Thursday, January 27, 2022 Vol. 131, No. 18 by The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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Anthony Otero, Colorado State University’s sports turf manager, enjoys a cold day fishing on the north end of Horsetooth Reservoir Jan. 20. “(Sports turf manager is) a great job,” Otero said. “I have been working there for about 16 years — I loved athletics growing up, and it was a way for me, when my athletic career was over, to stay in the business and stay around athletics.” Otero further commented on his passion for fishing by saying, “This is my second love out here; it’s such a sweet thing to have Horsetooth available right here — it’s a 10-minute drive from my house in town.” PHOTO BY GRAYSON REED THE COLLEGIAN

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Poudre River Public Library District appoints new director By Brooke Pippin @brookepippin00

The Poudre River Public Library District appointed a new executive director who is excited to engage with the Fort Collins library community. Diane Lapierre, who previously served as the director of the Loveland Public Library, was appointed to lead the district, which contains three libraries: Old Town Library, Harmony Library and Council Tree Library. Lapierre previously worked with the Denver Public Library and served as director of the Denver Public Library Friends Foundation. “I am excited to explore a larger system, a larger community and a library district,” Lapierre said. “There are exciting new challenges for me.” Lapierre said libraries have always been a large part of her life. She grew up spending time in the Loveland Public Library, volunteering at her school libraries and eventually maintaining a work-study job at a library in college. “That opportunity for kids to learn to read can open the doors for them to become whoever they want,” Lapierre said. “That’s what motivated me.”

Lapierre said understanding, recognizing and reacting to community desires is the obligation of a library. She said she does not yet know what the particular needs of Fort Collins are, but she looks forward to researching and learning from residents. “One of the things I am looking forward to is having conversations in the community, learning from people who live here and making sure I hear from all sorts of different voices,” Lapierre said. She said that likely around the second half of the year, the community will be invited for discussions regarding library aspirations and a common vision. Lapierre also added that this role attracted her because it is a rapidly growing community that calls for facilities, expansions and planning. She said her goals include increasing access to technology and maintaining an open and welcoming space. One of the challenges libraries currently face is navigating the COVID-19 pandemic. Lapierre said libraries had to shut down public spaces during the beginning of the pandemic.

“Public libraries are one of the few places you can go without a membership or paying for a product,” Lapierre said. “When our doors closed, it meant those resources we were used to providing were not available to the community.” Despite the complications, libraries quickly adapted to a more virtual approach. Lapierre said downloadable content has become increasingly popular at the Loveland Library amid the pandemic. The Poudre River district libraries have e-books, audiobooks, music and movies available to download online. Lapierre also said staff members were trained to deliver materials curbside in order to get physical resources into the hands of residents. “We had to figure out the best way, given current conditions, to meet the needs of the community,” Lapierre said. “Those needs did not go away for those who needed access to technology and services. That’s been the hardest part of this to navigate — to do that in a way that keeps us safe and healthy. I keep saying, ‘We aren’t getting over this; we are getting through this.’” Programs and coordinated activities also changed throughout

The front entrance of Old Town Library is located near Old Town Fort Collins, Colorado, Feb. 8, 2021. COLLEGIAN FILE PHOTO

the pandemic. Lapierre said many of the children’s activities moved to a virtual format, although things have changed based on current conditions. She also said that around the time of her first day, it was decided to limit in-person activities due to safety concerns, but alternative options are offered. “An atmosphere I want to create feeds people’s curiosity and supports their individual growth,” Lapierre said. She also said her goals include a future-focused approach that

includes strong collaborations and partnerships. As for the future of libraries, Lapierre said they aren’t going anywhere. “I think it is who we are in nature to want to tell stories and hear stories,” Lapierre said. “The more we are open to that, the more we are human. We understand those connections and commonalities. The library’s role is not to be a warehouse, it’s to bring those things to life and put them in the hands of people.” Reach Brooke Pippin at news@ collegian.com.

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Rams Against Hunger opens permanent food pantry By Austria Cohn @austriacohn

Rams Against Hunger opened a permanent food pantry for those in the Colorado State University community experiencing food insecurity. The pantry offers dry food, dairy and fresh produce. The Rams Against Hunger program and RAH Pantry raised over $500,000 in 2021 to provide basic needs for students, staff and faculty, said Brittany Habben, assistant director of development for Student Affairs. In the 2018-19 academic year, a survey given to CSU students showed that 32% of students faced some level of food insecurity, according to the Lory Student Center website. “This is students who are having to forgo a meal in order to pay their bills,” said Michael Buttram, basic needs program manager. In 2020, with the COVID-19 pandemic ramping up, RAH was able to adjust and have a food pantry open in the Lory Student Center. Right as the pandemic hit, RAH did a mobile pantry, Buttram said. “We had food for about 950 people, (and that day) it was a blinding snowstorm,” Buttram said. “About 1,250 people showed up, and we ran out of food.” The pandemic hit many people hard, and even with classes not running normally, there was still a need for food — if anything, the need went up, Habben said. “Through that whole process, it was determined we need a permanent, on-campus food pantry

to fill this gap and fulfill the needs of our community,” Habben said. Before the permanent pantry opened, RAH had multiple mobile and pocket pantries around CSU. The pocket pantries will continue to operate alongside the permanent pantry location, and the full list of pantries is available on the RAH website.

“I would like to stress that it is a true community effort and that it’s not just alumni and donors. ... It is funded through faculty and staff — even students themselves.” BRITTANY HABBEN ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS

“It’s just kind of shocking to see how many people were coming to use that mobile pantry once a month, and it started becoming very clear that this needed to be a consistent thing,” Habben said. “At CSU, we adhere to our principle(s) of community, of which ... social justice (and) inclusion are at

the top of the list,” Buttram said. “So to do anything less than provide basic needs support is to directly contradict our own stated principles.” The pantry is open four days per week and is able to function because of the many donors and organizations that helped fund this project. The donor list includes the University Facility Fee Advisory Board, which provided the RAH with a grant of approximately $300,000, Buttram said. The Associated Students of Colorado State University also contributed by writing a bill that provided RAH with $61,000, Buttram said. “I would like to stress that it is a true community effort and that it’s not just alumni and donors,” Habben said. “It is funded through faculty and staff — even students themselves.” Giving Tuesday is participated in at CSU through donations to Rams Against Hunger, to which people can donate to help others who are dealing with food insecurity. One way the CSU community donates is through meal swipes. “In November, there (were) over 1,300 meals donated back from fellow Rams,” Habben said. “Students are giving back in a way that works for them. ... We appreciate everyone coming together to fight hunger on campus.” The on-campus pantry is now open, and there will be a grand opening Jan. 29 from 1-2:30 p.m. The pantry will be open Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3-6 p.m. and Tuesdays from

Uriel Diaz and Helen Obuna, student workers at the Rams Against Hunger Food Pantry, prepare food and check in local community members at the entrance Jan. 26. This location used to be an archive space, but it was redesigned to be a permanent resource center to tackle food insecurity. PHOTO BY TRI DUONG THE COLLEGIAN

The Rams Against Hunger food pantry has two newly installed refrigeration units, located at the back of the pantry, for increased storage. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY TRI DUONG THE COLLEGIAN

9 a.m. to noon. The pantry is located at 1251 S. Mason St. in the CSU General Services Building. There are nine students who work at the pantry to serve and meet the needs of guests by providing a non-judgmental environment, Buttram said. “Our student staff are individuals who really understand the mission of what we’re doing in that we are strengthening our community

through greater food security for all,” Buttram said. Buttram mentioned the scarcity mindset model, which is the idea that “someone else needs it more than me.” “We have more than enough,” Buttram said. “We have ample food in there, so everybody should feel welcomed.” Reach Austria Cohn at news @collegian.com.

