Thursday, October 7, 2021 Vol. 131, No. 8 by The Rocky Mountain Collegian

Thursday, October 7, 2021

Vol. 131, No. 8

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FORT COLLINS FOCUS

Homecoming Events Schedule Homecoming and Family Weekend starts on Wednesday, Oct. 6, and goes through Saturday, Oct. 9.

Thursday, Oct. 7 Distinguished Alumni Awards

Lory Student Center Theatre

5:00pm-9:00pm

Friday, Oct. 8 50 Year Club Luncheon Hilton Fort Collins

6:00pm-8:00pm

B/ACC Kickbaacc Social Hour B/AACC Office (LSC room 335)

10:30am-1:00pm

Get Your Green on The Plaza Lory Student Center Plaza

4:00pm-7:00pm

Member BBQ

West of the Lagoon

5:30pm-8:00pm

Friday Night Lights (Bonfire) Lawn west of LSC

6:30pm-8:30pm

Saturday, Oct. 9 Homecoming 5K Race

CSU Oval and virtual

8:00am

CSU Leadership Meet and Greet for Families Lory Student Center Ballroom

9:00am-10:30am

Coors Light Ram Walk Tailgate

9:30am-1:00pm

At Meridian Ave. & Hughes Way

B/AACC Homecoming Football Game Tailgate

10:30am-1:30pm Emmet wears a hot dog suit while his family dresses as chefs for the Tour de Corgi costume contest on Oct. 2. This is an annual parade in Old Town, Fort Collins. PHOTO BY GARRETT MOGEL THE COLLEGIAN

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In honor of Homecoming, CSU celebrates with traditions By Austria Cohn @austriacohn

Homecoming is a time for the community to come together and celebrate Colorado State University with alumni, students, staff, faculty and Fort Collins residents.

“As a Ram community, we come together to celebrate CSU’s traditions, and it’s a time where we can all unite.” MERRY GEBRETSADIK ASCSU VICE PRESIDENT

The Homecoming festivities begin Wednesday, Oct. 6 with a family kickoff event and end Saturday, Oct. 9 with the Colorado State versus San Jose State University football game. “It’s one of our most beloved traditions,” director of

communications and marketing for the CSU Alumni Association Amy Jo Miller said. “(It’s) our opportunity to bring everybody back and welcome everybody back home.” Homecoming week was established at CSU in 1914 by Charles A. Lory, the University president at the time, because he wanted the alumni to come back to campus to celebrate and carry on the traditions. According to the University, “The first Homecoming football games were not played against other college teams but were rather a scrimmage between the alumni and varsity football team.” “As a Ram community, we come together to celebrate CSU’s traditions, and it’s a time where we can all unite,” Associated Students of CSU Vice President Merry Gebretsadik said. “We’re celebrating the traditions of a community that we’re happy to be a part of.” “I think that it’s just one of those things that lives with people,” Miller said. “Kind of just a chance to get back to who they were and who they became when they were part of CSU.”

Another aspect is community involvement because CSU is such a cornerstone of Fort Collins, according to Miller. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and following restrictions, Homecoming has not been the same. Many universities did not do Homecoming during the pandemic, but CSU continued the tradition. “I think our alumni were really, really grateful, even though it was all digital,” Miller said. “Something like this is ingrained in the roots of the University,” Miller said. “And when you get that taken away from you like we did last year, I think there’s just going to be something so incredibly special about being back on campus together.” The Get Your Green On event has slightly changed. Before, businesses around Fort Collins would give special deals for people wearing green. This year, Get Your Green On has a new twist on the event. The typical activities will still take place, but additionally, The Plaza will have creative displays created by campus organizations and students. The theme for the displays is “Charging Forward,” and the three categories are recycled/repurposed

materials, colors (green, gold and Aggie orange) and the best incorporations of CSU traditions. There will be around 25 installations on The Plaza where people can come and vote for their favorite, Miller said. Some events will still not take place this year, like the parade and the festival on The Oval. The Alumni Association does most of the planning and the larger campus

engagement pieces. ASCSU, student organizations, Housing & Dining Services and Greek life all contribute to community engagement and bring their own ideas to the events. All of the Homecoming events and times can be found on CSU’s Homecoming webpage. Austria Cohn can be reached at news@ collegian.com.

President Joyce McConnell fist bumps a student prior to kickoff at the Colorado State University home game against Vanderbilt University Sept. 12. PHOTO BY LUKE BOURLAND THE COLLEGIAN

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CSU Homecoming returns with new changes for safety By Natalie Weiland @natgweiland

With a new school year and relaxed COVID-19 guidelines, Colorado State University Homecoming is back with festivities that both current and former Rams are sure to enjoy.

“Homecoming is just one of those traditions that (is) firmly rooted in who we are at CSU, and it’s that chance for Rams to come back home to campus and to celebrate the green and gold together.” AMY JO MILLER DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS FOR THE CSU ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Last year’s Homecoming events were toned down in order to keep the community safe in light of COVID-19, with a limited and mostly virtual experience. This year, however, the CSU Alumni Association has worked to ensure the safety of attendees while planning events to celebrate the annual Homecoming. According to Amy Jo Miller, director of marketing and communications for the CSU Alumni Association, many Homecoming events take place outside, so it was

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easier for the team to plan around safety guidelines. “We kind of charged forward with knowing (events would be outside) and knowing that things need to be fluid and flexible because this is an ever-changing situation,” Miller said. “We kind of just went for it and made adjustments as needed.” Miller explained that events such as the traditional lighting of the “A,” the bonfire and the Homecoming pep rally will all take place as usual and will be held outside to ensure safety. According to the CSU Pandemic Preparedness Team, outdoor events

are permitted to be held at 100% capacity, and as of Aug. 9, an event approval process is required. As of Oct. 2, CSU had 23,869 students on campus who are fully or partially vaccinated, amounting to 88.3% of the on-campus community. Some events, such as the Distinguished Alumni Awards, are back this year after being “taken off the docket” during last year’s festivities, Miller said. “Those are such high-level awards that we felt they really needed to wait until we could be in person again to celebrate them adequately,” Miller said.

