Thursday, November 11, 2021 Vol. 131, No. 13 by The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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‘LEAN TOWARD PASSION’: Glassblowers in Fort Collins bring art to cannabis industry

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Ethan Christi, drummer for local jazz-pop band People in General, performs “Parade” while opening for Norwegian indie-pop band boy pablo at The Aggie Theatre Nov. 5. People in General formed in January 2019 and have released one full-length album and several singles, while boy pablo rose to popularity shortly after releasing their first EP in 2017 when YouTube began recommending the music video for “Everytime,” which currently has 41 million views. boy pablo released their first full-length album in 2020 and this was their first show in Colorado. PHOTO BY MICHAEL MARQUARDT THE COLLEGIAN

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Students participate in Fall Clean Up to support neighbors @brookepippin00

Fall Clean Up, a program through which students can volunteer to help Fort Collins residents with outdoor work, occurred on Saturday. “The goal of this event is to help prepare elderly neighbors’ yards for winter, including raking leaves and cleaning their gutters,” said Kate Phillips, a first-year economics student at Colorado State University. “A lot of them can’t do it themselves or have no family members to help them, so this activity is important for the surrounding neighborhoods.” Phillips, who participated for the first time this year, said she spotted a poster in her residence hall, signed up online and gathered a group of six people to join her. She then attended a training session and contacted the neighbor to whom her group was assigned. “I just moved from Arizona, where I’ve lived my whole life, and we don’t have seasons like Colorado does,” Phillips said. “I’ve never had the opportunity to rake leaves for other people, and I wanted to get to know the people that live around our campus.” Some of the students involved said this is a way to be part of the

community and connect with Fort Collins residents outside of CSU. “I think it’s important to create connections between students and the city because the city is our source of fun, entertainment and housing,” said Brittani Meis, a second-year soil and crop sciences student. “The people of Fort Collins … supply us with these services.”

“For the volunteers, this may just be one day, but for the neighbors, they think about this all year.” LINDSAY MASON DIRECTOR OF OFF-CAMPUS LIFE

Meis added that the process was simple, and her group received necessary supplies and a packet that included a timeline and list of all tasks that needed to be completed. According to Lindsay Mason,

director of Off-Campus Life, this is a mutually beneficial program. “I think it’s helpful for anyone who’s never maintained their own yard, which is true not for all but many students,” Mason said. “If students are out in the neighborhoods, maybe at a party or gathering, they can stop and think about how they may be impacting their neighbor.” Throughout this process, students may also develop bonds with their neighbors. If it’s possible, the program attempts to repeatedly match the same volunteers with the same resident. Mason mentioned a past sorority group who volunteered for years with Fall Clean Up and even invited their assigned neighbor out to weddings for several of the women. “I would say my favorite part is the neighbor and student connection,” Mason said. “This program is a good reminder to our neighbors: Our students want to get to know you; they want to have a positive impact. It reminds neighbors why it’s great to live near CSU students.” Meis said meeting with her neighbor and learning about her experiences on Saturday was a touching experience. “She has been living there since 1960 and doesn’t want to sell her house because she cannot afford it,”

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Meis said. “However, she is getting older and cannot take care of her yard as much. It was rewarding to hear her story and how grateful she was for our assistance.” Phillips’ group agreed they were surprised by the amount of leaves on the ground but that the weather was nice and they enjoyed themselves. Armed with gloves and a rake, they gathered around 17 bags of leaves for their neighbor, who invited them inside after they finished up. The event couldn’t take place in 2020, and this year’s number of participating neighbors dropped due to COVID-19 concerns, Mason said, but the program has grown

significantly since its establishment in 2005. According to the Fall Clean Up website, about 50 student volunteers helped 24 neighbors in 2005. This year, approximately 2,200 volunteers participated in helping clean 230 neighbors’ yards, Mason said. “For the volunteers, this may just be one day, but for the neighbors, they think about this all year,” Mason said. “They call me months in advance — they are excited and don’t want to miss sign-up. It’s more than just a day for the neighbors, it’s significant for them. I always want to express my deep appreciation for the volunteers.” Reach Brooke Pippin at news@ collegian.com.

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Christine Janette Bachman, 61, passed away Friday, Oct. 9, 2020 at her home in Fort Collins. Chris’ incredible gifts of compassion and selflessness were on display in her professional life as well. She began working at Colorado State University in 1999 and played a central role in developing a treatment program for students struggling with eating disorders. Her ability to listen and connect with her clients inspired many life-altering outcomes over the years. In 2016 Chris received CSU’s Outstanding Achievement Award, the highest honor awarded to state classified employees. Gifts in lieu of flowers can be made to the Colorado State University Foundation in Memory of Chris Bachman. This fund will be used to continue Chris’ lifelong mission of providing counseling services to students with eating disorders. Donations payable to: CSU Foundation, P.O. Box 1870, Fort Collins, CO 80522. Memo line: Chris Bachman Memorial. Contact family for more information.

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ACLU complaint launches internal FCPS investigation By Austria Cohn @austriacohn

A use of force incident involving a Fort Collins Police Services officer resurfaced after a formal complaint was filed against Officer Jason Lang by the American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado, which requests an investigation into the conduct on an emergency call that took place Aug. 22. The complaint claims that during the incident, Fort Collins Police Services ethics and policies were not upheld. The complaint was filed by the ACLU on behalf of Pastor Steve Ramer with the Fort Collins Mennonite Fellowship. “If this is how officers are trained to deal with mental health crises, as the chief said on his video, it doesn’t either seem to be working or I’m afraid of what they’re teaching them to do,” Ramer, who was present at the Aug. 22 incident, said.

Once emergency medical personnel were on the scene, they requested an officer, saying Wales was uncooperative. Shortly after, Lang arrived at the church and emergency medical personnel approached him and said, “She’s calmed down now.”

“We believe an investigation will confirm that Officer Lang’s conduct was unwarranted, violated FCPS policy and ultimately undermined community trust and safety.” ACLU FORMAL COMPLAINT AGAINST FCPS

Background

Cynthia Wales was in mental distress, and a member of the church called 911, specifically requesting an ambulance. According to the 911 call made by Renee Schmidt, Wales had taken drugs. Schmidt also stated during the call that Wales was “disoriented and hyperventilating” in the parking lot behind the church.