Groceries fill a basket at the Rams Against Hunger Food Pantry Jan. 26. Produce, baking goods and feminine products are some of the items available there, which are from the Food Bank for Larimer County. PHOTO BY TRI DUONG THE COLLEGIAN

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CSU actualiza las políticas de COVID-19 para este semestre

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Traducción de Florentino Aguilera Con el comienzo del semestre de primavera, los estudiantes y el personal están regresando al campus junto con la nueva variante ómicron que causa el COVID-19. La variante ómicron, detectada por primera vez en noviembre del 2021, probablemente se propaga con mayor facilidad que el virus original y se atribuye a muchas infecciones en individuos completamente vacunados, según los Centros para el Control y Prevención de Enfermedades. “Anticipamos que experimentaremos un aumento en casos durante los próximos días y semanas y que el punto más alto en los casos llegará con bastante rapidez,” mencionó un correo electrónico del equipo de preparación para pandemias de CSU. “Hemos estado preparando planes de contingencia para una ola de ómicron y posibles escenarios para el aumento de casos entre miembros de nuestra comunidad,” dijo el correo electrónico del equipo de preparación para pandemias. “Como parte de la preparación, hemos trabajado con los expertos en modelado de la universidad en COVID(-19) pronosticando qué esperar.” Al regresar al campus, todos los estudiantes y profesores deben

realizar una prueba de saliva antes del comienzo de las clases, según el anuncio del equipo de preparación para las pandemias del 3 de enero. CSU no aceptará resultados de pruebas caseras o de sitios de prueba del condado. Las citas para exámenes de saliva serán ofrecidas en múltiples locaciones dentro o cerca del campus y pueden ser programadas en línea. Este semestre, “la Universidad Estatal de Colorado va a implementar un requisito de vacuna de refuerzo COVID(-19) para quienes estén en campus para aprender o trabajar durante la primavera del 2022,” de acuerdo con el anuncio de la presidenta de CSU Joyce McConnell. Similar a los protocolos del semestre del otoño, pero ahora incluyendo el requerimiento de la nueva inyección de refuerzo, “cualquier persona que no cumpla con esta nueva definición de vacunación completa debe realizar la prueba dos veces por semana durante todo el semestre,” mencionó el anuncio del equipo de preparación para pandemias. Los estudiantes pueden someter su información sobre la vacuna contra el COVID-19 y la inyección de refuerzo por medio del portal de salud de CSU. También sin algún cambio desde el semestre pasado, se requiere el uso de mascarillas dentro de todos los edificios de la universidad

excepto para estudiantes en sus propios dormitorios o cuando estén solos en espacios tales como una oficina o cuarto de estudio, de acuerdo con el anuncio del equipo de preparación para pandemias.

“Los estudiantes con circunstancias únicas pueden ser alojados dentro de los espacios de cuarentena y aislamiento restantes previamente designados y no se les exigirá que se aíslen o pongan en cuarentena en sus habitaciones regulares.” INFORMACIÓN SOBRE COVID DE CSU Y SITIO WEB DE RECURSOS

“De acuerdo con el Centro para el Control de las Enfermedades (CDC), las mascarillas de tela no son tan efectivas como las mascarillas de triple capa, de estilo quirúrgico y mascarillas N95, (las cuales están) disponibles en las tiendas de comercio y en las

farmacias,” mencionó el anuncio del equipo de preparación para pandemias. “Si es posible, opte por estos tipos de mascarillas sobre las mascarillas de tela.” Si un individuo cree que ha sido expuesto al COVID-19 o está exhibiendo síntomas, la universidad les instruye usar el reportador de COVID-19, el cual ha sido actualizado “para proveer instrucciones específicas a quienes reporten posibles exposiciones para liberar a nuestra Oficina de Salud Pública para que se pueda enfocar en individuos que dieron positivo al COVID(-19),” de acuerdo con el correo electrónico del 13 de enero del equipo de preparación para pandemias. En el evento de un resultado positivo de COVID-19 de una prueba de saliva, los estudiantes recibirán instrucciones sobre cómo aislarse. Debido al incremento pronosticado de casos en el campus, el equipo de preparación para pandemias desarrolló un plan para los estudiantes para que se aislaran en sus propios dormitorios en vez de los espacios de cuarentena designados. La universidad les pedirá a los estudiantes que practiquen esta medida de aislamiento en lugar cuándo 50% del espacio de cuarentena disponible esté ocupado o si los niveles de empleados de servicios de vivienda y comida sean incapaces de apoyar la reubicación.

“Aislarse en lugar significa que los estudiantes que den positivo tendrán que aislarse en sus viviendas por cinco días,” afirma el sitio web de información y recursos de COVID. Los compañeros de cuarto de un estudiante infectado que estén completamente vacunados y no estén exhibiendo síntomas no están obligados a aislarse. Los estudiantes con circunstancias únicas pueden ser alojados dentro de los espacios de cuarentena y aislamiento restantes previamente designados y no se les exigirá que se aíslen o se pongan en cuarentena en sus habitaciones regulares,” afirma el sitio web de información y recursos relacionados con el COVID de la universidad. Los servicios de vivienda y comida estarán entregando comida para los estudiantes en cuarentena hasta que haya más de 150 estudiantes en aislamiento en toda la escuela. “En este caso, se requiere que los estudiantes de residencia en aislamiento o en cuarentena recojan su comida en uno de los comedores designados,” de acuerdo con el sitio web. HDS utilizará el comedor Durrell para recoger comida para la cuarentena. Los protocolos de CSU han cambiado y continuarán cambiando de acuerdo con las pautas de la salud pública. Puede contactar a Samy Gentle por medio de news@collegian.com.

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ADHD, ASD assessment services for women fall short in FoCo By Abigail Weaver @csucollegian

Last summer, Valerie Tinnian, a Colorado State University freshman pursuing exploratory studies, went through a three-day-long assessment for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Tinnian had noticed signs she may have ADHD and/ or an autism spectrum disorder through social media and online research. After receiving an official ADHD diagnosis from an Iowa clinic, Tinnian has been seeking an ASD diagnosis through the CSU Health Network with little luck. Due to increased demand and limited capacity, the CSU Health Network no longer provides new evaluations for ADHD and does not provide ASD diagnoses but encourages students to seek outside services. “So far, no one’s taken the bait,” Tinnian said. More women are seeking ADHD and ASD assessments due to increased social media awareness, especially on TikTok, where as of Jan. 23, #neurodivergent had 2.3 billion views and #autisticwomen had 59.4 million views, but many find growing difficulties in getting evaluations. Patrick LaCount studies and addresses ADHD extensively as a psychologist and director of Practical Psychological Services, a private practice in Fort Collins. “I was even mentioning yesterday to a couple colleagues noticing that more and more (patients) seem to be referencing Reels on Instagram or TikToks, memes or YouTube videos that really resonated with them, and that’s what led to them seeking out the (evaluation),” LaCount said. “It’s getting people in, which I’m really happy for.” While encouraged by the increased awareness from Generation Z (those born in

the late 1990s or early 2000s) LaCount said it’s not nearly as easy to get diagnoses as he wishes it to be. “I’ve had meetings with counselors, general practitioners and a psychiatrist,” Tinnian said. “They were like, ‘There’s nothing I can do for you.’” The difficulty Tinnian has found — as many others on social media have — is that most mental health facilities and experts primarily focus on treating children with ADHD or ASD, making it difficult for adults to have access to care. Especially with the growing waitlist for accommodations and CSU’s limited availability to provide them, many students like Tinnian find themselves with little to no help even after the evaluation process. LaCount, who specializes in adult ADHD, sees similar services as slow-growing compared to those for adult ASD in the Fort Collins area. “It kind of seems like the providers in town — that I’m aware of, at least, I should say — if they do adult ADHD stuff, they take their child knowledge and try to generalize it to adults, which is problematic,” LaCount said. LaCount said women generally tend to internalize while men externalize their symptoms, which increases the chance that a woman may not get diagnosed, especially when the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders criteria for ADHD and

ASD are heavily based on white males’ symptoms. “I think a lot of adults, and especially women, have that problem because the main reason I didn’t get diagnosed as a kid was because I was wellbehaved,” Tinnian said. “I was quiet; I was interested in things; I was submissive.”