In addition, new members of the 50 Year Club — which consists of alumni who graduated from CSU 50 or more years ago — were inducted by mail last year, so this year’s luncheon will celebrate the class of 1971 as well as the class of 1970, according to the 50 Year Club webpage. For students who have yet to experience a true CSU Homecoming, such as current freshmen or sophomores, Miller described the tradition as “incredibly special.” “It just gives me goosebumps to talk about it,” Miller said. “Homecoming is just one of those traditions that (is) firmly rooted in who

we are at CSU, and it’s that chance for Rams to come back home to campus and to celebrate the green and gold together.” As a reminder, CSU public health guidelines require masks in all indoor spaces, including within Canvas Stadium. A full list of 2021 Homecoming events can be found on the CSU Homecoming and Family Weekend website, and more information regarding the CSU Alumni Association can be found on the organization’s website. Natalie Weiland can be reached at news@collegian.com

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Board of Governors meeting talks debt, emergency funds By Austria Cohn @austriacohn

From Sept. 28 to Sept. 29, the Colorado State University System Board of Governors met on the CSU campus in Fort Collins. This meeting discussed the progress of and future plans for all three campuses: CSU Fort Collins, CSU Pueblo and CSU Global. A lot of the general meeting focused on financial wellness for students. According to CSU Global President Pamela Toney’s report, there will be a virtual graduation this December and the in-person option will be returning next June. Sandy Baum, a senior fellow in the Income and Benefits Policy Center at the Urban Institute, gave a presentation and talked about student debt.

The Understanding College Affordability webpage gives data on how people should think about college debt. “I would urge you that as we talk about student debt, we don’t think of the amount that students borrow as a measure of how affordable a college education is,” Baum said.

“Unfortunately, because of the pandemic, our student emergency fund is basically entirely used up.” MICHAEL LOWE CSU PUEBLO BUSINESS AND MARKETING MANAGER

“We actually expect that to be growing over time because as more and more people go to college, more and more people have debt,” Baum said. “And in order for this to shrink, you’d have to have more people repaying their loans than taking new loans.” A COVID-19 relief bill for higher education received from the federal government gave CSU over $17.6 million. “We were able to reward that to over 330 students individually, and we are seeing that they are retaining that at a much higher rate,” Toney said. “It’s really having an impact on them being able to stay in school, and we have more funding to give out as we go on through this year.” The CSU Pueblo student government is responsible for the Student Emergency Fund, which is

part of the CSU Pueblo Foundation. The Student Emergency Fund raises money for students who are in need of extreme financial assistance. Reasons for applying for the fund include being short on rent or getting a flat tire, among other reasons, said Michael Lowe, CSU Pueblo business and marketing manager. “Unfortunately, because of the pandemic, our student emergency fund is basically entirely used up,” Lowe said. “This year, our emergency fund is going to be very important that we get it out.” “In the past few years, we’ve been able to raise, I think, about $3,000,” Lowe said. “Our goal is to do around $7,000 this year.” There will be a Give Day video provided by CSU Pueblo’s student government to encourage donations and awareness of the Student

Emergency Fund. Staff, faculty, students and community members will be able to donate Oct. 28. Toward the beginning of the meeting on Sept. 28, there were 15 minutes designated for public comment. There were 50 emails to the Board of Governors about the Hughes Land Back movement. “I stand with the Intertribal Alliance for Right Relations in returning the unceded treaty land where Hughes Stadium once stood,” said Laura Hopper, a CSU alumna. “This land has always belonged to tribal nations and should be in good faith returned to their stewardship.” The meeting can be viewed on the CSU System website or on YouTube. Austria Cohn can be reached at news@collegian.com.

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Engineering college namesake Walter Scott Jr. dies at 90

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By Serena Bettis @serenaroseb Last week, Colorado State University lost one of its most generous and accomplished alumni. Walter Scott Jr., for whom the Walter Scott Jr. College of Engineering is named after, died in his hometown of Omaha, Nebraska, Sept. 25. Scott was 90 years old and died surrounded by family. After graduating from CSU’s civil engineering program in 1953, Scott went on to work in construction and had success in company leadership. He started work as an engineer at Peter Kiewit Sons’ Co. and became CEO of the company in 1979, a position he held for nearly 20 years. College of Engineering Dean David McLean said he worked with Scott numerous times throughout his tenure at CSU. Each time they would meet, McLean said Scott was very thoughtful and intentional with his work and interactions. “It’s been one of the great privileges of my career to get to interact with Walter Scott; he’s a remarkable person,” McLean said. According to a CSU SOURCE article dedicated to Scott’s memory, Scott became an Honor Alumnus in 1982, was given the William E. Morgan Alumni Achievement Award in 2014 and the University gave Scott an honorary doctorate in 2003. In 2018, CSU awarded Scott with the Founders Day Medal. “Walter had a big-picture approach to philanthropy and loved envisioning the possibilities for CSU’s engineering programs,” CSU System Chancellor Tony Frank told SOURCE. “He became an adviser and then a friend. His long-term impact on the University is incalculable.” Throughout his lifetime, Scott donated $64.2 million to the University, McLean said. In 2013, he helped make the engineering college’s dream of a new building a reality by contributing to what is now named the Suzanne and Walter Scott Jr. Bioengineering Building, and in 2016 the University named the College of Engineering after him. “In the most sincere terms, (his philanthropy) truly changed the path and the future of the college,” McLean said. “It’s really transformed engineering here at CSU.” McLean said Scott gave his first scholarship to an engineering student at the University in 1983. CSU still has scholarships for students through Scott’s name, which ask potential recipients about what they have done to embody the philosophies of life

1953 alumnus Walter Scott Jr. meets with scholarship recipients March 19. COURTESY JOHN EISELE CSU PHOTOGRAPHY

most important to Scott. McLean said Scott lived his life focusing on three values: excellence, leadership and citizenship. Scott was very intentional with his philanthropy, McLean said, and he always worked to give back to the community and create a better society. McLean also said this is why he donated so much in scholarships and facility funds to CSU. “His thought about this is if you get an education, you can go out and you can be productive and you can give back,” McLean said. “It’s basically multiplying the effect of his investments in scholarships.” McLean said the Bioengineering Building is set up as a space for all engineering students to work and learn in, and it provides stateof-the-art technology for students to engage with. “The whole design of this building from the very beginning was around collaboration, and I think … (our students) would go and point to this as one of the highlights of their time getting their education at CSU,” McLean said. In addition to his contributions to CSU and his time at Kiewit, Scott worked on many projects with businessman and childhood friend Warren Buffett, McLean said. According to the Omaha World-Herald, Scott and his second wife, Suzanne, were also major philanthropists for civic endeavors in Omaha. “In the case of investing in the students of CSU, I hope my investment helps develop the next generation of leaders, those who will do great things for our country,” Scott said at the 2017 naming ceremony for the engineering college. “My job is done — now it’s up to you to make sure that my investment lets you do great things.” Serena Bettis can be reached at news@ collegian.com.

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How to make a DIY bong to celebrate spooky season By Hayden Hawley @hateonhawley

Double, double toke and trouble; Flower burn and pumpkin bubble. With fall upon us and Halloween right around the corner, it’s time to fill those gourds up with tap water and smoke pot through them.

We discussed the logistics — should we use a smaller one for greater convenience or a skinny one for a more traditional water pipe shape? We ended up with a classic pumpkin-looking pumpkin — about 10 inches tall and 10 inches wide. It cost $8.