When Wales did not listen to Lang’s request to “sit down,” he used a trained maneuver to take Wales to the ground, which resulted in pushing her into a wall and flipping her face down onto the ground, as seen in the body camera footage provided by FCPS. “Our officer used a trained maneuver to take the individual to

the ground and safely bring them into custody so that they could get the help that they needed,” said Fort Collins Chief of Police Jeff Swoboda in a video statement. “In an ideal world, police officers would never have to use force, but when we’re investigating an incident and someone takes a fighting posture with us, our officers are going to respond.”

Complaint details

The formal complaint references multiple ethics and policies that are claimed to not have been upheld. “(Officers need to) take into account the person’s mental and emotional state and potential inability to understand commands or to understand the consequences of his/ her action or inaction,” according to the Fort Collins Police Services Policy Manual. “(Lang) reacted hotly to Ms. Wales’ mild unruliness, failing to take into account her compromised emotional and mental state,” the ACLU formal complaint states. “He addressed her loudly and combatively, touched her inappropriately and acted with disregard to her well-being when he flipped her over, head-first, onto a concrete stairway.” “We believe an investigation will confirm that Officer Lang’s conduct was unwarranted, violated FCPS policy and ultimately undermined community trust and safety,” states the complaint.

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The incident took place on a Sunday after a Mennonite Fellowship service. Ramer said he and other members of the church had seen Wales on the property before, and it had never been a problem for people without homes to be in the area. “It ended up being a situation where it wasn’t safe, where violence came to our property that we tried to keep away,” Ramer said. “And here we have a young woman who needed help and instead ended up beat up and thrown in jail.” While the investigation is ongoing, Lang will remain on duty, Swoboda said to The Collegian.

Ramer said he filed the complaint in the hope that a thorough and transparent investigation will take place and Lang will be held accountable for his actions. “It gives us pause to want to call for an ambulance in the future for people who are in need,” Ramer said. “Are they going to come and further traumatize and arrest people rather than giving them the medical care they need?” The emergency call, dispatch radio transmission and Lang’s body camera video have been made available to the public. Reach Austria Cohn at news@ collegian.com.

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Walter Scott Jr.’s final donation expands scholarship program By Piper Russell @piperrussell10

Walter Scott Jr. expanded the Scott Scholars program for undergraduate students in the Walter Scott Jr. College of Engineering by giving an additional $11.4 million over the next 10 years through his foundation prior to his death Sept. 25. This brings Scott Jr.’s total giving to Colorado State University to $64.2 million. According to CSU SOURCE, students in the program will receive as much as “$22,000 per year toward tuition, housing and meals” beginning in the current academic year. All current students in the program will move “to the same level of award starting next academic year,” and for some, the change will result in $16,000 more per year.

“The Scott Scholars tend to be a diverse group of students, which means the scholarship is not only helping CSU attract some of the best and brightest students but also helping us create an engineering student body that is more diverse, and this is beneficial not just to the Walter Scott Jr. College of Engineering but to all of CSU.” SUSAN BENZEL PROFESSOR OF PRACTICE IN THE WALTER SCOTT JR. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

“It’s really just a massive gift and investment in me, so I was super grateful,” said Hayley Stern, a first-year biomedical engineering student. “I really wanted to call my family and tell them.” The additional funding will allow more students acceptance into the program. There will now be 25 new Scott Scholars per first-year class as opposed to 20 in past years. CSU will be able to

support 110 Scott Scholars per year compared to 80 in past years. “For many students who receive the Scott Scholarship, this award will make the difference for them in being able to attend CSU,” said Susan Benzel, professor of practice in the Walter Scott Jr. College of Engineering. “The Scott Scholars tend to be a diverse group of students, which means the scholarship is not only helping CSU attract some of the best and brightest students but also helping us create an engineering student body that is more diverse, and this is beneficial not just to the Walter Scott Jr. College of Engineering but to all of CSU.” The Suzanne and Walter Scott Foundation will also provide funding for enrichment programs for Scott Scholars, totaling $8,000 per student throughout their CSU education. Further, the Scott Foundation will provide $5 million over the next 10 years to fund “high-impact research areas to be identified by the college,” according to SOURCE. The Scott Foundation specified that the funded research programs should include opportunities for Scott Scholars. Benzel spoke about how the Scott Foundation’s gifts benefit all students in the Walter Scott Jr. College of Engineering, not only scholarship recipients. “Programming for the Scott Scholars is often extended to first-generation engineering students and to the broader engineering student body,” Benzel said. “Students impacted by these programs hopefully carry the positive effects well beyond the Walter Scott Jr. College of Engineering and CSU.” Scott Jr. began providing student scholarships in 1983, and established the Scott Scholars program in 2017, according to SOURCE. “Walter (Scott Jr.) knew CSU and the College of Engineering share his passion for providing all students with the tools to be successful and give back, and he knew CSU would be the type of partner he was looking for to provide students with a strong, world-class engineering education,” Benzel said. “I think it is probably the best opportunity I’ve ever been given in my life,” Stern said. “I am incredibly grateful to everyone who worked on it.” Reach Piper Russell at news@ collegian.com.

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PARLOR PALM Chamaedorea elegans

Plant Bio The Parlor Palm is a great beginner palm and is native to tropical regions across the Americas. It’s also sometimes called the Bamboo Palm because of its bamboo-like stems. They are slow growers and don’t need to be repotted unless absolutely necessary. It can take years for this plant to reach its full height. Indoors they can grow up to six feet, and outdoors they can reach up to 16 feet. They can be sensitive to overwatering and don’t like intense, direct sunlight. If taken good care of, indoor Parlor Palms can live for decades. This plant likes a well-draining soil with sand and perlite mixed in. The Parlor Palm is also pet friendly!

Prefers bright, indirect light, can tolerate low light Water every 1-2 weeks, soil should dry between waterings Enjoys normal humidity levels and room temperatures of 65 - 80℉

Did You Know? What is bottom watering? The most common way to water a plant is by pouring water into its pot from the top. However, some plants may like to be bottom watered. This watering method hydrates plants from the bottom up and works by placing a saucer of water underneath a plant’s pot. Leave the saucer under the plant for about 20 minutes to let it soak up as much water as it needs.

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Skye Norton works on a new piece using the wig wag technique in Kind Creations Nov 9. When talking about how colors interact with each other Norton stated, “I have a black and white in here and white is probably the softest and black is the stiffest.” PHOTOS BY MILO GLADSTEIN THE COLLEGIAN

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Local glassblowers bring art to the cannabis industry By Lindsay Barker @linsdaybarkerj

Glassblowers are essential to the cannabis industry. Without their carefully crafted art, smoking cannabis would just be dull. Glassblowing is an intense but rewarding craft, and each artist has their own unique story. I talked to three Fort Collins glassblowers to learn more about how they got into the craft and why they love what they do.