“I think it’s encouraging that people realize more and more that this is a thing, and research, for a long time, has shown conceptually autism has been based solely on men.” ANALEIGH DAO CSU PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES CENTER ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ASSESSMENT SERVICES

At CSU’s Psychological Services Center, the number of women seeking ADHD or ASD diagnoses has grown, according to Analeigh Dao, the assistant director of assessment services. “I think it’s encouraging that people realize more and more that this is a thing, and research, for a long time, has shown

conceptually autism has been based solely on men,” Dao said. “In real clinical settings, though, it’s always more nuanced than that, especially if you’re trying to diagnose ASD in adults.” With the CSU Health Network having limited capacity and being unable to meet assessment demands, they stopped all new evaluations for ADHD. But due to an influx of referrals, the waitlist for the CSU Psychological Services Center continues to grow. As of November, there was a nineto-10-month waiting period for assessment services, but Dao estimated that it will grow longer. Many clinics around town also appear to have growing waitlists, LaCount said. Bigger clinics are being booked through the spring as well. “I do have to take a breath of my own because I know what’s going on on the other side,” Dao said. “I’m still bracing myself on this side because I know how hard it is for (patients) to hear that, and it’s not easier on our side either.” Having a diagnosis helps people better understand their neurodiversity, but finding treatment — whether through counseling, medication or a combination of the two — proves increasingly difficult. LaCount encourages those considering evaluations to find places like the Psychological Services Center for their affordable comprehensive exams. The average

The Colorado State University Health and Medical Center is located on Lake Street and College Avenue, Sept. 8, 2019. COLLEGIAN FILE PHOTO

rate for outside testing services ranges from $1,500 to $3,000, Dao said, but the center offers a sliding scale and a flat rate fee of $350 if a student finds themself tight on money or without insurance. LaCount also suggested contacting the Larimer County Child, Adolescent and Young Adult Connections service, where a person can be provided with a list of experts who accept certain insurances and are within one’s financial range. If a resource isn’t a match, LaCount advises asking that professional for other names and services to try, like he often provides for potential clients. “It’s my opinion (that) you have an ethical obligation to do so as a clinician,” LaCount said. For CSU students, Dao advised talking with the Student Disability Center and seeking a therapist to try coping strategies first for symptoms of ADHD. “It’s not fair to you, but that’s where we are right now,” Dao said. “You are your best advocate.” Seeing Fort Collins as an affluent town with plenty of young researchers, Tinnian finds promise in adult ADHD and ASD care for the future but still acknowledges the issue many are facing now with the difficulty of finding services. “All of the responses I’ve gotten from doctors have been, ‘We could diagnose you, but that wouldn’t do anything for you,’” Tinnian said. It’s one struggle to get a diagnosis but an even bigger one to find proper treatment afterward. With the backlog of accommodation requests and CSU’s ever-increasing waitlists, many people are left without an advocate. Being able to find affordable, available and adultcentered resources within the campus and community proves to be a growing need in the CSU and Fort Collins area. Reach Abigail Weaver at news@ collegian.com.

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LAWS AND REGULATIONS

Getting pamphlets with concentrate purchases? Here’s why By Lindsay Barker @lindsaybarkerj

Colorado dispensaries began handing out four-page paper pamphlets Jan. 1 as the result of a law aimed at regulating cannabis concentrates and reducing teen accessibility to the product. House Bill 1317 contains legislation promoting the safe consumption of concentrates by limiting purchase amounts and educating the public. This law, signed into effect in June of last year, required the Marijuana Enforcement Division to create a “tangible educational resource” for dispensaries to provide to anyone purchasing concentrates, whether a medical patient or retail customer. This resulted in a paper pamphlet that details recommended concentrate serving sizes, risks and precautions, statutory and regulatory labeling requirements, penalties and additional resources. “In statute, the requirement is for it to be tangible,” said Shannon Gray, Marijuana Enforcement Division communication specialist. “It was determined that meant physical, like a physical copy, so it couldn’t be on a QR code.”

The Collegian reached out to lawmakers who sponsored the original bill to determine how the word “tangible” came to be in the text but did not hear back.

“It’s required to be offered to all individuals (who) are purchasing concentrates, but an individual can decline it if they’ve already received it or they know the information.” SHANNON GRAY MARIJUANA ENFORCEMENT DIVISION COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST

Paper pamphlets create more waste in an industry that is already producing mass amounts largely

due to the prevalence of single-use packaging and organic plant waste. Gray said the issue of sustainability came up in the rule-making process, but they were bound by the language in statute. The pamphlet explains how to properly dose concentrates, suggesting users “start low” and “go slow.” It also contains educational resources aimed at younger people, including a link for “youth and marijuana” as well as the phone number for Safe2Tell, an anonymous tip line often directed toward students in middle and high school. This educational resource provides information geared toward teenagers, who in most cases cannot legally purchase or consume cannabis. Recreational cannabis is illegal until age 21, and just under 0.3% of the population of patients with medical cards are under 17 years old, while 4% are aged 1820, according to Colorado state data from December 2021. These pamphlets are distributed to every person purchasing a concentrate, regardless of their age. Some local dispensaries are under the impression that they must hand the pamphlets out to every

The new pamphlet handed out when purchasing cannabis concentrate. The pamphlet is meant to help educate the public on cannabis concentrate. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY LUKE BOURLAND THE COLLEGIAN

person every time they purchase a concentrate, whether or not they’re previously educated on its contents. This is not the case. “It’s required to be offered to all individuals (who) are purchasing concentrates, but an individual can decline it if they’ve already received it or they know the information,” Gray said. “They don’t have to take it, but the budtender has to offer it.”

This adds an extra step for dispensary employees. “It’s as serious as checking IDs,” said Jamie, a local budtender who asked not to use her last name. Budtenders are also hesitant to provide a stance on the pamphlets. Jamie’s co-worker expressed that employees are meant to hand out the pamphlets without an opinion. Reach Lindsay Barker at cannabis@collegian.com.