Step 2: Punch some holes

This exercise does not call for proper jack-o’-lantern-style carving – no need to hollow out the guts. This will add a smooth, humid quality to the smoke yet will surprisingly not make it taste overly pumpkiny. Simply use your screwdriver or similar tool to punch a hole in your pumpkin roughly three inches from the base, and widen it to almost accommodate the size of your downstem. Remember, it needs to be airtight. In case you don’t have a downstem on hand, multiple area smoke shops confirmed they sell downstems for around $10-$15 apiece. Twist the downstem into the opening at about a 45-degree angle, and punch a second (smaller) hole opposite the first, about two inches from the pumpkin’s stem. This is the hole from which you will be drawing smoke.

Step 3: Fill the pumpkin with water

From here, use your downstem as a makeshift funnel and use it to fill the pumpkin with a few cups of water. We made the mistake of inserting our downstem at something of a right angle, meaning some water poured out when the pumpkin rested naturally. Not the end of the world – simply prop it up on a small object. If you’re able to draw through the second hole and hear the distinctly deep rumbling sound of a water pipe in action, it’s time for the next step.

Because the chamber is so large, you will need to essentially clear the bowl in order to fill the big berry with dope smoke. Remove the bowl piece and draw smoke through the top hole. High-five everyone, and repeat as needed. Email or tweet pictures of your pumpkin bong to Hayden Hawley at cannabis@collegian.com or @hateonhawley.

Step 4: Pack a bowl

You will need a pumpkin, a screwdriver (or similar implement), a downstem, a bowl piece and a knife (optional).

A pumpkin in the beginning stages of becoming a makeshift bong Oct. 3. An incision made at the top was to be the mouthpiece. PHOTO BY TRI DUONG THE COLLEGIAN

Finely grind some cannabis and pack a compatible bowl piece. Once the bowl and downstem are properly assembled, place your lips around the smoking hole. You may need to employ a friend’s help in igniting the flower and removing the bowl piece — it’s difficult to see the bottom of a pumpkin when your face is firmly suctioned to the top.

Step 1: Acquire a pumpkin

For this, I headed to Spooky’s Pumpkin Patch, located in the parking lot of the abandoned Kmart on College Avenue and Drake Road. Being from Southern California, I felt right at home in this performative imitation of rural life. I explained our circumstances to the young farmer, Cody. “Word,” Cody responded, instantly here for it. “I haven’t (made a bong) out of a pumpkin, but I definitely made them out of clay in school.”

A makeshift bong made out of a pumpkin to smoke marijuana Oct. 3. PHOTO BY TRI DUONG THE COLLEGIAN

A pumpkin with an added glass attachment at its final stage before the completion of a makeshift bong Oct. 3. PHOTO BY TRI DUONG THE COLLEGIAN

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MerJ intersects architecture and the cannabis industry By Lindsay Barker @lindsaybarkerj

The cannabis industry has created a new market for architects and designers. The opportunity to design dispensaries, cultivation facilities and even cannabis laboratories is a new and scarcely explored frontier. After helping a past client with a residential project involving cannabis, MerJ Architecture co-founder Nicole Delmage was intrigued. “I got more and more excited about the potential in the industry and pursued it after that experience,” Delmage said. “When we did get into the industry, we also got really excited about the fact that this is a new opportunity because it’s a new building type.” Well-designed spaces are carefully thought out with the user in mind. In the cannabis industry, this idea is very prevalent.

“What we focus on primarily is good business planning through architecture for efficiency.” NICOLE DELMAGE MERJ ARCHITECTURE COFOUNDER AND PRINCIPAL

‘“I think that one of the most important parts of our job is to create a really great workflow that makes facilities highly efficient,” Delmage said. “What we focus on primarily is good business planning through architecture for efficiency.” Have you noticed the different sections of a dispensary? There’s usually an entryway where a budtender

checks your ID, then you might go to a waiting room to then be let into the bud room itself. There’s a flow to the whole operation. This flow is a form of wayfinding and allows the user to move through a space without much thought or effort. For example, a medical cannabis patient would want to easily move through a dispensary to purchase their medicine and easily find their way out. The way lines, checkouts and exits are labeled are important aspects of wayfinding in the cannabis industry. “We realized early on, when we had a really steep learning curve doing our first project, that our clients really needed to have support that was experienced,” Delmage said. “So we committed to becoming experts in the different areas of cannabis architecture.” MerJ is a cannabis-centered architecture firm founded by Delmage and Satto Rugg. They work on projects throughout Colorado and have even done work in New Mexico

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and Iowa. Along with design services, MerJ provides a comprehensive consulting process to help cannabis businesses with logistics like zoning and licensing. Delmage and her team tackle unique projects, like designing extraction and cultivation facilities, laboratories and dispensaries.

“It’s a completely new opportunity because you’re putting both people and manufacturing and plants all in one environment,” Delmage said. “That was really exciting because I love the opportunity to learn new things.” Lindsay Barker can be reached at lbarker@collegian.com.

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The first cannabis convictions in Colorado, 84 years ago By Hayden Hawley @hateonhawley

Cannabis was not always illegal in the United States. Throughout most of America’s history, cannabis was just something you could buy over the counter at pharmacies or grow yourself. Nowhere was it more common than here in Colorado. It grew in ditches and front yards. One man claimed that Colorado weed from the mid-1930s was the best he ever smoked in his life, referring to the cannabis of the 1960s as “throwaway garbage,” according to a 1996 interview in print with Pikes Peak Hemp Coalition. Cannabis prohibition has only been the law of the land for under 100 years, and its beginnings have a strange Colorado connection: The first-ever federal convictions for sale and possession took place in Denver. Here’s what happened. While pre-war Colorado smokers enjoyed their reefer, a widespread propaganda machine was hard at work associating cannabis with ruthless violence. “Is the Mexican nation ‘loco’ed by a peculiar weed?” asked one 1915 Ogden Standard headline. The article went on to argue that cannabis inspired undue bravery in Mexican revolutionary soldiers. “Two weeks ago, a sex-mad degenerate named Lee Fernandez brutally attacked a young Alamosa girl,” The Alamosa Daily Courier’s editor said in a 1936 letter. “Police officers here know definitely that Fernandez was

under the influence of marihuana.” “Crazed youth kills five of family with ax in Tampa,” read a 1933 Tampa Times headline. The article went on: “The slayer had been addicted to smoking marihuana cigarettes for more than six months.” These sensational, racist and sensationally racist stories sold newspapers like nobody’s business, and one man was clipping and saving every single one. His name was Harry J. Anslinger. In 1930, Anslinger was appointed to head up the brand-new Federal Bureau of Narcotics. When the Great Depression buckled funding for his organization, he knew he had a secret weapon to get it back. “Those who are habitually accustomed to use of the drug are said to develop a delirious rage after its administration, during which they are temporarily, at least, irresponsible and liable to commit violent crimes,” Anslinger testified before Congress in 1937. “Despite the fact that medical men and scientists have disagreed upon the properties of marihuana, and some are inclined to minimize the harmfulness of this drug, the records offer ample evidence that it has a disastrous effect upon many of its users.” Did you catch that line about doctors disagreeing? The American Medical Association’s lawyer testified as well, arguing there was simply no evidence that use of cannabis was increasing among America’s youth. It was no use. The Marihuana Tax Act of 1937, drafted by Anslinger himself, was signed into law by Franklin D. Roosevelt on Aug. 2, 1937, and