Skye Norton

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Skye Norton was following the Grateful Dead on tour in the late ‘90s when he saw someone blowing glass in the parking lot at one of the shows. This sparked his interest in glassblowing, which eventually led to a career in the industry beginning in 2001. “I moved to Fort Collins, actually, to learn how to blow glass; that was my goal when I moved here,” Norton said. “I had worked at The Mishawaka and bought my first set-up and started blowing glass in one of the trailers across the street from there.” Norton currently works out of Kind Creations and has been there for around three years. He enjoys crafting large, functional, sculptural pieces as well as smaller pieces like marbles and cups. He originally sold some of his work to Kind Creations owner Brandon Finke and then became an in-house artist at the store. Between working out

of the trailer and at Kind Creations, Norton also has his own studio. “I work for myself; I don’t have to answer to a boss,” Norton said. “If you do something you love, you never work a day in your life.”

Bryan Ratcliffe

@surfratglass Because his mother was an artist, Bryan Ratcliffe grew up around art and the creative process. They lived in Evergreen, Colorado, on the side of a mountain, where his love for art and the outdoors began. Ratcliffe was originally into ceramics but discovered glassblowing in college. He attended college at Western Colorado University in Gunnison, Colorado, where he got his start blowing glass pipes and pendants, learning from another art graduate. He graduated in 2001 and was a competitive snowboarder but eventually had to make a career decision. “OK: Is my profession snowboarding, or is it going to be art?” Ratcliffe said. “The longevity of art seemed much better.” Before attending college, Ratcliffe lived in Bali, Indonesia, for two years, and after graduating, he wanted to continue traveling. “I love traveling — I love being outside the United States,” Ratcliffe said. “So what I did was I took all my stuff, and I put it in my car, and I drove to Canada.” Ratcliffe spent eight years in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and has also blown glass in Germany, Italy and Argentina. He moved to

Fort Collins in 2010 after discovering The Choice City on a road trip throughout the West. Ratcliffe really liked the atmosphere of Fort Collins and the people and places that make it so special. One of his first introductions to the area was actually working with Norton at his home studio. “For around 15 years I just tried to confuse my audience, and basically I entertained myself by learning a new thing every day because glass is so vast,” Ratcliffe said. “But it wasn’t good for my collectors and to build a base, so about eight or 10 years ago I said, ‘I am going to focus,’ and I focused on what I call the Road Trip.” All of his most recent work follows this road trip theme. “It was all about traveling,” Ratcliffe said. “It was all about tripping. It was all about experiencing.” “I draw a lot of mountains,” he said. “I do these road trip scenes in my pendants; I put big opal moons in there. Right now I’m working on a series of mugs where I’m drawing and sculpting mountains in the bottom of them.” Ratcliffe also enjoys the freedom and creative expression that comes with a glassblowing career. “I haven’t wanted to do anything else — it’s given me the ability to feel like every day of my life is a vacation,” he said. “I graduated in 2001, and I’ve basically been having fun ever since.”

Jason Hedman

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Jason Hedman attended Renaissance festivals with his parents as a

child and discovered glassblowing while watching artists sculpt dragons and other medieval relics.

“Eugene was kind of the mecca, and there were only a few people up there (blowing glass), and I fell into a good spot at the right time.” JASON HEDMAN LOCAL GLASS ARTIST

Later in life, he was also inspired by the Grateful Dead and saw a lot of functional glass art while following them on tours from 1991-95. Hedman, a self-described “lot kid,” reminisced about traveling from coast to coast with the band, learning about glass along the way. After the death of Jerry Garcia, the fun came to an end, and Hedman traveled back to his home of Eugene, Oregon. He taught himself to blow glass in Oregon in 1996, working on things like beads, pendants and other jewelry. “Eugene was kind of the mecca, and there were only a few people up there (blowing glass), and I fell

into a good spot at the right time,” Hedman said. In 1998, Hedman moved to Fort Collins with his partner and newborn baby. Although he still had a passion for glass, his brother was launching a construction business and offered Hedman a job with a steady income. Hedman wanted to ensure his “daughter had a roof over her head and food on the table and the comforts of home.” This construction job provided security for his family, but glassblowing has always been Hedman’s passion. During his time working in construction, he also owned a school bus that served as a traveling glass shop. “In the evening time, when it wasn’t cold or I wasn’t tired, I would go in there and start blowing glass to keep my skills up,” Hedman said. “I was working in construction, thinking about what I was going to make that evening when dinner was done and the kids were in bed.” After a few years, in 2002, his brother moved back to Southern California, and Hedman jumped back into glass as his full-time career. He creates colorful bongs, rigs, pipes, ash-catchers and pendants, although he said he doesn’t have a favorite piece to make. “It really doesn’t matter what I’m making: As long as there’s creativity to it, I’m happy, I’m content,” Hedman said. “Money follows passion, so I tend to lean toward passion.” Reach Lindsay Barker at cannabis@ collegian.com. Read this in Spanish at collegian.com.

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Bryan Ratcliffe, a local glass blower, explains his profession Nov. 2. Ratcliffe has been in the business for 20 years and loves it. “I really like the fact that I can do it at home,” Ratcliffe said. “There’s just a lot of advantages to it and I’m not tied to anything.” PHOTOS BY MILO GLADSTEIN AND AVERY COATES THE COLLEGIAN

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Harassment of pro-life students needs to stop By Guest Author @csucollegian

Editor’s Note: All opinion section content reflects the views of the individual author only and does not represent a stance taken by The Collegian or its editorial board. Letters to the Editor reflect the view of a member of the campus community and are submitted to the publication for approval. Students for Life is a secular, nonpartisan pro-life Registered Student Organization at Colorado State University. We are committed to respectful dialogue with our peers. Unfortunately, our members are rarely treated with the same respect, and bullying pro-life students on college campuses has become socially acceptable. An official statement from SFL at CSU is long overdue. To be clear, SFL loves CSU. This University has championed diversity since 1870 and has provided resources for students across all demographics, including those who are pregnant and parenting (the same demographic our club aims to support). CSU’s main campus currently offers 18 lactation rooms for nursing students, on-campus child supervision for student parents, baby supplies through Rams Against Hunger and so much more. This commitment to inclusion is applaudable; yet this same commitment to inclusion is what makes the unfortunate treatment of pro-life students by other CSU Rams so disconcerting. SFL displayed a poster on a public bulletin board in the fall of 2020. Abortion advocates on campus stabbed push pins into the heart representing

the baby and signed it as “pro-choice.” CSU Young Democrats publicly accused our group of being antisemitic despite the fact our club has Jewish members and partners with the Christians United for Israel chapter on campus, a group committed to fighting antisemitism on college campuses. Pro-choice advocates on campus wrote a message in chalk stating, “Your pro-life propaganda is NOT welcome HERE.” These actions imply that pro-life students are not welcome at this University, that our opinions are somehow less than other opinions.