SCIENCE

How cannabis compounds prevent coronavirus infection By Hayden Hawley @hateonhawley

A recent lab study published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Natural Products found that cannabinoid extracts can prevent coronaviruses from infecting healthy human cells. The Oregon State University study, not conducted using any human test subjects, found that cannabigerolic acid and cannabidiolic acid bound to the spike proteins of live alpha and beta variant coronaviruses in a laboratory setting. Unfortunately, this doesn’t mean that smoking or ingesting cannabis is the new Regeneron treatment. CBGA and CBDA are just two of the dozens of cannabinoids that exist in the cannabis plant — and in small quantities, at that. Extracting cannabinoid acid is not an easy at-home COVID-19 remedy — just ask the folks at Colorado State University’s Panacea Life Sciences Cannabinoid Research Center, who observe cannabinoids as they naturally occur and are working toward isolating them. “When the plant (synthesizes) them and produces them, most of

the cannabinoids are in the acidified form,” said Jamie Cuchiaro, a Colorado State University chemistry researcher and Ph.D. candidate. “THC, CBD, CBG — a lot of them have this acid component.” Even more importantly, simply heating up the cannabis plant breaks down the acid’s carbon

bonds, taking the A out of CBDA, leaving you with plain old CBD. In layman’s terms, the acids that produced these results do not exist in cannabis smoke or edible cannabis products in any tangible amount. Any typical method of cannabis consumption will not recreate the effects of this study and will not

provide any additional protection from COVID-19. News of the OSU study was originally shared by Bloomberg in a now-viral tweet, which was retweeted and quote-tweeted nearly 40,000 times. Most of the replies express excitement toward this new form of COVID-19 treatment, as the tweet

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provides no additional context. While the results of studies like this look promising, there’s still no clinically proven link between cannabis use and COVID-19 protection. By far, the best way to lower one’s risk of COVID-19 infection is to take the Pfizer or Moderna mRNA vaccines, which are available for free. Much of the buzz around headlines like this likely stems from years of correlative data about lower rates of COVID-19 hospitalization among cigarette smokers. Data from France in April 2020 appeared to show that smokers were less likely to be hospitalized for COVID-19. However, many of these observations can be dismissed as methodologically flawed or improperly reported, and it’s worth noting that smokers who are hospitalized for COVID-19 have a higher chance of serious illness and death. News on this cannabinoid study came weeks after Pfizer made a significant investment in cannabinoid medicine, purchasing cannabis-based drug developer Arena Pharmaceuticals in a $6.7 billion cash deal. Reach Hayden Hawley at cannabis@collegian.com.

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Finn the horse gets ready for anesthesia at the Johnson Family Equine Hospital Dec. 11, 2021. PHOTO BY MILO GLADSTEIN THE COLLEGIAN

Surgeons, anesthesiologists and students crane Finn into the operating room at the Johnson Family Equine Hospital for surgery Dec. 11, 2021. PHOTO BY MILO GLADSTEIN THE COLLEGIAN

Surgeons and students use a video camera and various tools during surgery at the Johnson Family Equine Hospital to let out fluid buildup caused by a tendon tear, Dec. 11, 2021. PHOTO BY MILO GLADSTEIN THE COLLEGIAN

Dr. Laurie Goodrich prepares for surgery at the Johnson Family Equine Hospital to let out fluid buildup caused by a tendon tear, Dec. 11, 2021. PHOTO BY MILO GLADSTEIN THE COLLEGIAN

The surgical team prepares Carmen the horse for surgery at the Johnson Family Equine Hospital Dec. 11, 2021. PHOTO BY MILO GLADSTEIN THE COLLEGIAN

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Dr. Tom O’Brian prepares a video camera for surgery at the Johnson Family Equine Hospital Dec. 11, 2021. PHOTO BY MILO GLADSTEIN THE COLLEGIAN

The Johnson Family Equine Hospital, which opened in September 2021 thanks to a $10 million gift by namesakes Helen and Arthur Johnson, provides high-quality care for horses and a state-of-the-art learning opportunity for Colorado State University students. Pictured here are surgeries performed on Dec. 11, 2021, led by Dr. Laurie Goodrich and assisted by a team of doctors, nurses, anesthesiologists and veterinary students. The first patient was Carmen, who was in surgery for fluid buildup caused by a tendon tear. “We know that this horse had increased fluid in that little space because of the tear, and we confirmed that on MRI first,” Goodrich said. The team used various surgical instruments, such as scalpels and a

Carmen has multiple tubes and sensors attached to her tongue during surgery at the Johnson Family Equine Hospital Dec. 11, 2021. PHOTO BY MILO GLADSTEIN THE COLLEGIAN

suction tube, to remove the excess fluid, and a camera fed live video to a TV screen so Goodrich could see what was happening as she worked. “Horses have a tendon that goes down deep into the back of their hoof,” Goodrich said. “It’s the main tendon that supports the horse’s legs and causes the flexion ability of them to flex their legs, and that tendon is the most important one. … The navicular bursa is bordered by a tendon and the navicular bone and has fluid within it.” The second patient, named Finn, was put under anesthesia and prepared for surgery. The team used many straps and harnesses to attach Finn to a crane and move him into the operating room for his surgery. View the rest of this photo story at collegian.com.

PHOTO STORY BY MILO GLADSTEIN

Surgical instruments lay on a tray at Johnson Family Equine Hospital Dec. 11, 2021. PHOTO BY MILO GLADSTEIN THE COLLEGIAN

Surgeons, students and professors perform surgery on Carmen the horse at the Johnson Family Equine Hospital to let out fluid buildup caused by a tendon tear, Dec. 11, 2021. PHOTO BY MILO GLADSTEIN THE COLLEGIAN

Brooke Hursh, fourth-year veterinary student at Colorado State University, participates in her first-ever surgery at the Johnson Family Equine Hospital Dec. 11, 2021. PHOTO BY MILO GLADSTEIN THE COLLEGIAN

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Moby Arena has served us well, but it’s time for an upgrade By Michael Stella @michaelstella_

Editor’s Note: All opinion section content reflects the views of the individual author only and does not represent a stance taken by The Collegian or its editorial board. With the return of fans to live sporting events, students have consistently shown up to support Colorado State University athletics inside Moby Arena. After going dark for over a year, Moby Madness is back in full swing. Students broke the student attendance record at the men’s basketball game against the University of New Mexico with 3,844 students on Jan. 19. This student crowd filled 160% of student seating capacity. With the success of the sports that take place in Moby Arena, it is time for CSU Athletics to seriously consider building a new arena or remodeling Moby so that it will continue to attract top-tier athletic talent and sell more tickets. Moby Arena is a big part of Colorado State University’s athletic history. It is an intimate arena that is unique among its counterparts in the Mountain West Conference and college basketball in general. Hughes Stadium was also a large part of CSU tradition, but it would be hard to argue that the new $220 million Canvas Stadium and related training facilities — one of the newest in the Mountain West and arguably one of the best in college football — has not been extremely beneficial for the CSU football program. Just recently, former head football coach of University of Nevada,

Reno Jay Norvell left UNR for CSU and said in an interview with The Denver Post, “(Canvas) Stadium does not have to take a backseat to anybody in football.” A new, modern arena would be a powerful asset to men’s basketball coach Niko Medved, women’s basketball coach Ryun Williams and volleyball coach Tom Hilbert. When compared to other Mountain West arenas, Moby is one of the smaller ones, but small arenas help aid in creating a loud environment. An arena that is filled every night is preferable to one that is large and rarely fills all of its seats. Moby Arena leaves a lot to be desired, though, with its awkward shape and relatively small student section when compared to the overall size of the student body population. Building a new arena or even just remodeling the inside of Moby does not mean that seating capacity should be increased. Currently, Moby seats 8,745, and any new arena should seat about the same amount of fans. The majority of seating in Moby is on the sides and is reminiscent of a glorified high school basketball gym. Over the past decade, CSU has invested $1.62 billion in 45 different building projects, including Aggie Village Apartments, Canvas Stadium, the Michael Smith Natural Resources Building and the CSU Health and Medical Center. These investments in infrastructure have enhanced the learning experience, education quality and appeal of CSU. Why not build a new arena to add to the long list

