” Stevens said. “It’s with being a leader, especially definitely a big-time blessing.” at a top basketball program. Before the season starts, a watchlist One of the top priorities for is posted for most individual awards, Stevens and Medved, however, is like the Bob Cousy Award. Stevens communication on the court. did not appear on the Cousy award “Being able to have an open way of list in October. In order to motivate communication, not only with coach himself to get up and get better every Medved but with the players too — day, he said he set a screenshot of the … we all respect one another,” Stevens watchlist as his phone’s lock screen — said. “Anything we may say, … it’s not a constant reminder of the doubt he anything taken personal; we’re just faced before the season. trying to help each other get better.” “I just continued to work,” Stevens What a joy it has been for Ram said. “Everybody helped with the fans to watch a player like Stevens process. It’s definitely more of a team mature with a skilled team around award. I know my name gets put on it, him over the course of three seasons. but I wouldn’t be able to be on that list As he gets closer to reaching his goals without the rest of the Rams.” of winning titles this year, all that Ram As far as goals for this season with fans can do is watch in awe as history the team go, Stevens is keeping it continues to be made. simple: He’s in it to win it. A short Reach Braidon Nourse at sports@ list of milestones he has in the back collegian.com. of his mind include “March Madness, conference tournament, conference championship and regular-season championship,” Stevens said. But it wasn’t always this way, according to Stevens. During his freshman year, the Rams were fresh off a 12-20 season and were looking for new life.Because of their lackluster previous season, Stevens said they hoped to be able to “catch some N teams sleeping.” Then, just last year, GIA LE L Stevens and the Rams narrowly O EC missed a chance to compete for TH a national championship in Z the NCAA tournament. Now the Rams often have a target on their backs, boasting one of the best records in the country. For Stevens, one of the biggest improvements in his game that has and will continue to help the Rams do well this season is consistency. “Just continuing to be more consistent e ver ywhere, whether it’s shooting, passing, defense, communicating,” Stevens said. “I think just finding consistency in everything that BO TT O

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FOOTBALL UPDATE

Jay Norvell’s progress in first 2 months at CSU By Bailey Shepherd @b_sheps

With football season at all levels officially over, it’s time for sportswriters to do what they do best: start thinking about next season far too early. Change is in the air in Fort Collins following the arrival of new head football coach Jay Norvell in December 2021. Let’s get the lowdown on all the changes that have already taken place since Norvell took over as we begin to speculate how Norvell’s first season is going to pan out. First, we’ll begin with the changes to the coaching staff. Norvell is taking many of the staff he had at the University of Nevada, Reno with him to Fort Collins. Most notably, Norvell has named Matt Mumme — who previously served as Norvell’s offensive coordinator at Nevada — as associate head coach and quarterbacks coach. An exciting addition is also being made to the defensive side of things, with Norvell naming Freddie Banks as his defensive coordinator. Banks and Norvell go back to the 2020 season, but Banks just finished up a successful campaign as defensive coordinator with Montana State University, making it all the way to the Football Championship Subdivision championship game. Tommy Perry will serve as the special teams coordinator and will be tasked with reviving what has been a disappointing unit in recent years for Colorado State University. Here’s a full list of the rest of the new notable offensive and defensive hires:

Offensive personnel:

Wide receivers coach/recruiting coordinator: Chad Savage (former Nevada tight ends coach) Tight ends coach: James Finley (former Mater Dei High School wide receivers coach) Running backs coach: Jeremy Moses (former Baytown Sterling High School assistant coach) Offensive line coach: Bill Best (former Nevada offensive line coach)

Defensive personnel:

Linebackers coach: Adam Pilapil (former Montana State assistant defensive line coach) Cornerbacks coach: Marcus Patton (former Tarleton State University defensive coordinator)

Since joining the Colorado State football program Jay Norvell has made sweeping and rapid changes to recruiting, Dec. 7, 2021. With a heavy focus on a high-flying offense, Norvell has added several new offensive coaches as well as quarterback Clay Millen. PHOTO BY DEVIN CORNELIUS THE COLLEGIAN