“We love this University — its faculty, its message and its students. We are the pro-life generation, and we deserve to have a voice on this campus.”

What’s worse is that these are not isolated events. They happen all the time. Recently, we hosted our Cemetery of the Innocents display, a University-sanctioned event. The purpose of the display was to encourage civil discourse concerning the humanity of preborn children and the safety of their mothers. Our display was repeatedly vandalized and students repeatedly attempted to steal

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our flags and tear our posters for the five hours we tabled on The Plaza. SFL either respectfully reads chalk expressing different opinions or chalks our own messages elsewhere. As usual, our actions are never reciprocated. Two students scrubbed away chalk written by SFL (chalk paid for with student fees) that stated an overwhelming majority of biologists believe life begins at fertilization. When SFL members confronted these students, they claimed SFL’s posters “are literally about taking away people’s autonomy” but were unable to name a single SFL poster that communicated that message. Our president offered these students chalk to write their own messages beneath the SFL chalk as an alternative — again, both students refused. When an SFL member inquired whether these students would treat chalk from The Brazen Project equally, both students refused and said, “The Brazen Project is not about telling people what they should do with their bodies.” This barricaded language does not reflect our University’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. One student even stated the poster incident mentioned earlier was “kind of funny.” This language is inappropriate and makes light of a serious issue. SFL knows, based on conversations we have with our peers on The Plaza, that many students are experiencing disenfranchised grief from miscarriages or elective abortions. Stabbing push pins into the heart representing a child on a poster is an insensitive and cruel reminder to these students.

Sadly, these attacks are not isolated to this University. On Oct. 2, a group of SFL employees peacefully counterprotested the Denver Women’s March at the Colorado State Capitol. Despite the peaceful counter-protest, the response quickly turned violent. Our West Coast Regional Manager Brei Brooke was eight months pregnant at the time and detailed the experience on her Instagram: “As time went on, it got to a point where we were completely mobbed by thousands of people. We were yelled at in our faces, spit on, pushed, kicked, hit, our stuff stolen, ripped down, harassed and threatened with the most insane words I have ever heard in my life. I was told that they hope my baby dies, they were going to follow us home, go kill ourselves, among many other nasty things that were said to us.” The purpose of this article is not to shame anyone but rather to bring awareness to the socially accepted harassment of pro-life students on college campuses. Our University is better than this. One thing is for certain: Despite these attacks, our group is not going anywhere. We will not stop until every woman on this campus knows she is loved and supported throughout her pregnancy and throughout her parenthood. We love this University — its faculty, its message and its students. We are the prolife generation, and we deserve to have a voice on this campus. Laura Rencher President of Students for Life at CSU Send letters to letters@collegian.com. When submitting letters, please abide by the guidelines listed at collegian.com.

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Let’s have kids amid a climate crisis GRAPHIC ILLUSTRATION BY LEE BILLIOT THE COLLEGIAN

By Bella Eckburg @yaycolor

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. Eco-anxiety is something that impacts our lives in many ways, and much of Generation Z struggles to imagine what our future will hold amid such an intense climate crisis. For a lot of us, the idea of the future includes potentially having children. According to a poll by the Morning Consult, “one in four childless adults cite climate change as a ‘major or minor’ reason they don’t have children.”

“Clearly, learly, there are many other factors that people consider before deciding to have kids, but if the idea of climate change is the one hanging you up, you shouldn’t let that hold you back.”

To many, the idea of bringing children into a world that’s struggling to cope with managing the ever-worsening state of our environment seems cruel, forcing them to deal with the consequences of the actions of generations of environmental mishandling. Despite the multiple valid reasons for not wanting kids amid a climate crisis, having children should be one of the motivators for advocating for significant change in the way we address this situation. Children are the future, and we should want to make a future where they can enjoy their lives free of fear and uncertainty. Yes, it’s scary, but Gen Z is the most mental health-oriented generation, and we have the skills to be great parents that raise emotionally well-adjusted and selfaware children. Apps like TikTok have given rise to a variety of parenting styles, specifically the idea of gentle parenting. According to Very Well Family, gentle parenting focuses on “four main elements: empathy, respect, understanding and boundaries.” Gentle parenting allows children to have the freedom to explore things they are interested in while also instilling ideas about respecting others and open communication. Clearly, there are many other factors that people consider before deciding to have kids, but if the

idea of climate change is the one hanging you up, you shouldn’t let that hold you back.

“Gen Z has the power to raise wonderfully connected, respectful and self-aware children who can properly analyze and express their emotions, and this opportunity should not be clouded by doubt and fear about the environmental impact in the future.” Fort Collins aims to be carbon neutral by 2050, and many other policies across the world limit the amount of damage future generations can do to our environment. We’re in a very uncertain time, but by the time our children are able to think about how they impact the world, there will likely be a lot of new

eco-friendly policies fully in action. CO2 emissions per capita have been declining in the United States since 2005, and they will likely continue this downward pattern in the decades to come; however, that doesn’t mean we’re completely in the clear yet because the U.S. still has the largest carbon footprint in the world. Multiple countries have implemented taxes on carbon emissions, and many people are interested in this as an option in the United States. Sure, deciding not to have kids could lessen your current carbon footprint, but there are far more active and effective ways to personally address climate change, like donating to a reputable charity focused on addressing this issue or being a thoughtful consumer. There are a variety of ways to raise children in eco-friendly households, including purchasing wooden toys instead of plastic toys, which will eventually end up in a landfill. Wooden toys leave more room for creativity instead of having your child play with something with a dedicated single use. They’re cheaper and more durable, and they are biodegradable. Babies obviously go through a ton of diapers, but there are plenty of options for reusable and eco-friendly cloth diapers. Most states have some form of diaper service, and that definitely includes Colorado.