The side of Moby Arena Aug. 29, 2021. Originally named the Auditorium-Gymnasium, Moby Arena got its current name after an old Collegian article described the building as “a beached whale.” PHOTO BY GRAYSON REED THE COLLEGIAN

of capital improvements on the campus of CSU? Change can be hard, especially when it comes to a building that has been around since 1966, with the first basketball game played in Moby Arena on Jan. 24 of that year. There have been a lot of great teams and great players that have graced the floor of Moby. However, there comes a point when Ram fans have to wonder if Moby Arena — and the training facilities associated with it — are holding back the athletic teams that call Moby home. There is no doubt that Moby Arena offers a great playing

environment that is attractive to players, but at the end of the day, college athletics is a business. Just like Canvas Stadium has given Colorado State football a needed boost in recruiting and appeal to players, coaches and fans, a new arena could give CSU’s basketball and volleyball programs a recruiting edge and possibly even set up CSU to be in an advantageous spot when the next conference realignments come along — if the athletics department is interested in switching conferences. It is rare in college sports for new sporting venues to be built. New venues cost money, and it is

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understandably very difficult for fans to see nostalgic buildings go away, as it would be with Moby. There is a lot of consideration, planning and money that have to go into building a new sports venue on campus. Moby Arena would likely have to be torn down, or another building on campus would have to be taken away to make space for the new venue unless there was a way to remodel the inside of Moby. Moby is rich in history and tradition, but it is an arena from a different era. Building a new arena is the next step for CSU Athletics. Reach Michael Stella at letters@ collegian.com.

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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. Colorado State University’s administration implemented yet another initiative on campus. For a University that prides itself on progressive forms of learning, this time is no different. The decision was made with consideration for students in the newly formed Jenna Ellis School of Law and entails more ice being placed throughout campus to allow young lawyers an opportunity to practice injury law cases hands-on. Natalie Carver, a CSU junior and current law student, spoke on the uncommon weather Fort Collins exhibited last week and how the idea came to be. “The ice caught a lot of us campusgoers off guard,” Carver said. “I don’t even think the maintenance crews really knew how to prepare for the icy conditions. So many students were getting hurt walking to and from class last week — even buses were slipping off the roads. I watched someone lose their coffee.” Carver continued while lacing up her cleated boots, “That was when a lightbulb went off in my head, and I proposed the idea to my law professor immediately.” “(Carver) came to me about her idea first, and, frankly, I couldn’t resist,” CSU injury law professor Dimitri Plotter said. The law students decided to meticulously plant ice around campus in highly populated areas to jack up the number of injury cases. I mean, come on: It was completely foolproof. All they needed was an ‘OK’ from administration, and the operation was a go. Plotter noted that the request from the administration office was the

easiest part of the ordeal due to their lackadaisical approach to the most pressing issues. “The young fellow at the administration reception desk was in no way, shape or form in the mood to say ‘no’ to such a request,” Plotter said. “He’s on demon time. He wanted to see the kids fall, and I don’t blame him.” The results show that the plan worked, with 250 new severe injury cases since the plan’s conception last week, all in relation to ice on campus. Calls from students, professors and bus drivers, mainly, provided law students with ample opportunities to choose from. Unfortunately, such an outlandish plan came at the expense of students actually obtaining the injuries, but that’s not really a biggie. Get insurance, losers, and enjoy your stitches while we enjoy our education. Colorado State freshman Meredith Castley said, “I frickin’ broke my elbow slipping on some black ice by the Student Recreation Center, and Student Legal Services were practically begging me to let them take the case. It’s like, the instant I hit the ground, they swarmed me.” As students slid around campus on their asses, the law students watched feverishly from the windows of buildings and threw themselves down the stairs once they spotted a victim. Ice still remains around some parts of campus, and the administration has shown no sign of disbanding the plan until the weather naturally warms up the ice. “As long as the plan keeps running smoothly, we should be on track for about 500 ice-involved cases by March,” Plotter said. “That’s just in time for the weather to melt away any evidence.” “Then,” Plotter said, smiling, “we’ll move to Operation Sinkhole in the spring, but y’all don’t need to worry about that right now.” Reach Callum Burke at letters @collegian.com.

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COLLEGIAN COLUMNISTS

Democrats are in trouble, especially on college campuses

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By Dylan Tusinski @unwashedtiedye

Editor’s Note: All opinion section content reflects the views of the individual author only and does not represent a stance taken by The Collegian or its editorial board. Even though it feels like time simultaneously whizzed by and dragged on endlessly since the 2020 presidential election, we’ve officially hit an important milestone: We’re halfway to the 2022 midterm elections. The midterms are a significant political marker. They come halfway through each president’s term and stand as a way to gauge how the country is feeling about how they’re doing in office. They can signify important political shifts that will affect how each party campaigns, governs and legislates in both the short and long term. As we inch closer and closer to the midterms, there’s one question in the back of everyone’s mind: Will the Democrats keep, or maybe even build, their razor-thin majority in 2022? Based on their performance since the 2020 elections, it’s not likely, and college campuses are showing us why. Young voters — namely college students — played a large part in both Joe Biden’s presidential victory and the Democrats’ congressional victories. Exit polls after the 2020

elections showed that 65% of voters 24 and under voted for Biden, and younger voters helped lead Democrats to victory in key swing states like Georgia and Pennsylvania. More than half of young people turned out to vote, an important paradigm shift that showed the power of Generation Z (people born in the late 1990s to early 2000s) and millennials (1980-90s) in modern-day politics. Young voters didn’t necessarily elect Biden and other Democrats because they truly believed in their campaigns but because they wanted to push the party to the left. While Biden was on the campaign trail, it seemed like that thrust from young voters had worked; he adopted a number of progressive policies from Bernie Sanders’ campaign and even presented himself as a modern Franklin D. Roosevelt, championing his policies as being similar to the New Deal in the 1930s. After all the progressive positioning Biden and the Democrats did in 2020, they’ve broken campaign promise after campaign promise during their time in office. Biden promised ambitious climate action on the campaign trail. Instead, he’s approved thousands of oil drilling permits. Vice President Kamala Harris campaigned on sending every American $2,000 a month over the course of the pandemic. Instead, she and her Democratic colleagues only

provided a one-time $1,400 payment to a small number of Americans. Biden campaigned on a swift and aggressive federal COVID-19 response, but after being elected, Biden said there was “no federal (COVID-19) solution” and claimed state governments were responsible for ending the pandemic. I mean, Biden even kept cruel Donald Trump-era immigration policies in place rather than following through on his promises to foster humane treatment of immigrants.