Defensive line coach: Buddha Williams (former North Dakota State University defensive ends coach) Norvell has already teased the Fort Collins faithful with his “Fort Air Raid” offensive philosophy for the upcoming

season. This is a welcome sight for a program like Colorado State, which has a reputation for producing top-notch receivers. The quarterback spot has been a lingering question mark for the program, but with Norvell having developed NFL-caliber

quarterbacks such as Carson Strong, it seems as though he’s looking to bring that same development approach to CSU. Previous CSU quarterbacks such as Todd Centeio, Matt Valecce and Jonah O’Brien have all hit the transfer portal

and found new opportunities elsewhere, which seems to suggest that Norvell wants to start his tenure with a clean slate at the QB position. Norvell is bringing Clay Millen with him from Nevada to shore up the spot for now and locked up commitments from two exciting three-star QBs in Jackson Stratton and Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi. The most notable commitment from signing day for Norvell has got to be wide receiver Mekhi Fox. Fox is a three-star wideout from Pasadena, California, and was originally committed to play at the University of California, Los Angeles before he flipped to CSU at the last minute. If Fox is able to develop a partnership with fellow wideout Dante Wright, CSU could have one of the most dynamic receiving offenses in the conference with the right quarterback. For a full list of CSU commits from signing day, visit csurams.com. CSU and Norvell also did a lot of business in the transfer portal, with several Nevada players following Norvell. Here is a list of some of the most notable transfers joining CSU this season: Chigozie Anusiem: defensive back, University of California, Berkeley D’Andre Greeley: defensive back, City College of San Francisco CJ Onyechi: defensive line, Rutgers University Dontae Keys: offensive line, Florida International University Gray Davis: offensive line, University of Nevada, Reno Jacob Gardner: offensive line, University of Nevada, Reno Dante Bivens: offensive line, The University of Tulsa Henry Katleman: kicker, University of Oregon Tory Horton: wide receiver, University of Nevada, Reno Avery Morrow: running back, University of Nevada, Reno Melquan Stovall: wide receiver, University of Nevada, Reno With a revamped coaching staff and roster, Colorado State football looks exciting for the first time in a long time, and it will be interesting to follow how Norvell’s program and players develop. The first look at Norvell’s team in action will come this spring, when fans will have a chance to watch an exhibition game with the date to be determined. Reach Bailey Shepherd at sports@ collegian.com.

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and the Titans have late-round picks, which are 31 and 26, respectively. I see McBride going in the midfirst round, but as any NFL fan knows, nothing is for certain until the picks are in. We could see either of these teams trade up for Trey “The Train” McBride. I anxiously anticipate seeing where McBride lands and following his NFL career. Stonehouse, the punting demigod, averaged an astonishing 50.9 yards per punt last season. Stonehouse boasts an accolade list that includes being named to the All-Mountain West first team three times and second team once and being named to the Ray Guy Award watchlist five times — an award given to the best punter in college football.

With the Los Angeles Rams crowned as the 2021-22 NFL champions after one of the most entertaining Super Bowls of recent memory, the league now transitions into the offseason. Fans from every team now eagerly wait for the most exciting and anticipating night of football other than Super Bowl Sunday: the NFL draft. Despite the abysmal 202122 season for the Colorado State Rams football team, finishing 3-9 and losing all but one game at home, there is still room for a happy ending for the green and gold. Trey McBride, Ryan Stonehouse, Ross Reiter and Scott Patchan all have a real shot at signing a rookie contract with a professional football team this NFL offseason. Using my astute and uncanny ability to predict NFL draft picks, I will be sharing with you insider information regarding which CSU Rams football players should be drafted come April 2022. Let’s pause our frustrations for a minute as Rams football fans and reflect on the high note of CSU football: McBride. Over his four years playing for CSU, McBride has made the All-Mountain West first team three times, was the first CSU Ram to be selected as a

unanimous All-American and was named the best tight end in college football, winning the John Mackey Award. Besides the Heisman Trophy, McBride received nearly every accolade an offensive player could hope to win. After nearly averaging 100 receiving yards per game this past season, McBride is the best tight end in the draft this year and draws comparisons to Hunter Henry of the New England Patriots. There is no doubt that McBride is a first-round talent, but popular draft boards from the bleacher report and NFL.com have McBride falling to the early second round. There are two teams in the NFL that need help at the tight end spot: the Cincinnati Bengals and the Tennessee Titans. You read that correctly — two Super Bowl-contending teams both need a tight end. Joe Burrow needs another passing target, and the rushing powerhouse in Tennessee would vastly improve with a formidable, 6-foot-4-inch receiving target at the tight end position. Both teams are an excellent fit for McBride. St on