You can have up to 70 cloth diapers delivered to your house at one time, and the service will pick them up and give you new ones weekly while they professionally wash the used ones. This is also a much cheaper option because diapers are expensive, and the price is going up. There are tons of eco-friendly products out there, and you can also furnish nurseries with thrifted furniture and a little DIY action. The climate crisis we face is no walk in the park, but the future for our children is brighter than you think. If you struggle with the morality of bringing up children on a seemingly dying planet, you are certainly not alone in that fear; however, there are many ecofriendly parenting products that you can purchase to counteract the waste generated from child rearing. Gen Z has the power to raise wonderfully connected, respectful and self-aware children who can properly analyze and express their emotions, and this opportunity should not be clouded by doubt and fear about the environmental impact in the future. If climate change affected your view of having kids, you should rest assured that if those kids are in your hands, the future of our world is in good hands. Reach Bella Eckburg at letters@collegian.com.

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By Dominique Lopez @caffeinateddee6

Editor’s Note: All opinion section content reflects the views of the individual author only and does not represent a stance taken by The Collegian or its editorial board. I grew up in a small town where the idea of leaving for the first-year college experience is often not attempted. The first time I went home last month, the very first person to spot me — my neighbor — told me not only how proud they were but also how much their daughters looked up to me. As I stood next to the fence listening to positive affirmations, a pit

began to grow in my stomach, and I struggled to fight back the tears that were slowly creeping into my eyes. So much pressure is tied to the decision to go to college. It feels like I’ve become an idol more than a role model. There is not only the pressure to stay true to ourselves and present our authentic selves in this new environment but also pressure to adapt and become someone who we didn’t even know we wanted to become. All these outside pressures force us to question if the person we thought we were is real and wonder why we shifted our lives from something that we were comfortable in. How do we know who we are really supposed to be? How do we

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continue to share our own stories among the many others that are being told? How do we let our uniqueness shine through when we have been constantly taught to hide it? Lucas Avelar, a graduate teaching assistant and international student at Colorado State University, said we need to “acknowledge that we are still our own universe and that everything around us is just supposed to be shaping us.” How do we know what influences are supposed to shape us and what intentionally placed obstacles change us for the better? Avelar stressed the importance of finding “balance — to find what is new but also add it on to who you were

previously and what is there already.” Finding this balance is a challenge, though, not only from the pressure that we experienced for so long but especially because of how quickly we are showered with acceptance within this new environment. I came into college with a fixed mindset that I would immediately be able to be the real me in this ever-so accepting environment. However, I now constantly find myself wanting to revert back to my old ways, frequently thinking about how easy it would be to change myself so that I can better fit into this new environment and develop in it. Coming to college meant that we would leave that place of ultimate acceptance: our homes. With that

loss, we are still searching for the acceptance that we have so frequently craved. We are homesick, lost and even sometimes isolated. Finding this place of ultimate acceptance was supposed to be the breath of relief that we needed to know we do belong here. Avelar described these moments as “triggers,” but they are more than that — they are ripping our new selves to shreds. The college environment is one that is challenging but rewarding because it makes us who we ultimately want to be. It is a struggle to maintain and stay true to yourself no matter how much you just want to change to better fit in. However, it is an even greater challenge to keep in mind that this environment is supposed to ultimately help in shaping the old you so you can become a better person. College culture isn’t meant to be one that is going to force you to constantly want to change who you are to better fit in; it’s the opposite, and that is ultimately something that is forgotten, especially when you are at the heart of it all, trying to make the changes that are necessary for you to grow. The main thing to keep in mind is that no matter how much we believe we have to conform, other experiences make it clear that there is a way to not fall into this. There is always a way to stay true to your morals and who you really are to remain your authentic and beautiful self within this world. You just have to find a way to keep that at the forefront of this developmental process by constantly reminding yourself that you have always been enough. Reach Dominique Lopez at letters@collegian.com.

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CSU men’s basketball takes first-game win with style By Taylor Paumen @taytaypau

The Colorado State University men’s basketball squad took the court last night for the first time in 619 days for their regular season debut as they hosted the Oral Roberts University Golden Eagles. With the fans back and louder than ever, the CSU Rams snatched their first win in fashion in finishing 109-80.

“As one could expect, the Golden Eagles were trying to get any kind of momentum, as they went several minutes without an addition to the scoreboard but continued to be outrun by a dominant and inshape CSU team.”

Taking the court were familiar starters Isaiah Stevens, David Roddy, Adam Thistlewood, Kendle Moore and John Tonje.

The Rams had a rough start right after tip off as the Golden Eagles came sturdy on defense until Moore tripped up ORU and drained a three, taking their first lead at 6-4. Colorado State did not lose the lead for the rest of the night. Halfway through the first half, CSU was looking good, as six different Rams all added points to the board before the nine minute mark. And sharing the ball wasn’t the only thing going well for the Rams — their defense kept them afloat, holding the Golden Eagles below until halftime, ending 50-43. In the first half, Colorado State outscored the Golden Eagles in threes (7-4), free throws (9-3) and blocks (6-0) and tied for rebounds at 21. Tonje led at the half with 18 points while Golden Eagles star player Max Abmas was held to 15. Going into the second 20 minutes, the Rams kept up the heat with help from junior Tonje and fifth-year Chandler Jacobs as they added some shots to push the lead 62-49 with 15:54 left in the game. Oral Roberts tried to keep up, but CSU simply said no. After a slip by Abmas and a massive block by Dischon Thomas that was swatted into the Golden Eagles’ bench, the Rams didn’t look back, taking a 72-54 lead with 13 minutes left in the game. Roddy kept the momentum going with a three followed by a turnaround

jumper from James Moors. The Rams continued to rain threes in Moby Arena and were four for four with just over 11 minutes to go. Fresh off the bench, Baylor Hebb added a nice jumper that was soon followed by Roddy’s first dunk of the season as he took an open lane to make an 88-60 lead. ORU was getting a reality check after making it to the NCAA Sweet 16 in March. Tonje decided he wanted some of that as well, taking his first dunk less than a minute later, but still the Rams showed no mercy as Thomas added a third dunk over a minute later, getting CSU to a 24-point lead. As one could expect, the Golden Eagles were trying to get any kind of momentum, as they went several minutes without an addition to the scoreboard but continued to be outrun by a dominant and in-shape CSU team. Oral Roberts looked tired with three minutes left as they struggled to defend against the Rams and could not get a shot to fall. With a minute left in the game, it was clear who owned the night. Tonje went home at the top of the scoring boards with 31 points, three rebounds and one assist while Stevens ended with 13-2-6. The Rams will return to Moby Arena Nov. 12 to take on the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff at 8 p.m. Reach Taylor Paumen at sports@ collegian.com.