“Even with their majority in all three elected bodies of our federal government, (Democrats have) failed to follow through on nearly every campaign promise they were elected on.” Broken promises haven’t been exclusive to the White House either. Sen. Jon Ossoff, whose election in Georgia secured Democrats a slim

majority in the Senate, promised the same $2,000 monthly checks as Vice President Harris. Needless to say, those checks have not arrived. Congressional Democrats slammed Trump’s COVID-19 response, yet over the course of their year in office, the number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations have both reached record levels. These policy betrayals have heavily corroded Biden’s support among the young voters who got him into office in the first place. More than half of voters 29 and under now disapprove of Biden’s job in the office, a stark difference from the wide margin of victory on which he rolled in. That trend spells out a very clear problem for Democrats. Young voters have proven to be the Democrats’ key to electoral victory in recent years. In both the 2020 election and the 2018 midterms, young people were one of the driving forces behind the Democrats’ election victories. Biden and the Democrats’ broken promises are alienating that important base of voters. On top of it all, Democrats control the federal government. Democrats are in power in the House of Representatives, the Senate and the White House. Even with their majority in all three elected bodies of our federal government, they’ve

failed to follow through on nearly every campaign promise they were elected on. Needless to say, that’s not a winning recipe. Young people are becoming increasingly active in politics. Voter turnout among young people has been steadily increasing over time. Youth voters also lean more left than their political predecessors. These trends in political activity and ideology among Gen Z and millennials help explain why they no longer support Biden. Not only has he broken the progressive policies he made to win their vote, he’s actively betrayed those promises while in office. His lack of climate action and failed COVID-19 response are perhaps the best examples of why college students and young voters are increasingly disillusioned by the Biden administration and its Democratic colleagues. All of these factors, all of these trends and all of these policy failures are giving us a clear picture of what may happen when November rolls around and Americans head back to the polls. Biden and the Democrats’ plan to shift to the center after their progressive campaign posturing will likely cost them the youth vote — and the midterms. Reach Dylan Tusinski at letters@ collegian.com.

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BOOTS AND BOARDS

Tips for shredding the slopes, saving a buck this ski season By Jeremiah Janzen

excursions to these destinations, a campus program known as SkiSU may help ease those concerns. SkiSU is a shuttle service that hosts 12 different trips throughout the semester to a total of five different ski locations. Round-trip transportation for students is only $23 per student, with buses departing from Fort Collins at 6 a.m. and leaving the resorts at 4 p.m.

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As the heart of the winter season approaches, skiers and snowboarders are anxiously anticipating peak shredding season. While Fort Collins may not be home to any mountain resorts, there are still plenty of places within reasonable driving distance that students along the Front Range can enjoy during this special time of year. For avid skiers and snowboarders who are looking to make multiple trips throughout the season, the best bang for your buck comes from purchasing either an Ikon Pass or Epic Pass. Single-day lift tickets are also available for those who may not be able to commit to as many trips. However, each pass provides access to different mountain resorts — both in Colorado and worldwide — while also possessing a unique set of benefits for its owners. The Epic Pass allows unlimited access to several Colorado resorts, including Vail Mountain, Keystone Resort, Beaver Creek Resort, Breckenridge Ski Resort and Crested Butte Mountain Resort. This pass also allows up to seven days to enjoy the Telluride Ski Resort and provides a half-off discount any time after those seven days have been used.

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possible. Parking lots fill up fast, and the best parking spots are often ones that allow you to ski right up to the lift.

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Both skiers and snowboarders receive a variety of discounts and benefits as part of purchasing the Epic Pass. Food, lodging, lessons and rentals are all available at a 20% discount for pass holders. Epic owners are also provided with a 50% discount for gear tuneups and one free waxing per year. The fun doesn’t stop at the slopes, though; Epic Pass holders receive a 20% discount at qualifying golf courses, as well as 20% off bike

rentals at certain resorts. Ikon Pass owners are afforded a similar experience to that of the Epic Pass; however, the included resorts are for completely different locations. The Ikon Pass provides access to Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, Aspen Snowmass, Copper Mountain, Eldora Mountain Resort, Steamboat Ski Resort, Winter Park and more. Benefits include early bird specials before the lifts open, lift

ticket discounts for non-pass holders and a variety of food and lodging discounts. Those who have an interest in climate change policy will be happy to hear that Ikon Pass provides a $50 membership to Protect Our Winters, a nonprofit organization focused on nonpartisan climate change policy. While Colorado State University students may worry about the somewhat lengthy

■ Prepare for the conditions. Certain resorts, such as Eldora, have parking lots that are not paved and are more dirt-style lots. This dirt becomes super muddy as the season begins to warm up, so bring some shoes that you don’t mind muddying up before you put your boots on. ■ Keep slope difficulty in mind.

Some resorts provide more challenging slopes than others. Certain resorts will provide a better experience for you based on your experience and skill as a skier or snowboarder. Crested Butte and Telluride are known for their difficult runs, while Eldora and Copper Mountain may be better suited for beginners. Reach Jeremiah Janzen at sports@ collegian.com.

CONFERENCE PREVIEW

CSU men’s basketball to battle UNLV, look for 17-1 record

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By Karsyn Lane @karsynlane1

The Colorado State University men’s basketball team continues to dominate the court, pushing the team’s best season in program history even further. After coming

off a win against the University of Nevada, Reno Wolf Pack, Colorado State now has a 16-1 overall record and is ranked second in the Mountain West Conference. If the last win wasn’t enough, the Colorado State Rams will be back in Moby Arena Jan. 28 to host the University of Nevada,

Las Vegas at 7 p.m. This will be the Rams’ first battle against the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels this season, and they are prepared to bring home another win here in Fort Collins. The UNLV Rebels are currently ranked eighth in the Mountain West Conference with a 3-4 conference record and 11-9 overall season. UNLV is also just coming off a tough 80-55 loss to Colorado State’s first defeating opponent this season, San Diego State University — similar to the 30-point loss the Aztecs served Colorado State in their matchup, which was 79-49. This matchup falls in favor of the Rams because of UNLV’s current 1-4 away record. The Rebels fall short when it comes to hitting the road and stand no chance against the Rams’ current 10-0 home record. When the two battled in the 2020-21 season, Colorado State served UNLV two back-toback losses, both by a mere three

points, winning 74-71 on Jan. 7, 2021, and 83-80 on Jan. 9, 2021. Colorado State’s season has brought plenty of attention to their gameplay, success and — most importantly — Ram fans. For the 2021-22 season alone, Moby Arena has experienced a fan atmosphere that is indescribable, reaching maximum student capacity accompanied by a sea of green and gold in the stands. This matchup will be the last home game in Moby Arena for the month of January, as CSU will finish out the month on the road. UNLV’s attention will have to be turned toward the unstoppable dynamic duo of Colorado State juniors Isaiah Stevens and David Roddy. These Rams currently battle for first place in most categories across the team’s leaderboard. Roddy has the lead in most points, field goals, free throws, rebounds and blocks,

while Stevens fills the lead in 3-point field goals, assists, steals and minutes played this season. While the two seem to fight for the leaderboard, those numbers can’t beat the communication and game dynamic the Rams share on the court. UNLV’s best duo is senior Bryce Hamilton and junior Donovan Williams, who currently share the Rebels’ leaderboard. Hamilton averages 19.8 points a game compared to Roddy’s 18.6, while Williams averages 13.9 compared to Stevens’ 15.1. The matchup is full of anticipation and dependent on the players’ game execution. Make your way to Moby Arena Jan. 28 to support Colorado State as they take on the challenge against the University of Nevada, Las Vegas at 7 p.m. Reach Karsyn Lane at sports@ collegian.com.