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The Colorado State University women’s basketball team is hosting round one of the Border War against the University of Wyoming Cowgirls for their pink out game Feb. 17 at 6 p.m. The Rams are currently 16-7 overall and 10-3 in Moby Arena, losing at home to the University of Louisville, the United States Air Force Academy and The University of New Mexico earlier in the season.

“CSU will need their strong shooters to be consistent in order to take on the Cowgirls’ big defense.” Although the Cowgirls are 1210 overall, they sit one spot ahead of CSU in the Mountain West Conference standings with an 8-5 conference record. CSU has a 7-6 conference record, making Thursday’s game a crucial moment in the season for the green and gold. Colorado State has the third best offense in the MW, averaging 7.7

3-pointers per game, which will be monumental against Wyoming’s No. 2 defense. The Rams will look to 5-foot-5inch junior McKenna Hofschild, who leads her team in points, averaging 16.6 per game. Along with the threat of Hofschild are 3-point shooting duo Upe Atosu and Kendyll Kinzer. Atosu and Kinzer are tied, both sitting with 46 made threes as well as an almost 40% 3-pointer average. CSU will need their strong shooters to be consistent in order to take on the Cowgirls’ big defense. As far as Wyoming goes, the Rams defense will have to watch 5-foot11-inch junior McKinley Bradshaw, who’s averaging 16.4 points a game in conference play. Bradshaw will also be a defensive menace with 50 conference defensive rebounds, just six behind the two 6-foot-plus leaders for Wyoming. Making shots and having a fluid offense will have to be part of the Rams’ game plan going into their first meeting with Wyoming this season, along with shutting down key players inside the arc. Get tickets now, and show up Thursday night dressed in pink for the women’s basketball Border War in Moby Arena for the third to last home game of the season. Reach Taylor Paumen at sports@ collegian.com.

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Blacksmith Raven Hammer keeps ancient art alive By Max Hogan @macnogan

In the forested hills of Bellvue, Colorado, one local artisan twists, bends and hammers red-hot metal in a weathered wooden workshop, informed by the ancient legacy of metalwork. Aptly named, Raven Hammer is a local craftsman who practices the centuries-old art of blacksmithing. Hammer specializes in historically accurate recreations of metalwork from 11th-century Viking Europe and fur trappers who lived and worked in the U.S. and Canada in the 19th century. Hammer’s interest in blacksmithing was sparked at an early age — just 4 years old — when he saw a live blacksmithing demonstration at the Dollywood theme park in Tennessee. “I had to be bribed to be pulled away from them,” Hammer said. “I remember watching these powerful people take steel and iron and heat it up and manipulate it with their hands and hammers. … (Since then), I’ve been studying it.” Before starting traditional blacksmithing full time, Hammer learned manual skills like welding and mechanics as well as briefly studying metallurgy, the science of metal properties. “I fabricated my first forge by welding it together,” Hammer said. “I knew how to work gas too, so I was able to build a burner as well. I just fabricated my own equipment and went for it.” Many of the skills Hammer employs in his work today were learned outside of a typical education environment, without an apprenticeship or designated course. “I’m self-taught,” Hammer said. “I’ve been studying it, like, real hardcore, and I’m also neurodivergent — ADHD and dyslexic — so I hyperfocus really, really hard. And my learning is a very visual, technical learning skill, so I can watch something and then replicate that thing. …

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Blacksmith Raven Hammer bends a twisted rod to create a Norse World Serpent Feb. 8. Hammer loves history, especially the Viking Age, and uses blacksmithing as a way to connect with his spirituality. PHOTO BY MAX HOGAN THE COLLEGIAN

A lot of it’s been trial and error.” Hammer has been working as a full-time blacksmith for two years and specializes in historical reproductions, employing historic techniques and traditional aesthetics to create pieces for himself and other members in reenacting organizations.