went into effect the next month. This act imposed a tax of $100 per ounce on any unlicensed cannabis vendor, and up to five years’ prison time on anyone in violation. The first men ever convicted under this act lived in Denver. Their names were Moses Baca and Samuel Caldwell. A Colorado researcher known only by Uncle Mike made it his life’s work to tell the story of these two men. Daniel Glick scored a rare interview with him a few years ago. “He is a guy who does not participate in the mainstream world very much,” Glick said. “He was really wary. It was almost like I had to invoke a sacred journey.” Uncle Mike’s documents reveal the rapid speed at which Baca and Caldwell were rung up on federal charges. Just days after the act went into effect, Baca was charged for drunkenness, his house was raided and one-quarter ounce of cannabis was found in his bureau drawer. It’s fitting that Baca would be the first cannabis arrest turned over to federal agents. Not only was he a Mexican-American man whose home was raided for unclear reasons, but The Denver Post said that weed caused him to attempt murder on his wife. “We know that police reports aren’t exactly tablets written on by Moses,” Glick said, betraying a bit of sympathy for Baca, whose old digs he actually got to explore with Uncle Mike. “When I climbed up to his third-story apartment, I thought, ‘How the hell did the cops decide to raid this house? And why did he get

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nailed for basically a couple joints?’” It’s said Caldwell was arrested soon after for selling the joints to Baca, but evidence suggests that he was actually coincidentally arrested for selling to someone else. Four pounds of cannabis were found in his Denver hotel room. “(Caldwell) had a comically bad sense of timing,” Glick said. “To go to jail for alcohol right before prohibition was repealed and then to start selling pot right before pot becomes a federal crime!” On Oct. 8, 1937, U.S. District Judge J. Foster Symes gave Caldwell four years of hard labor and Baca 18 months of incarceration. “I consider marijuana the worst of all narcotics — far worse than the use of morphine or cocaine,” Symes was quoted in The Denver Post as saying from the bench. “Marijuana destroys life itself. I have no sympathy with those who sell this weed. … The gov-

ernment is going to enforce this new law to the letter.” Who was sitting in the gallery watching the court proceedings? None other than Anslinger himself. “These men have shown the way to other district attorneys throughout the nation,” Anslinger said to The Denver Post right after the trial. “Marijuana has become our greatest problem. … Until this new law went into effect, we of the narcotic division were powerless.” This was all 84 years ago this week. In one human lifetime, federal cannabis prohibition began in Colorado, and Colorado may well be where it begins to end. If you do light one up this week, remember how Baca and Caldwell were sentenced to hard time in this state, and if that’s harshing your vibes, remember that Anslinger is dead. Hayden Hawley can be reached at cannabis@collegian.com.

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McKissick: Peanuts the dog — gone but not forgotten

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By Nate McKissick @natemckissick

Editor’s Note: All opinion section content reflects the views of the individual author only and does not represent a stance taken by The Collegian or its editorial board. CAM the Ram has been a fan favorite of Colorado State University students since his tenure as mascot began in 1954. There’s nothing we enjoy more than watching our favorite horned ruminant stampede across the stadium before a game, but before CAM stole the hearts of thousands, there was another animal representing our school — a short, slobbery bulldog named Peanuts. Chances are that many of you have never even heard of Peanuts. Upon reading the headline, you may have found yourself wondering, who in the world is Peanuts the dog? Peanuts represented our fine school from 1913 to 1918 — unofficially but still enthusiastically. According to a 1940 entry in The Collegian, Peanuts was purchased from a pet store in Denver by a “Mr. Crabbe” and brought back to Fort Collins in 1912. After a few weeks, Crabbe sold Peanuts to a man named Floyd Cross, who introduced the dog to a campus fraternity. Peanuts was initially given free rein of CSU campus and Fort Collins. He got himself into a mess of trouble, including chasing students and biting a milkman, and even faced jail time for refusing to leave a random car he found suitable for a nap. Peanuts caught the eye of CSU students and faculty alike on Sept. 15, 1913, when he strolled into chapel exercises. Delighting everyone present — including the CSU president at the time — Peanuts disrupted a cornet solo performance before finding his place in the audience. The Collegian described Peanuts as graceful, fearless and loyal in a recounting of his performance and suggested that he would soon be christened as the football team’s official mascot. According to The Collegian article from 1918, Peanuts was never officially christened but was heartily adopted by everyone on campus. Peanuts began leading halftime parades sometime in 1914, and over the next few years, Peanuts attended several home football games, serving as the Aggies’ mascot in two football championships. During these years, Peanuts boosted team morale and passionately cheered — or rather, barked — on the Aggies from the sidelines.

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IS THE ABORTION PILL (AKA RU-486, CHEMICAL ABORTION, PLAN C, MEDICATION ABORTION, OR THE MISSED PERIOD PILL) THE SAME THING AS PLAN B? THE SHORT ANSWER: NO.

PLAN B Plan B and RU-486 are made of diﬀerent medications. Plan B is levonorgestrel 1.5 mg (a synthetic form of the pregnancy hormone progestin) and is used to prevent pregnancy in three ways: temporarily stopping the release of an egg through ovulation, preventing fertilization, or preventing a fertilized egg from attaching to the uterus by changing the uterine lining. Plan B is available over the counter and is taken in a single dose. A portrait of Peanuts the dog, an old mascot for Colorado Agricultural College, poses for a portrait in 1918. COLLEGIAN FILE PHOTO

Peanuts also served as the unofficial mascot to the Colorado Army National Guard Field Artillery unit Battery A. When our military called on Battery A’s service in World War I, Peanuts answered the call and mobilized with the “battery boys.” The Central Powers wouldn’t have stood a chance against Peanuts, but his time in the military was cut short. The Army would not allow Peanuts to go overseas with the Battery A soldiers, so he was sent back to Fort Collins with the wife of the then-Battery A commander, Roy Coffin. Students welcomed back their wartime hero with open arms, but the peace wouldn’t last long, with Peanuts meeting his untimely end in 1918. Following the poisoning of another fraternity mascot dog named Bobo, Peanuts was found poisoned by an unknown perpetrator on April 28, 1918. His obituary, which included a poem, said, “There is no use wasting good American cusswords on the person who did the trick.” Rumor has it that this assailant was acting on behalf of the University of Colorado Boulder, but there is no definitive proof of this. Following Peanuts’ death, plans were made to taxidermy CSU’s beloved mascot to preserve his memory, but due to hair slippage — an unsightly issue in taxidermy where hair falls out of a taxidermized animal due to bacteria — this plan was scrapped. Peanuts’ legacy as CSU’s beloved — and unsanctioned — mascot was mostly forgotten in the century since his demise, but he deserves to be remembered for his fervent fighting spirit, loyalty to CSU athletes and soldiers and bold personality. CAM is amazing, but can you imagine the joy of running into a character like Peanuts on campus? Nathaniel McKissick can be reached at letters@collegian.com.