Forward Dischon Thomas (11) dunks the ball Nov. 9. The Colorado State University men’s basketball team won against Oral Roberts University 109-80. PHOTO BY AVERY COATES THE COLLEGIAN

Women’s basketball home opener starts off with a win By Bryson Schminke @brysons81

The season has started, and Colorado State women’s basketball took the court with a home opener against Colorado Christian University. The Rams won against the Cougars 77-42. The Rams began the game with a small lineup, only having 12 players on the roster. They took an early lead and made free throws with only 15 seconds taken off the clock, taking it 6-0. The Rams defense looked great, as they stole the ball from the Cougars three times in the first quarter. CSU’s offense looked well-balanced and played good team ball. CCU seemed to be running a 3-2 zone in the first few minutes of the first quarter, but CSU was prepared, as the opposing plays slipped through the holes. CSU still struggled on the boards, though, allowing several defensive rebounds for CCU. The Cougars showed a new look on defense but didn’t seem to be playing any man-to-man in the first quarter. Colorado State,

Bengisu Alper (33) blocks the opposing team’s offense Nov. 9. Colorado State University beat Colorado Christian University 77-42. PHOTO BY AVERY COATES THE COLLEGIAN

however, wasn’t fazed, but they only made nine of 18 shots, ending the quarter with a 50 field goal percentage. CSU got the lead in first with 22-10. In the second quarter, the Cougars came out aggressive, forcing the Rams to take fast shots. The Rams did not handle this pressure well and ended up in a slump quickly. The Cougars took advantage of this and made four points before head coach Ryun Williams called a timeout. The Rams defense stayed strong, but the Cougars figured out ways

to score. The Rams were making it tough to get in the paint due to collapsing on the Cougars’ bigs when they tried to get the ball, forcing turnovers. After a foul by CCU’s Tessa Hauser, there was a noticeable change favored toward the Rams as they made free throws. CCU only added six more points for the remainder of the half compared to CSU’s 14 point addition. The Rams headed to the locker room leading 38-23. CSU’s talent was apparent with 12 assists in the first half and eight

in the first quarter alone. The Rams also took care of the ball well with only two turnovers in the first half compared to the Cougars’ eight. The Rams came out of halftime pumped, as the third started with a deep three from 6-foot-1-inch Rams forward Kendyll Kinzer immediately, pushing the lead even further. The Cougars played some man-to-man defense, but the Rams were ready with the pick and roll and back-doored the Cougars when all their focus was on the ball. The Rams seemed to have taken the cover off the hoop in the third quarter and made eight of 15 shots and ended with a 53.3 field goal percentage. The Rams won on the boards with 10 rebounds in the quarter over the Cougars’ seven. The Rams showed that they share the ball to anyone with six assists in the quarter, three of those coming from 5-foot-5-inch guard McKenna Hofschild. The quarter ended with the Rams almost 30 points ahead at 61-33. The fourth quarter began at a fast pace, but the Rams tried to stay collected. They wasted the clock and made sure they took smarter

shots to finish off the game. The Rams did not make it easy for the Cougars to score at all with CCU going 3-15 on shots, but the Rams seemed to have been stopped in bringing the ball into the paint. The Cougars brought in all the help to stop Colorado State from making an easy bucket but allowed the Rams to shoot 3-pointers most of the quarter. Rams ended with four of the 10 3-pointers made, which ended up being more then the Cougars could score in the quarter. Anna Prim looked amazing coming off the bench as a freshman and ended the game with the most points for the Rams with 14 points and three assists. The second-leading scorer was a key rebounder for the Rams; Cali Clark only missed two of the eight shots she took. Clark and Karly Murphy both ended with six rebounds in the game. The women’s squad will be back in Moby Arena Nov. 12 at 5:30 p.m. to take on the University of Northern Colorado Bears. Reach Bryson Schminke at sports@ collegian.com.

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We are now five weeks away from the fantasy football playoffs. If your team is still in contention of winning your division or making the playoffs, how you use the waiver wire is going to be the difference of either making it in the postseason or not. For week 10, I have three players that you can plug into your flex spot with more injuries and bye weeks piling up. Let’s start with Philadelphia Eagles running back Jordan Howard. A few weeks ago, I had Kenneth Gainwell as one of my waiver wire pickups, but since then, he hasn’t really done much. Boston Scott and Howard have drastically out-carried him — he only had two carries last week for three yards, but he did get into the end zone. He still only had 6.3 points, which isn’t even bench-worthy. Scott and Howard seem like the lead backs moving forward for the Eagles, but I really like Howard for multiple reasons. In his last two games, he had 29 carries for 128 yards and three scores. Against the Detroit Lions in week eight, he had 17.7 fantasy points, and against the Los Angeles Chargers, he had 13.1. The fantasy volume is there, with 10+ carries a game and consistent scoring. Right now, he is only owned in 8% of leagues, but with his last two performances, his ownership should skyrocket. I have him as a borderline RB2 against the Denver Broncos because their defense is so inconsistent. Just last week, they shut down Ezekiel Elliott, but they could easily let Howard and Scott rush for 100 yards. You never know what you’re going to get with the Broncos’ defense. I would start Howard with caution, but he is a good addition to anyone’s bench. Moving on to the passing game, New York Jets wide receiver Elijah Moore has been putting up consistent numbers the last few weeks. Even with catching passes from Mike White and Josh Johnson, he is still ballin’. Last week he shined against the Indianapolis Colts. He had seven

catches on eight targets with 84 yards and two touchdowns, which led to an impressive 27.4-point fantasy performance. Against the New England Patriots in week seven, he had 10.2 fantasy points, and against the Cincinnati Bengals in week eight, he had 13.1 fantasy points. I don’t believe he will put up 25+ point performances every week, but he can be a consistent flex starter moving forward, especially in deeper leagues. His next matchup against the Buffalo Bills will be a scary one as they are first in the league when it comes to fantasy points allowed to wide receivers. I would make a claim for him now because in weeks 11 and 12 he has WR1 potential against the Miami Dolphins and Houston Texans. My final waiver wire addition is a veteran running back getting another chance on a different team. Baltimore Ravens running back Devonta Freeman has been filling in perfectly for an injured Latavius Murray. In his last three games, he had 11.3, 12.9 and 16.3 fantasy points. In those three games, he had 26 carries, 175 total yards and two touchdowns. The Ravens are known to be a run-heavy team, which gives Freeman starting fantasy volume moving forward. With a short week coming up, Murray is likely not to play against the Dolphins Thursday night, which means even more touches for Freeman. Even with the Dolphins having a good sneak-run defense, I have Freeman as an RB2 with a scoring upside. I’d make your claim for him as soon as possible because people are still looking for running back depth after the Derrick Henry injury. If you need a tight end to pick up on waivers, check out my weekly show “The Waiver Wire” @CTV11 on YouTube. All of these players are great depth for your bench, but Freeman is a starter this Thursday against the Dolphins. Good luck in week 10, and I will see you next week with more players to help you win your league. Reach Brendon Fairbairn at sports@ collegian.com.