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“I am a huge history nerd/ history buff,” Hammer said. “I have a real affinity towards the Viking Age, which is 796-1066 AD. I specifically reenact the 11th century Viking Age. So with that, I needed a lot of historically accurate items, and I did not have the money or patience to buy it from somebody else.” Although traditional blacksmithing and metalwork outside industrial settings has become increasingly rare over the 19th and 20th centuries, Hammer stressed the importance of recognizing it as the basis for modern technology. “Blacksmiths got us out of the Bronze Age and Stone Age and got us into the age of ferrous metals,” Hammer said. “Because of the smiths, we have all of the crap that we’ve got that’s been made out of steel and iron, etc. So there’s your foundation for most of our modern history.”

Through his work, Hammer has built a greater understanding and respect for the work of the craftsmen of the past who fueled human civilization pre-Industrial Revolution. “I love seeing these massive historical sites all done with hand tools (and) donkeys — like, what are you talking about?” Hammer said. “Holy crap, man. We would have a hard time today with power tools and machines.” The act of working with the forge can also be a spiritual one. Hammer said the practice allows him to connect with the blacksmiths of the past. “I connect with my ancestors every single time I fire up my forge, which is a big deal, again, to folks who lean into my realm of spirituality,” Hammer said. While I was in his smithy, Hammer was crafting a Norse World Serpent: a religious symbol depicting a snake eating its own

tail that represents an acceptance of a state of chaos. “When it comes to connecting with ancestors, … being able to reconnect with them through fire and hot steel, through pain because I burned myself the same way they burned themselves, … it’s an interesting way of getting to live as they lived,” Hammer said. Hammer, a modern pagan practitioner, makes many spiritual objects alongside secular recreations of historical objects that were used practically, such as blanket pins, hooks and iron utensils. You can purchase and commission work from Hammer on his website, lifecraftcolorado.com, or through his growing TikTok page @northernraven1. Reach Max Hogan at entertainment@collegian.com.

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Clara Hatton Gallery’s new exhibit explores the art of sound By Kadyn Thorpe @thorpekadyn

Art is in the eye of the beholder — or rather, in this case, the ear. Creating art through noise is what “Affective Tone” is all about. Denver-based artist Adán De La Garza, who is “an anonymous member of the curatorial Collective Misnomer,” according to the Colorado State University art and art history website, created an art exhibition currently being presented at the Clara Hatton Gallery on campus. In his exhibition, De La Garza uses one of our main five senses: hearing. Hearing is important in how we connect to the world, and De La Garza hopes it will help you connect to his latest exhibition. De La Garza doesn’t take inspiration from any one person. With inspiration coming from a variety of sources, he created something completely original. This exhibition is likely to be one you have never experienced before. “I try to consume as much art as possible and tend not to focus exclusively on specific artists and primary sources of inspiration,” De La Garza wrote in an email to The Collegian. “Affective Tone” is a gallery exhibition that showcases the impacts of sound on the population. De La Garza combines “noise music and military-influenced sonic

warfare” to express his art, according to CSU art and art history. Sonic warfare is the use of sound to express threats or create a feeling of discomfort and fear. This weaponization of sound is something the artist hoped to bring to his audience’s attention, as it has the ability to manipulate populations. From now until Feb. 25, exhibitgoers can embark on a journey through sound with this display. De La Garza established a punk-ethos approach to his exhibition, which introduces a noncorporatist and nonconformity subculture. De La Garza’s exhibition provides his audience with a distressing feeling when they enter. In this experience, people are met with darkness and struck with an overload of indescribable sounds, connecting the place where noise music and sonic warfare meet. “(‘Affective Tone’) deliberately uses noise as a preparatory measure to understand the impending infliction of sonic warfare on citizens,” De La Garza wrote. With the use of speakers previously used by the military, De La Garza hopes to deepen the population’s understanding of how sound can be used as a weapon. The brain interprets different tones in different ways. When people hear a sound like birds chirping in the morning or the