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MEN’S BASKETBALL

Rams make a comeback win against Nevada By Taylor Paumen @taytaypau

Colorado State University’s men’s basketball team took to the court once again in Moby Arena Jan. 25 to take on the University of Nevada, Reno Wolf Pack. The Rams went into the game 15-1 overall and 5-1 in the Mountain West Conference, and they came out on top with a 77-66 win. The Rams started off the game on a rough side, allowing two threes and a turnover within the first two minutes of the game. But the crowd reassured the team as Dischon Thomas got the Rams on the board with a deep three. David Roddy wanted some action early on when he slammed it down for a dunk followed by the student sections chanting his name with still over 16 minutes left in the first half. CSU was having a tough time getting into a rhythm with shots not falling and a lack of offensive rebounds until Jalen Lake shot a corner three, missed, then James Moors snatched the rebound and dished it to Roddy in the paint for his second dunk of the game, Rams down 11-10. Head coach Niko Medved called a needed timeout with 11:19 left in the first half. The Rams were falling behind on defensive possessions, and they were stuck behind the Wolf Pack by six points. The University of Nevada pulled out a full-court press offense with over eight minutes left in the half. They were still ahead 23-14, but the Rams tried cutting that distance as sophomore Isaiah Rivera drained a three, making it 23-17 Nevada. The game seemed to be at a standstill with neither team adding much excitement to the crowd until CSU’s Isaiah Stevens had a quick crossover and step back for a solid jumper, trying to get the Rams ahead with just over four minutes left in the half, 27-22 Nevada.

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With 39 seconds left in the half, Roddy got the crowd on its feet once again with a splash of a three, making it 34-27 Nevada. No one scored again in the remainder of the half. Back on the court for the second half, the Rams got into the basket first with a jumper from Kendle Moore, making it 34-29. The Rams finally got in a groove, forcing Nevada to take a timeout after the green and gold outscored the Wolf Pack 10-5 in the first two minutes of the second, making it a two-point game, 39-37. After almost creating a turnover, Moore slid down the court on his back and passed the ball to Chandler Jacobs, who made a second-chance layup, getting the Rams to tie at 39. With both teams going back and forth, Stevens finally got the lead the Rams wanted with two made free throws for a 43-41 score with 14:35 remaining on the clock. One possession later, Stevens said he wasn’t done when he turned a corner — breaking a Wolf Pack player’s ankles — and drained a three, 46-43 Rams. Stevens must have eaten his breakfast because about four minutes later, he decided to shake and bake to score in Nevada’s face, making it 52-51 Rams with just over 10 minutes left. The Rams and Wolf Pack tied eight times in the second half, and no one could keep a lead until Moors made a free throw to gain the lead, and the Rams never looked back. The Rams worked for it, and they got the win at 7766, making them 16-1 overall and 6-1 in the MW. Roddy ended the night with 18 points and went 5-5 from the free-throw line. Stevens followed close behind, ending with 16 points, and Jacobs with 14. The Rams return to Moby Arena Jan. 28 at 7 p.m. to face the University of Nevada, Las Vegas for the first time this season. Reach Taylor Paumen at sports@ collegian.com.

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CULTURE AND COMMUNITY

Horror subculture thrives at The Gorehound’s Playground By Ivy Secrest @ivysecrest

The modern perception of horror is often boxed in with slasher films and the strange people who enjoy them. The reality of the community surrounding horror is much more complex and deep than that. Drawn to horror and counterculture as a teenager, Jeff Abbott created a cultural hub for those interested in horror through his Fort Collins business, The Gorehound’s Playground. The business focuses on renting horror films. “It’s not your average cookiecutter lifestyle,” Abbott said. Nothing about The Gorehound’s Playground is cookie-cutter, from the patrons it attracts to the rental movies and merchandise it offers. The entire store has created a concentrated hub for a subculture that otherwise doesn’t exist everywhere in Northern Colorado. “I wasn’t allowed to watch horror growing up, so I was really drawn to the fact that there was this really strong, tightknit community going to Gorehound’s every week,” said Jordan Wyman, a regular patron of The Gorehound’s Playground. Wyman described how welcoming and passionate the horror community they encountered was. They said no one would judge you for never having seen a film; rather, they would get excited to share their favorites with you. The community isn’t the only benefit of attending viewings at

The Gorehound’s Playground. The films themselves are often an attraction all on their own. “I would say that the biggest misconception is that people think that everything is streaming or available to stream,” Abbott said. “I would say 1% of everything that is made is available to stream.” Gorehound’s Playground offers the rare chance to watch just about every subgenre of horror and several other genres of film. From comedy to sci-fi, Gorehound’s Playground’s rental system is reminiscent of Blockbuster Video or Hollywood Video. “There are probably a million movies out there, and Netflix has about 3,000,” Abbott said. “I have 3,000 horror movies. I have more movies in one genre than Netflix has on their whole website.” This kind of access for the Fort Collins community is essential. Unlike larger cities, like Denver, Fort Collins didn’t have much horror subculture access until The Gorehound’s Playground opened in 2017. “It’s the inclusivity of it,” Abbott said. “I’m pretty open to all lifestyles and all forms of people, so it’s a pretty warm and comfortable environment for everybody.” Abbott’s general knowledge of film media is also a big draw for customers. Wyman said Abbott took the time to recommend new, lesser-known movies based on what he knew they liked. That type of care and knowledge is exciting for those just getting

Jeff Abbott, owner of The Gorehound’s Playground, stands at the front register of the store in the movie rental library Jan. 22. “I love that I get to come in and talk about movies every day,” said Abbott, the sole employee of the store. PHOTO BY CONNOR MCHUGH THE COLLEGIAN

into horror. With such a misunderstood genre, it can feel daunting navigating all of the content that already exists. Now imagine you had an expert in your community who could not only guide you through it but share their passion with you. “This is kind of my retirement — it’s not really like work, standing around talking about movies all day,” Abbott said. Horror movie lovers and counterculturists can have a hard

time finding their place in small towns and cities. Often the perception is that there is no need to subject oneself to grotesque content, but horror comes in so many forms that it becomes hard to generalize. “Horror can be funny,” Wyman said, referencing the horror comedies they enjoy among science fiction horror and anything by filmmaker Leigh Whannell. In pursuit of horror, Abbott created a welcoming space to

explore the intimate world of film outside of streaming. The Gorehound’s Playground is a welcomed community essential to patrons like Wyman in sharing passion for horror. The Gorehound’s Playground is located at 1125 W. Drake Road, Unit B6 in Fort Collins and is open Monday through Saturday from noon to 10 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. Reach Ivy Secrest at entertainment@ collegian.com.

Movie DVDs are stacked on the floor of The Gorehound’s Playground movie library, with some overflowing into the customer walkway Jan. 22. PHOTO BY CONNOR MCHUGH THE COLLEGIAN

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CITY

The Atrium provides a chill alternative to regular bars By Brooke Pippin @brookepippin00

The Atrium At The Alleycat, a bar and music venue tucked away under Alleycat Coffee House off Laurel Street, opened in January 2021. In the year the space has been open, it has established itself as a hangout spot open to a variety of customers. “I think The Atrium is unique in that it feels a bit different than your traditional bar — the person you are sitting next to might be drinking a beer, or they might be drinking a kombucha,” said Hunter Horsfall, co-founder of The Atrium and co-owner and operator of Alleycat Coffee House. “Part of our goal has been to destigmatize the expectations around ‘going out.’ We try to be welcoming to everyone.” The idea for The Atrium came about during lockdown, a time when many venues in Fort Collins were forced to close. Horsfall and co-founder Connor Williams got together and used their extra time to plan for a shared community space. “We both have a background in building things, so we had the thought to redecorate the space downstairs and hire some really fantastic local sound guys to help us build out a little system for intimate shows,” Horsfall said.