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CSU’s best tradition? Being bad at football By Dylan Tusinski @unwashedtiedye

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. If you ask any Colorado State University student, scroll through any CSU meme page or even just go to a CSU football game for yourself, you’ll find a common theme — everyone is disappointed with our school’s football team. Our football season has been rough so far. Between upset losses, failed comebacks and awful defense, we’ve struggled with a 1-3 start this year. It’s really no surprise, though, since the team hasn’t had a winning season since 2017. To put it bluntly, CSU students have just gotten used to sucking at football. But right now it’s Homecoming week, and we’re trying to reflect on the time-honored traditions that tie together Rams of the past and Rams

of the present. As it turns out, one of the best, most long-standing traditions here at Colorado State is just that — having a bad football team.

“Rather than being embarrassed or upset about our bad football performances in recent years, we should embrace this time-honored tradition and celebrate how awful our team is.”

After sifting through a bunch of articles published by The Collegian dating back to 1961, there was a clear theme — CSU just isn’t good at football. One particular game in

1971 described how the student section had fun despite the team’s sucky performance on the field. Instead of passively watching Utah State University beat the Rams 18-17, drunk and rowdy students started a snowball fight that pummeled both fans and the team. As weird as it sounds, this little episode inspired me. The 1971 football team — quite frankly — sucked. And sucked hard. They got massacred game after game after game, struggling to a 3-8 record after losing the first eight games of the season. If a small group of CSU students sitting in below-freezing temperatures to watch such an awful team could still have a good time, why can’t we? Rather than being embarrassed or upset about our bad football performances in recent years, we should embrace this time-honored tradition and celebrate how awful our team is. I mean, isn’t it kind of impressive that we can be so bad for so long? I feel like that takes more effort, skill and luck than being good at football.

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Let’s be real here. Nobody really goes to football games to watch the game anyway. You go to get drunk at the tailgate beforehand, stumble your way into the student section with a bunch of frat boys, sorority girls and other students who are all also drunk and cheer when everybody else cheers. I’d argue that 75% of the people in the crowd don’t know what football even is. If nothing else, our poor play on the field should give us even more of an excuse to get

more drunk and have more fun. So you know what? This Saturday, when we take on San Jose State University in the Homecoming game, just go to have fun. Go get sloshed with your friends in the Moby Arena parking lot beforehand, and remember when we get absolutely demolished by SJSU, you’re taking part in one of CSU’s best Homecoming traditions — watching your football team lose. Dylan Tusinski can be reached at letters@collegian.com.

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We care about CAM, so we get to keep him 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. The first live Ram mascot came on the scene at Colorado State University in 1946, a year after the then-Colorado Agricultural and Mechanical College student body’s vote to rename themselves the “Rams.”Then, in 1954, CAM officially earned his name — the one we now know and love. The University is now CSU, but our legacy as Colorado A&M follows closely in the form of a Rambouillet sheep — if you listen closely, you can hear the clip-clop of his little hooves. Now, if you ask most CSU students, they will tell you CAM is much more than a ram — he is the embodiment of school spirit and tradition. CAM the Ram is one of many live mascots that represent colleges across the country, and there are many reasonable objections to having real animals as mascots. Louisiana State University, for one, has a live tiger named Mike. When you get past the cool aspect of having a tiger on campus, there are certainly a lot of issues

that arise, and that’s not just People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals talking. But CSU should be able to keep our tradition of having a live mascot because we, as an agriculture school at heart, truly value CAM as a mascot, and we are able to provide the best life for him. CAM the Ram is cared for by a team of 18 handlers — all of whom are directed by Logan Litchfield, the Ram Handler captain.

“Sure, there are a plethora of reasonable objections for universities owning and parading a live animal as their mascot, but it’s clear CSU’s love for CAM the Ram runs deep.” “There is a lot of work that goes into caring for CAM, but luckily we have a team ... (who) are all super excited and willing to share the load,” Litchfield said. “As ram handlers, we are responsible for training CAM and making sure he has everything he needs to be comfortable.”

The ram handlers do it all, from trimming CAM’s hooves and grooming him to preparing him for game days, but they’re also here for the fun. “My favorite part (of) working with CAM is seeing how happy he makes everyone he comes in contact with,” Litchfield said. “We have the privilege of working with CAM and sharing him with the community. He really is one of the things that bring people from CSU’s past, present and future together.” The Ram Handler program is managed and supported by the CSU Alumni Association, further upholding our long-held love for CAM and supporting CSU students. Students can apply to the Ram Handler program online and must commit to a one-year position, ensuring CAM is extremely comfortable and familiar with his team of handlers and that the handlers are well-trained. “I think universities with live mascots really have a unique and neat opportunity from the perspective that people are able to connect with an actual living thing,” Litchfield said. “From my personal experience being a ram handler during tough times, it is great to see people get so excited when they see CAM in person and want to take pictures with him.” Another argument about having a live mascot is they might be afraid of the crowds and loud noises, especially when attending athletic

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events, but Litchfield said this isn’t the case for CAM, especially when petting is in the mix. “There are things CAM likes in general: … being scratched on his head, behind his ears and under his chin,” Litchfield said. “He also really likes knowing that we are always close to him and will keep him safe. That being said, he really is not bothered by cheering from the crowd or fans and actually really enjoys interacting with them.” Funnily enough, CAM is also a music fan — especially when it’s his theme song bumping around the stadium. “One of my favorite — and funny — things that CAM does is what I call ‘bopping,’” Litchfield said. “When we are walking CAM and music is playing, he sort of bobs his head and body up and down. It’s sort of

like he’s dancing to the music just like everyone else.” Sure, there are a plethora of reasonable objections for universities owning and parading a live animal as their mascot, but it’s clear CSU’s love for CAM the Ram runs deep. We are fully committed to giving CAM the best life a Rambouillet sheep could ask for, and we deserve to keep him. “You can really see a special, indescribable beacon of hope and passion that CAM gives people,” Litchfield said. “I will never forget coming out of the tunnel at the first in-person football game since COVID-19 hit. We walked CAM out of the tunnel and I heard a roar behind us. When I looked behind me, I saw a completely packed student section that put a huge smile on my face and made me proud to be a CSU Ram.” Bella Eckburg can be reached at letters@collegian.com.