crunch of a leaf on a fall day, they are met with feelings of joy and comfort. When people hear nails scratching on a chalkboard or feedback from a microphone, they cringe. The sounds you hear every day contribute to your mood and overall well-being. When experiencing this exhibition, you’re immersed in sounds that make your mind wander to far-off war zones or uncomfortable places. De La Garza is currently teaching in the art department at Colorado State University and is a visiting artist at the Hatton Gallery. To get a better understanding of De La Garza’s vision, check out his exhibition and see for yourself how noise can be more than just sound. This exhibition and De La Garza’s artist talk are one part of CSU’s Engaged Art Walk initiative. Additionally, they are one of many efforts from the department of art and art history to embrace diversity, equity, inclusion and justice on campus. If you enjoy the exhibition, be sure to check out De La Garza’s website to view his other works of art that push the limits of conformity. The Clara Hatton Gallery showcases different exhibits and hosts several student workshops all year long. Reach Kadyn Thorpe at entertainment@collegian.com.

Entrance to the Clara Hatton Gallery provides information on the exhibition and upcoming artist talks Feb. 15. The gallery has low lighting, which is used to focus on the sounds in the exhibition. PHOTO BY KOTA BABCOCK THE COLLEGIAN

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Simply Cooking: Stuffed ricotta and spinach shells

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By Sierra Grimm @csuram5

Stuffed shells are a classic. They are also my new favorite comfort food. I’ve come to learn lately that if I don’t like something, it is either because I don’t know how to make

it or I have really failed at it and do not want to attempt it anymore. Well, make another attempt because this stuffed shell recipe is for any skill level. However, these aren’t just any stuffed shells — these are homemade stuffed shells that you (later on down the way) will crave and want to bake for yourself, for a

party or for your neighbor. They’re that good. They’re creamy, easy and delicious — almost restaurant quality, if you ask me. I’ve always loved getting stuffed shells when I am out to eat, as they seemed nearly impossible to make at home — until they weren’t. In fact, they are just as easy as making a bowl of spaghetti with red sauce. I was blown away at the outcome and the efficiency of them; you’ll take that first bite and be impressed you did that. This recipe will absolutely have leftovers for a few days, so no need to worry too much about cooking the week you make them. They’re even better on day three, when flavors are bursting. Let’s get cooking.

Ingredients:

■ 1 bag jumbo stuffed shells ■ 2 tablespoons olive oil ■ Large handful of spinach

■ 2 cups ricotta cheese ■ 1 teaspoon oregano ■ 1/3 teaspoon chili flakes ■ 1 teaspoon salt ■ 1 teaspoon ground pepper ■ 2 cups Rao’s Homemade

tomato sauce ■ Mozzarella cheese (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. 2. Fill one large pot with water and bring to a boil. 3. Add jumbo stuffed shells into water, and boil for 16 minutes on medium-high heat. Stir occasionally. 4. In a smaller pan, on medium heat, add olive oil and spinach. Cook until soft. 5. Grab a large mixing bowl, and add in ricotta and cooked spinach. Fold those ingredients together

until thoroughly mixed. 6. Add oregano, chili flakes, salt and pepper into the ricotta mix. 7. By this point, the shells should be cooked through. Drain any excess water and set it aside. 8. Next, you will need a large 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Add marinara sauce to the bottom of this pan before adding the shells. 9. Take a spoon and stuff your shells evenly with ricotta mix until all are filled. 10. Place each stuffed shell facing up on the pan. At this point, you can add mozzarella on top for more gooey goodness, or leave it as is. 11. Place shells into the oven. Cook for 20-25 minutes. 12. Once finished cooking, allow shells to sit for about 10 minutes to cool. 13. Enjoy! Add foil or cover, and save up to three days in the fridge. Reach Sierra Grimm at entertainment@collegian.com.

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