The frontman of local band Co-Stanza, Jack Costanza, said The Atrium helps to provide a platform for Fort Collins musicians to perform following the closure of venues like the west campus Pinball Jones and Hodi’s Half Note.

“Sake cocktails have been a really nice addition to the menu, and they are made with fresh homemade shrubs and syrups, and they rotate from time to time.” HUNTER HORSFALL CO-FOUNDER OF THE ATRIUM AT THE ALLEYCAT

“There is a gap between house shows and DIY stuff and bigger venues, like the Aggie (Theatre), (The) Lyric and Washington’s,” Costanza said. “I think The Atrium is a perfect fit for bands (who) want to play a real stage but are

still working up to bigger venues.” The Atrium hosts open mic nights every Tuesday, DJ sets with lighting effects on Thursdays, live performances on Fridays and cryptocurrency meetings on Sundays. “We have a semi-regular cryptocurrency meetup where we meet and talk about cryptocurrency, (non fungible tokens) and new cryptocurrency projects we are excited about,”Horsfall said.“We love hosting meetups of passionate people.” Some of the larger events The Atrium has hosted include a New Year’s event featuring Co-Stanza and resident DJ, DJ Drifter, night one of psychedelic music festival Endless Fest and a Halloween event. Horsfall said that initially, the idea was for The Atrium to be a nonalcoholic lounge, but that idea shifted over time in order to accommodate more customers. The menu features beer, sake, kombucha and nonalcoholic cocktail options. “Sake cocktails have been a really nice addition to the menu, and they are made with fresh homemade shrubs and syrups, and they rotate from time to time,” Horsfall said. The Atrium’s eclectic decor mirrors the variety of crowds to which the venue caters. The space is covered in plants, artwork and neon lights. Horsfall said there are approximately 20 different species

Connor Williams and Hunter Horsfall, the co-owners of the Atrium sit in the lounge in Fort Collins, CO Jan. 22. PHOTO BY MILO GLADSTEIN THE COLLEGIAN

inside the building, including philodendrons, monsteras and ferns. “It is uniquely lit with lots of different colors, unique seating that fills the space very well, a big, beautiful stained glass window that catches your eye and an awesome wraparound bar,” Costanza said. “All the plants make it feel alive and bring natural energy to the space, for sure.” The Atrium also features a monthly art show. Horsfall said all proceeds from the artwork sold go directly to

the artist. The current artist on display is Aerica Raven Van Dorn. “This has really all been about creating a community gathering place that can function as a slightly older and more social component of The Alley Cat to foster music, art and creative projects of all types,” Horsfall said. “We love connecting with our local community and holding space for people.” Reach Brooke Pippin at entertainment@collegian.com.

PRESS PLAY

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By Kota Babcock @kotababcock

Named for his time spent under the stars while recording, Thom LaFond’s debut album “The Moon Leans In” traverses genres to create melodies that stick with listeners. Recorded in rural Lyons, Colorado, LaFond said his album takes inspiration from musicians like Mac Miller and Billie Holiday. LaFond released the album’s first single, “In a Hurry” in mid-2021. The

song features a slow and steady drumbeat with LaFond’s soft and soothing vocals. It’s reminiscent of Hozier verses and has a unique Colorado feel to it. With his roots in swing and indie music, LaFond’s new album features songs written at various points in his life. He described them as a “fruit salad” of works from his career. “Many of the songs on (the) album are from up to 10 years ago,” LaFond said. “Some of them I wrote for the studio or a week before or the day I recorded the vocals.”

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LaFond’s musical upbringing involved playing guitar, despite the new album excluding guitar solos and focusing instead on lyrics. The new album shows an evolution in his writing and performing style since his band, Banshee Tree, released their album in August 2021. In his recent works with Banshee Tree, LaFond’s swing roots and indie influences are incredibly present. In several songs from “The Moon Leans In,” listeners can notice his new influ-

ences and shifting genre. Despite the overall music industry’s interest in using genre as a branding method, LaFond said his record label gave him some freedom in playing a variety of genres. “I think I found a genre that I can kind of call my own,” LaFond said. “But this album wasn’t about that. It was more about capturing the things I like to do and the things I hear.” As LaFond works to brand himself as a newer musical artist, having the opportunity to work with his own perceptions of his music rather than taking on a larger producer’s expectations allowed him to deliver a product that is incredibly intimate in comparison to many other new indie albums. In addition to new influences, LaFond worked with analog recording devices, placing new limitations on how he could produce the album’s sounds. While he typically would have layered vocals and instruments separately, he found himself with a new challenge to overcome that shaped the dream-like essence of the album. “When I got into the logistics of creating the budget and finding the musicians, I realized I had some limitations,” LaFond said. “The arrange-

ments kind of came out of trying to strip down the album to basically record everything with four people live.” The result of the album’s live-style recording is a melodic sound that hooks listeners quickly and carries them through each song. All the album’s tracks work together despite shifts in genre. “In a Hurry” was recorded at LaFond’s home with layering techniques, and even without these techniques, he brings a romantic energy in. He’s excited to release new songs from the album, which feature a stripped-down, live sound that disregards the heavy use of effects often seen in indie music. Much of the album was shaped by LaFond’s time in nature while writing the album, with his favorite recent concert being at the Gold Hill Inn in Boulder, Colorado, which features a log cabin vibe. LaFond’s upcoming concert and album release party will be at Supermoon in Boulder Feb. 3 with an opening act by Dan Hochman. His album can be found on Spotify and SoundCloud Feb. 3, and LaFond’s single, “In a Hurry,” is available now. Reach Kota Babcock at entertainment@collegian.com.

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“I want to take credit for something I didn’t do, like all great men.”

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TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (01/27/22) AQUARIUS (JAN. 20 - FEB. 18) Aquarius, Marie Kondo your life this week. Rid yourself of

PISCES (FEB. 19 - MARCH 20) Find your group this week, Pisces. Open up to others, and be unapologetically yourself. You’ll find people are drawn to your light. ARIES (MARCH 21 - APRIL 19) Aries, get going this week. Harness the energy your sign naturally has and put it to work — get done what you need to get done. TAURUS (APRIL 20 - MAY 20) Get introspective this week,

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Taurus. Look inside of yourself, and find what you love most about you as well as what needs improvement.

If you can’t reach your goal in three to five business days, that’s OK. Just take a deep breath, and do what you can.

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GEMINI (MAY 21 - JUNE 20) Gemini, go for what you want this week. Let yourself indulge in the things you want; go on a shopping spree or splurge on some takeout.

VIRGO (AUG. 23 - SEPT. 22) Be vulnerable this week, Virgo. It’s hard for you to break out of your shell sometimes, but tell others how you’re feeling without holding back.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22 DEC. 21) Meditate this week, Sagittarius. Taking even just 10 minutes for mindfulness a few times a week can have drastic effects.

CANCER (JUNE 21 - JULY 22) Go all in this week, Cancer. Skydive out of your comfort zone, and take some unprecedented steps just to spice it up a little.

LIBRA (SEPT. 23 - OCT. 22) You feel electric this week, Libra. With every sense on fire, take this opportunity to pick up a hobby or try something new.

LEO (JULY 23 - AUG. 22) Leo, this week is for baby steps.

SCORPIO (OCT. 23 - NOV. 21) Scorpio, this week you have to

CAPRICORN (DEC. 22 - JAN. 19) Capricorn, go with the flow this week. Pushing back against the current will only pull you under. Take a deep breath, and find yourself in the moment.

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