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Scissors and Sinners offers inclusive barbering in Old Town By Kota Babcock @kotababcock

Located at Laurel Street and College Avenue in Old Town, Fort Collins, Scissors and Sinners offers customers a unique and affirming barbering experience. Since barbering experiences are often tailored to men, the barbers and stylists at Scissors and Sinners strive to work with a variety of lengths, styles and gender expressions in their work. “(Scissors and Sinners is) an inclusive environment where everyone feels comfortable getting their hair cut, whether it be feminine or masculine or nonbinary styles,” said Rachel Reed, owner of Scissors and Sinners and barber of 13 years. While many shops charge more for women’s haircuts than men’s, Scissors and Sinners charges based on length, ranging from buzz cuts to long cuts, with options for fades and other specialty barbering services. By charging based on length, the shop avoids overcharg-

ing based on gender stereotypes. “We specialize primarily in haircuts and beard work, whether it’s for men, women, children or whoever,” said Mikki Maddalena, manager of the shop with 13 years of barber experience. “The beard work we do (includes) straight-razor shaves ... and regular beard trims as well.” From basic beard trims starting at $10 to the “Royal” package at $60, Scissors and Sinners offers a variety of services for just about any occasion. For those in serious need of a haircut on a budget, the shop offers quality short cuts for under $30 and an even more affordable buzzcut option for $20. Regardless of what style you go for, Scissors and Sinners’ barbers work to make everyone in their shop feel comfortable getting any style they want. “We’re not just limited to the masculine side of barbering,” said stylist Tabitha Petersen, who has been barbering for 15 years. “Most of us are both cosmetologists and barbers or at least worked in a barbershop for an extended period.”

All of the barbers and stylists said one of the most rewarding parts of their job is the relationships they form with others. “You just form relationships with people when they come to you time and time again,” Petersen said. Each of the barbers agreed that the feeling of giving someone a haircut they like after they’ve been struggling to find a good barber is one of the best feelings. While barber-client relationships often seem more focused on an adult getting a service from another adult, Maddalena said one of her college-aged clients has been going to her since he was in elementary school. Seeing him drive himself to his own barber appointments reminded her how strong and important a barber’s relationship can be with their client. In addition to offering a variety of services from experienced barbers and stylists, the shop hopes to provide an experience and space where clients can enjoy themselves and potentially start that relationship.

Three Scissors and Sinners “hair outlaws,” Tabitha Petersen, Mikki Maddalena and Rachel Reed, pose outside the shop Nov. 8. PHOTO BY KOTA BABCOCK THE COLLEGIAN

“We just want a place where people can come in and (experience) an updated classic barbershop,” Maddalena said. “It’s a super laid-back environment, and we’re such a small crew that I think that really helps.”

To book with any of the barbers or stylists at Scissors and Sinners, visit their website or check them out on Instagram @scissorsandsinnersbarbers. Reach Kota Babcock at entertainment@collegian.com.

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Greeley band Violet Visionaries prepares for upcoming shows

Violet Visionaries band members Jayden Yackey, Austin Dougherty, Andrew Broth and Garrett Yackey practice for their upcoming show Nov. 8. PHOTO BY MILO GLADSTEIN THE COLLEGIAN

By Brooke Pippin @brookepippin00

Local indie-rock band Violet Visionaries is looking forward to breaking the stagnation the pandemic confined the music scene to. The pause in live entertainment occurred when the band was first finding its footing. With numerous shows planned and songs filled with danceable tunes, they seek to

liven up Northern Colorado. “In February of 2020, we had only played our third show ever as a band, but I think we had five or six shows planned in just March and April,” said Jayden Yackey, lead guitarist for Violet Visionaries. “Once the pandemic hit, we of course canceled all of our shows, and it definitely put a big hit on our motivation as a band just as we were starting to gain some traction.”

They released their recent single “Camper Story” Oct. 15. “Camper Story” opens up with enthusiastic energy and jumpy beats, but the lyrics describe a melancholic longing for someone involved in a negative relationship. The band said love is a topic often covered in their work. “Usually someone goes through some sort of girl troubles, and poof — we have a new song,” drummer Andrew Broth said.

Violet Visionaries describes themself as an indie-rock band, listing influences like Cage the Elephant, Steely Dan and The Front Bottoms. Due to previous lineup mishaps, the current members were able to meet and join forces. “I was not originally a part of the band when it was founded and only joined later on once their initial guitarist quit on them two days before their first show,” bassist Garrett Yackey said. “My brother, Jayden (Yackey), was playing bass at the time but was a guitarist by trade and had written all of the guitar parts. So he jumped on guitar, and I had been playing bass for a very long time before so he knew I could learn the parts. We played the gig, and it went well, and I joined the band permanently after that.” Jayden Yackey said after playing together casually, they knew their music had potential. “We had a jam session in my parents’ basement where we went around and showed each other the type of music we like, and we never really said anything, but I think we all knew that we wanted to keep playing music together,” Jayden Yackey said. Despite being relatively new to the scene, the band played a show in September that provided them with a

moment of reflection for their growth. “In August of 2019, we got invited to play our very first gig at a youth outreach skatepark called The Refuge in Greeley,” Jayden Yackey said. “A little more than two years later, we got the chance to play there again, and it was a pretty emotional experience for me, personally.” The band said they feel grateful to be part of the Colorado music scene due to its welcoming atmosphere and array of unique talent. “Colorado has so much inherent uniqueness,” said Joshua McBride, guitarist for the band. “A state with high mountains, vast plains and even deserts — the sounds that come out of it are just as varied. Colorado seems likely to become a major hub for music as all these voices are coming together to share that experience in a relatable and groovy way.” They agreed that they would like to release a debut EP in the near future. Austin Dougherty, singer for Violet Visionaries, said releasing the EP, along with playing shows across Northern Colorado, is at the top of the band’s agenda. Violet Visionaries performs at Roxy on Broadway in Denver Nov. 11 and at The Atrium at The Alley Cat in Fort Collins Nov. 17. Reach Brooke Pippin at entertainment@collegian.com.