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A protester dressed as a handmaid from Margaret Atwood’s 1985 fictional dystopian universe watches speakers outside of the Colorado State Capitol at the Denver Women’s March Oct. 2. PHOTO BY LUCY MORANTZ THE COLLEGIAN

A member of the crowd at the Denver Women’s March holds a wire hanger sign saying, “We won’t go back,” over the crowd of protesters Oct. 2. PHOTO BY LUCY MORANTZ THE COLLEGIAN

The crowd of protesters outside the Colorado State Capitol listens to speakers organized by the Denver Women’s March in reaction to the restrictive Texas abortion bill that went into effect last month, Oct. 2. PHOTO BY LUCY MORANTZ THE COLLEGIAN

A march-goer holds a sign among the crowd of protesters at the Colorado State Capitol for the Women’s March in reaction to the restrictive abortion bill that went into effect in Texas last month, Oct. 2. PHOTO BY LUCY MORANTZ THE COLLEGIAN

Pasha Ripley, a speaker organized by the Denver Women’s March, opens up to the crowd about their experiences as a sex worker and why sex work should be decriminalized on the steps to the Colorado State Capitol Oct. 2. Ripley also is an organizer of the Parasol Patrol, which is a community-based organization with a mission statement to shield LGBTQ+ youth from protesters and hate speech. PHOTO BY LUCY MORANTZ THE COLLEGIAN

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From past to present, homecoming history in focus

Students cheer in the student section during the Homecoming football game in 1978. PHOTO VIA SILVER SPRUCE

CAM The Ram pumps up the student section with a cowboy hat on during the Homecoming game against San Diego State University Oct. 5, 2019. Colorado State University lost 24-10. PHOTO BY DEVIN CORNELIUS THE COLLEGIAN

Nate Craig-Myers (4) catches a pass from Patrick O’Brien (12) for a Colorado State University touchdown during CSU’s Homecoming game against San Diego State University Oct. 5, 2019. CSU lost the game against SDSU 24-10. PHOTO BY DEVIN CORNELIUS THE COLLEGIAN

Colorado State University football players tackle a player from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas during the 1981 Homecoming game. PHOTO VIA SILVER SPRUCE

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Meltzner: The bonfire tradition can adapt with CSU By JD Meltzner @jd_meltzner

Editor’s Note: All opinion section content reflects the views of the individual author only and does not represent a stance taken by The Collegian or its editorial board. The homecoming tradition is extremely communal, especially for returning alumni, as emotions will always run high when returning to a place you once called home. Out of all the celebrations and events that make Homecoming and Family Weekend what it is, few provide the sense of community and catharsis as the tradition of the homecoming bonfire. Yet in the current socioecological climate of Colorado, does a bonfire still make sense as an event meant to honor this place we call home, or does it need to be replaced with a more conscientious event that still provides that sense of togetherness and positive emotional release? The tradition of a homecoming bonfire in Fort Collins dates years back in Colorado State University’s history, decades before the Aggies became the Rams and before Colorado Agricultural and Mechanical College transitioned into Colorado State University. Even as far back as the early 1920s, the tradition of the homecoming bonfire was meant to be a celebration of the school and its community. In 1923, The Rocky Mountain Collegian touted the school’s homecoming celebration that year as “the biggest Homecoming day in the history of Aggies,” with the bonfire featured as one of the weekend’s integral events. Described

as “monstrous,” the bonfire was the event that kicked off the day and built excitement for the homecoming football game and the events to come. And while the bonfire is a fun, celebratory event, it is also wrought with cathartic emotions brought on by a return to home ground for alumni and the sense of camaraderie that is garnered by it. This is the true purpose at the heart of this tradition: a cathartic experience that brings the entire community together to enhance the feeling of connection to a place once called home by the returning alumni.

“We are a school that values taking action in the fight against climate change, so why would we not also attempt to adapt some of our traditions to reflect this mindset?” Even in 1923, this feeling of connection and community functioned within the bonfire tradition, albeit in a different way — not that the core elements of the event weren’t all the same, but rather the fire itself was lit by a snaking line of college students with flaming broomsticks. The Collegian of yesteryear writes, “As the parade reaches the post office the brooms will be lighted and the flaming line will do the serpentine down to the bonfire.” Composing this

flaming line was “the entire student body, headed by the Aggie band.” While an enormous relay of flaming brooms would certainly be a sight to be seen, this facet of the tradition is probably something best left to the students of 1923. Something just tells me that giving today’s 32,000-strong, rowdy Ram family a load of fiery broomsticks wouldn’t end in a neatly lit bonfire. This 1923 fiery broomstick bonfire extravaganza is amusing, but it’s also a perfect example of how, even a century ago, the bonfire was centered around a sense of belonging and being together as one communal unit. Yet just as we no longer use an inferno of brooms to light the fire, much has changed since 1923, specifically Colorado’s ecological and environmental situation. We have experienced a rash of wildfires and air quality issues as climate change continues to rear its ugly head in Fort Collins, and one could say that a giant, blazing heap of wood no longer feels as appropriate of a tradition. In 2018, Dartmouth College made changes to its homecoming bonfire tradition, adjusting its size and structure to create a safer and more sustainable tradition while still keeping all of the sense of community intact. They shrunk the fire size from a staggering 35 feet to 15 feet and changed the fire’s structure so it would cave in on itself, reducing danger and smoke impacts. CSU should follow suit and implement some of its own changes to the bonfire because CSU has long been a university that prides itself on environmentally forwardthinking. We are a school that

Students pose in front of the Homecoming bonfire in 1941. COLLEGIAN FILE PHOTO

values taking action in the fight against climate change, so why would we not also attempt to adapt some of our traditions to reflect this mindset? A change to the bonfire tradition to make it more eco-friendly would not only be a smart decision for the environment but it would also actually add to the sense of community, as we are, after all, a school that holds these values at our core.

The bonfire has long been a tradition that helps fold alumni right back into the community they once were a part of on a daily basis, and this concept is of vital importance to keep intact. However, there is no reason why we cannot adapt, as we have in the past, to support our environment and show exactly what it means to be a CSU Ram in 2021. JD Meltzner can be reached at letters@collegian.com.

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Joe DeLine, a family and Colorado State University legacy “Ram fans through and through.” Since DeLine’s debut with CSU in 2018 against Boise State University, he has played in 20 games and added 15 yards to his stats as of this season. Working alongside kicker Jonathan Terry, the two create options for the team to maintain accuracy for games. DeLine said he wouldn’t trade being a legacy for anything — growing up a fan and learning about football has been his entire life.

“(Growing) up, my family was my coach; I learned everything I know about football from my dad and my brother.” JOE DELINE CSU FOOTBALL KICKER

Joe DeLine (35), kicker, looks toward the field goal after practice Sept. 29. DeLine is somewhat of a legacy for Colorado State University Football. PHOTO BY AVERY COATES THE COLLEGIAN

By Paislee Fernau @paisleefernau22

Green and gold colors have surrounded local legend and graduate student Joe DeLine his entire life. DeLine’s love for Colorado State University began when his father,Steve DeLine, was an all-conference kicker from 1984 to 1986 and graduated an all-time leader in field goals at

Colorado State before his NFL career. Joe’s brother, Ben DeLine, was also a kicker from 2008 to 2011 and ranked top six for CSU career makes. Now, being the third in line to graduate as a member of the CSU football team, Joe DeLine shared insights into his last upcoming homecoming game. DeLine described his first memories with football and his father.

“I used to actually be the teeboy, so every kickoff I’d run out and grab the tee,” DeLine said. “My first CSU football memories are on the sidelines going to the games.” DeLine said his family is still very much connected to CSU, and his parents go to every game. Growing up as a legacy, the entire family surrounded themselves with green and gold — as DeLine said, they’re

When DeLine was young, he “would watch film with my dad wearing the Ram helmet, kicking, and then going to all my brother’s games (and) watching him and then doing it myself. It just feels right growing up seeing my dad do it, then as a teenager watching my brother do it and then doing it myself.” DeLine also shared that the legacy will continue with his own children someday, as “they’re gonna grow up Ram fans,” DeLine said. CSU is especially meaningful to the DeLine family because of the school’s agricultural background; growing up with a ranch and a farm impacted his appreciation for both his childhood and its ties to the school’s history. “One of the coolest things about CSU connected to my family is the agriculture behind it and the old-school mentality of the appreciation for agriculture,” DeLine said. This year’s Homecoming game and Family Weekend is Oct. 6-9, including a bonfire, fireworks and tailgating. For DeLine, it’ll be his last homecoming on the field. “(The) Homecoming game is special, it emphasizes everyone and the pride that they have being a CSU Ram,” DeLine said. Each year, the DeLine family has traditions of their own, and DeLine said his mom always

makes cookies of the CSU jerseys with everyone’s number on them. DeLine said one of his most memorable career moments was beating Arkansas as well as his first time playing the University of Colorado Boulder. Growing up a proud Ram fan, DeLine was born into the rivalry. DeLine also said one of his best memories will be all of the people he has met in his six-year career at CSU. “I definitely have met a lot of great people who I will be friends with the rest of my life,” DeLine said. When talking about the best piece of advice he has gained from coaches or family in his life, DeLine said those are one and the same. “(Growing) up, my family was my coach; I learned everything I know about football from my dad and my brother,” DeLine said. “But then even under (Mike) Bobo — he has some great quotes, (Steve) Addazio has some awesome knowledge behind him and even some of the little stuff he says that I’ll really take to heart on just his mentality about life, football and everything outside of football.” His coaches and his family have always kept one mentality the same, and he spoke on how Addazio focuses on this as well. “He’s big on character, which I like,” DeLine said. “My family is the same way — honor and character are two of the biggest things that we focus on, and Addazio is really passionate about those.” Looking to the rest of the season, DeLine is excited for conference play and one last run with all of his friends, including Toby McBride, who started at CSU in 2016 with DeLine. “We got a good group here, and I’m happy to be a part of it, and I’m just excited to hopefully finish out strongly in conference play with them,” DeLine said. Reflecting on his many years as both a student and graduate student at Colorado State, DeLine said the best thing about it is being able to share playing CSU football with his family. “(My) brother, my dad and then my mom and sister are involved with it as well,” DeLine said. “Being actually able to wear CSU (gear) and play on the field as a CSU Ram and share that experience with my brother and dad is probably the thing I’m most grateful for and will remember the most.” DeLine and his teammates will take on San Jose State University at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 9, with all of the Ram community and the DeLine family cheering them on. Paislee Fernau can be reached at sports@collegian.com.

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Joe DeLine, una familia y el legado de CSU Por Paislee Fernau @paisleefernau22

Traddución de Florentino Aguilera. La leyenda local y estudiante graduado Joe DeLine ha estado rodeado de los colores verdes y dorados toda su vida. El amor de DeLine por la Universidad Estatal de Colorado comenzó cuando su padre, Steve DeLine, fue un pateador de toda la conferencia de 1984 a 1986 y se graduó como líder de todos los tiempos en goles de campo en Colorado State antes de su carrera en la Liga de Fútbol Nacional (NFL por sus siglas en inglés). El hermano de Joe, Ben DeLine, también fue un pateador de 2008 a 2011 y se clasificó entre los seis mejores pateadores en la carrera de CSU. Ahora, como el tercero en su familia que se graduará como miembro del equipo de fútbol americano de CSU, Joe DeLine compartió sus pensamientos sobre su último regreso a casa. En una entrevista, DeLine describió sus primeros recuerdos con el fútbol americano y con su padre. “Solía ser el chico del tee, así que después de cada patada salía corriendo y agarraba el tee (el tee es un soporte que se utiliza en los deportes para sostener y elevar una pelota antes de que sea golpeada),” dijo DeLine. “Mis primeros recuerdos del fútbol americano de CSU son de estar en el margen yendo a los partidos.” DeLine dijo que su familia aún está muy conectada con CSU, y sus padres van a todos los partidos. Creciendo como un legado, toda la familia se rodeó de verde y dorado, como dijo DeLine “ellos son fanáticos de los Rams completamente.” Desde el debut de DeLine con CSU en 2018 contra la Universidad Estatal de Boise, ha jugado en 20 juegos y ha agregado 15 yardas a sus estadísticas a partir de esta temporada. Trabajando junto al pateador Jonathan Terry, los dos crean opciones para que el equipo mantenga precisión en los juegos. DeLine dijo que no cambiaría el ser un legado por nada – crecer como un fanático y aprender sobre el fútbol americano ha sido toda su vida. Cuando DeLine era joven, “veía películas con mi papá vistiendo el casco Ram, pateando, y luego yendo a todos los partidos de mi hermano (y) mirándolo y después haciéndolo yo mismo. Simplemente se siente correcto el haber crecido viendo a mi padre haciéndolo, y luego como como un adolescente viendo a mi hermano haciéndolo y luego haciéndolo yo mismo.” DeLine también compartió que el legado continuará con sus propios hijos algún día, porque “ellos van a

crecer como fanáticos de los Rams,” dijo DeLine. CSU es especialmente significativo para la familia DeLine debido a los antecedentes agrícolas de la escuela; crecer con un rancho y una granja impactó su aprecio tanto por su infancia como sus vínculos con la historia de la escuela.

“(Creciendo) mi familia era mi entrenador; aprendí todo lo que sé acerca del fútbol americano de mi padre y mis hermanos.”