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Local bands cover throwback artists at Live on the Lanes By Maddy Erskine @maddyerskine_

Nov. 6 was an opportunity for the crowd of Chipper’s Lanes’ 830 North to travel back in time to the ‘80s and ‘90s with three local bands, each covering a different iconic group for a late Halloween show. The show was part of Chipper’s Lanes’ Live on the Lanes series and was accompanied by bright neon lights and the sound of bowling balls hitting the pins, creating a nostalgic atmosphere perfect for this throwback Halloween cover band show. The night started off with local synthpop group DEBR4H playing a set as Madonna, followed by The Sickly Hecks as the Pixies and Slow Caves as Oasis — or Sloasis. From the music to the outfits, each band put on amazing performances with multiple musicians playing in multiple bands. DEBR4H, formally called futurebabes, was originally formed by Jed Murphy in hopes of having a group that members could come and leave and he would still be able to play gigs. After meeting Kayna Hobbs-Murphy, his now-wife, the group started to solidify. Oliver Mueller, a member of all three bands that performed, joined DEBR4H primarily as a producer and was the one to suggest the name change.

DEBR4H’s set stood out due to how well Hobbs-Murphy played Madonna both vocally and physically. From far away, it would be hard to tell her and a younger version of Madonna apart. “We wanted to do something different,” Murphy said. “I wanted to do something really synth-heavy. And Kayna (Hobbs-Murphy) has always been backing vocals and backing keys, and I knew she would wanna do something really fun and outside the box, and I thought she would just sound amazing, and she does.” The Sickly Hecks chose to play the set as Pixies — all members are big fans of the group. “My sister got really into the Pixies in high school, and she would give me rides to middle school, and she would always play the Pixies,” said Raymond Suny, singer and guitarist for The Sickly Hecks. Suny also said one of the first songs he learned to play on the guitar was “Where Is My Mind?” by Pixies. “The Pixies had like a huge influence on ‘90s indies-rock,” said Zach Visconti, who played guitar for The Sickly Hecks and bass for DEBR4H.“I grew up with a couple of friends whose older siblings also were way into Pixies. I only really knew a few of their songs back then and rediscovered them as an adult and was

like, ‘Oh, this is like the foundation of all the music I did grow up loving.’” In addition to being able to perform the songs of a band that has impacted and inspired them, the members of The Sickly Hecks also said learning these songs and trying to emulate the sound of Pixies taught them more about songwriting in a way that will stick with them. “It was a great songwriting workshop, kind of,” Suny said. “Because these are, like, these sounds we all love, and we didn’t really know what made them work and what made them great. So I think moving forward, some principles from the Pixies’ songs might be incorporated more into (The Sickly) Hecks’ songs.” The last band of the night was local indie-rock band Slow Caves performing as Oasis — or Sloasis. Slow Caves has put on cover shows in the past, the last being in fall 2018. Since then, singer and guitarist Jakob Mueller said the band has become bigger fans of Oasis and drawn inspiration from them as Slow Caves’ music continues to evolve. “Playing these songs kind of obsessively over the past few months is going to deeply impact (us) — Oasis has always impacted our songwriting, but even more so now,” Jakob Mueller said. “It’s changing our brain chemistry and

David Dugan, Jakob Mueller, José Chalit Hernandez, Oliver Mueller and Raymond Suny of local band Slow Caves perform in costume as Oasis during the Sloasis Halloween Festival at Chipper’s Lanes Nov. 6. PHOTO BY MICHAEL MARQUARDT THE COLLEGIAN

how we write and approach music.” Slow Caves emulated Oasis beyond just their music with a powerful stage presence and coordinated outfits. Oliver Mueller said he has been a fan of Oasis since he was around 13 and feels that he’s been preparing for this show in some aspect since then. “Now it’s like, ‘OK, well, a good chorus is no longer acceptable,’” Oliver Mueller said. “It has to be this huge soaring, anthemic thing. … It raised the bar a little bit. We can do this — why not try?” The Sloasis performance was not just an opportunity for Slow Caves to play the music that has inspired

them but also to share that music with the crowd. “It felt so fun because it wasn’t just another Slow Caves show,” Jakob Mueller said. “It’s a little bit weird playing a cover set. You don’t know how people are going to respond to it, but people came in costumes and fully embraced it.” All three bands have new music they have been working on and are excited to be able to share more original music after this exploration in playing cover sets. Reach Maddy Erskine at entertainment@collegian.com.

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TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (11/11/21) SCORPIO (OCT. 23 - NOV. 21) Put yourself in others’ shoes this week, Scorpio. Realize how your words may impact others, whether it be positive or negative. SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22 DEC. 21) Sagittarius, don’t get high and mighty this week. You don’t always know what’s best for others — focus on your own actions first. CAPRICORN (DEC. 22 JAN. 19) Open up this week,

Capricorn. Break through your stone-faced shell, and let those around you know how you really feel. AQUARIUS (JAN. 20 - FEB. 18) Aquarius, accept the pain this week. Whether it be physical or mental, use whatever hurt you experience to your advantage. PISCES (FEB. 19 - MARCH 20) Lean into confidence this week, Pisces. You deserve to feel accepted by others for who you are rather than how you make them feel. ARIES (MARCH 21 - APRIL 19) Aries, put the pedal to the metal this week. Grind out your to-do list and get it all done. Good things follow hard work. TAURUS (APRIL 20 - MAY 20) Snap out of it this week, Taurus. Don’t let others take advantage of you for any reason — you deserve to be appreciated genuinely.

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GEMINI (MAY 21 - JUNE 20) Gemini, put in the groundwork this week. Get down to the bone of what’s causing issues in your life and reevaluate your stance on it. CANCER (JUNE 21 - JULY 22) Don’t get detached this week, Cancer. It’s easy to tune out tough things, but lean into them, as you’ll learn lessons in the process. LEO (JULY 23 - AUG. 22) Leo, manifest this week. Tell others what you want and how you’re going to get it; speaking it into existence is crucial. VIRGO (AUG. 23 - SEPT. 22) Change the way you think this week, Virgo. Instead of sweating the small stuff, crush it up and mix it into your recipe for success. LIBRA (SEPT. 23 - OCT. 22) Libra, learn to trust this week. It can be scary to open up to those you love or respect, but letting people in is key to your happiness.

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National Roll Call

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CSU versus US Air Force Academy football game

7 a.m.-7 p.m. Lory Student Center Sutherland Garden Volunteers will read off the names of soldiers who have died in combat since Sept. 11, 2001.

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