“(Creciendo) mi familia era mi entrenador; aprendí todo lo que sé acerca del fútbol americano de mi padre y mis hermanos,” dijo DeLine. “Pero luego, incluso debajo de (Mike) Bobo tiene algunas citas geniales, (Steve) Addazio tiene algún conocimiento asombroso y incluso algunas de las cosas pequeñas que dice realmente tomaré en serio sobre su mentalidad acerca de la vida, el fútbol americano y todo fuera del fútbol americano.” Para DeLine, sus entrenadores y su familia siempre han mantenido una mentalidad igual, y habló de como Addazio se enfoca en esto también. “Es grande en el carácter, lo cual me gusta,” dijo DeLine. “Mi familia es de la misma manera- el honor y

el carácter son dos de las cosas más importantes en las que nos enfocamos, y Addazio se apasiona de ellos.” Mirando el resto de la temporada, DeLine está emocionado por el partido de conferencia y una última carrera con todos sus amigos, incluyendo a Toby McBride, quien comenzó en CSU en el 2016 con DeLine. “Tenemos un buen grupo, y estoy feliz de ser parte de él, y estoy emocionado de terminar con fuerzas el juego de conferencia con ellos,” dijo DeLine. Reflexionando en sus muchos años de estudiante y de estudiante de posgrado en Colorado State, DeLine dijo que la mejor parte de ello es poder compartir el jugar

fútbol americano con mi familia. “(Mi) hermano, mi padre y después mi madre y hermana también están involucrados,” dijo DeLine. “Ser capaz de usar (equipo deportivo) de CSU y jugar en el campo como un Ram de CSU y compartir esa experiencia con mi hermano y mi padre es probablemente una de las cosas por las cuales estoy más agradecido y siempre recordaré.” DeLine y sus compañeros de equipo se enfrentarán a la Universidad Estatal de San Jose a la 1:30 p.m. el 9 de octubre con toda la comunidad Ram y la familia DeLine apoyándolos. Puede contactar a Paislee Fernau por medio del correo electrónico sports@ collegian.com.

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“Una de las cosas más geniales de la conexión entre CSU y mi familia es la agricultura detrás de ella y la mentalidad de la vieja escuela de la apreciación por la agricultura,” dijo DeLine. El juego de regreso a casa de este año y el fin de semana familiar es del 6 de octubre al 9, incluyendo una fogata, fuegos artificiales y una reunión de festejo detrás de los vehículos. Para DeLine, será su último regreso a casa en el campo. “(El) juego de regreso a casa es especial, enfatiza a todos y el orgullo que sienten al ser un Ram de CSU,” dijo DeLine. Cada año la familia DeLine tiene tradiciones propias, y DeLine dijo que su madre siempre hace galletas de las camisetas de CSU con los números de todos. DeLine dijo que uno de los momentos más memorables de su carrera fue vencer a Arkansas al igual que primera vez contra la Universidad de Colorado Boulder. Creciendo como un orgulloso fanático Ram, DeLine nació entre la rivalidad. DeLine también dijo que uno de sus mejores recuerdos será todas las personas que ha conocido en sus seis años de carrera en CSU. “Definitivamente he conocido a muchas personas estupendas con las que seré amigo el resto de mi vida,” dijo DeLine. Al hablar sobre el mejor consejo que ha recibido de los entrenadores o la familia en su vida. DeLine dijo que ésos son uno mismo.

Joe DeLine (35) practica pateando en el campo de práctica de fútbol americano de la Universidad Estatal de Colorado 29 septiembre. FOTO POR AVERY COATES THE COLLEGIAN

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TRACK AND FIELD

From Canada to CSU to Tokyo, Lauren Gale defies odds By Jeremiah Janzen @jeremiahjanzen

According to the NCAA, an estimated 488,267 women compete in high school track and field events, with roughly 2.8% going on to compete at a NCAA Division I level. Furthermore, Bill Mallon, co-founder of the International Society of Olympic Historians, put the

Lauren Gale holds up a jacket from the Canadian 2021 Tokyo Olympics 4x400-meter track team on the Jack Christiansen Memorial Track in Fort Collins, Colorado, Oct. 4. PHOTO BY GARRETT MOGEL THE COLLEGIAN

chances of becoming an Olympic athlete at approximately 1 in 560,000. Despite seemingly insurmountable odds, 21-year-old Colorado State University student Lauren Gale managed to accomplish both of these feats. Gale recently traveled to Tokyo for the 2020 Olympic Games as the youngest member of Team Canada track and field. While the Canadian from Fredericton, New Brunswick, did not wind up competing, she raved about her time overseas and the experiences she had. “Tokyo was unreal and just so cool,” Gale said. “I loved every second of it. From my teammates to the locals to the food, ... it was all fantastic.” Gale said a memorable experience was her encounter with reigning Olympic champion Andre De Grasse. De Grasse, who is a member of Team Canada men’s track and field, won a gold medal in Tokyo while competing in the 200-meter race. “(De Grasse) had signed a shirt for my grandpa years ago, and now all of a sudden we were sharing an elevator in Tokyo,” Gale said. “It was

super cool to have him sign it and then to be on the same team as him.” The 4x400-meter relay team Gale belonged to performed impressively at the Tokyo Games, coming in fourth place and just barely missing out on a bronze medal. Despite being the youngest member of such a strong unit, Gale insisted any nerves she may have felt going into the games were quickly relieved upon meeting her teammates. “At first I was nervous about meeting my team, but everyone was so amazing and welcoming,” Gale said. After a grueling few months training and traveling, Gale returned home to Canada after the Olympics. One might assume things would slow down for an Olympic athlete upon their return home from competition, but for Gale, this was hardly the case. “I went back to Canada for a week and that was really nice, but then only a week later was move-in week,” Gale said. “Practices started back up with my team, and at first I was only doing three days of practice just to kind of ease back into things. But now I’m getting back into my full-time practice schedule.”

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What does a full-time schedule look like for Gale? Well, “jampacked” may be an understatement. “I wake up every day at 8 a.m. and have coffee with my roommate, Bri,” Gale said. “After the coffee kicks in, I go to class and then straight to practice. After practice, I have some food, lift weights, hit the training room and refuel station, do homework and online classes, make dinner and then go to bed. ... It’s definitely a lot, but I love it.” Read the full verison of this article at collegian.com. Lauren Gale, in her 2021 Olympic jersey, runs toward the camera on the Jack Jeremiah Janzen can be reached Christiansen Memorial Track in Fort at sports@collegian.com. Collins, Colorado, Oct. 4. PHOTO BY GARRETT MOGEL THE COLLEGIAN

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VOLLEYBALL

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The CSU volleyball team celebrates their 3-0 win over the University of Wyoming Sept. 28. PHOTO BY LUCY MORANTZ The Collegian

By Michael Giles @michaelrenee10

The Colorado State Rams volleyball team will be taking on the University of Nevada, Reno and San José State University this week on Oct. 7 and Oct. 9, and, by the looks of it, they have a very good chance of bringing home a win in both matches. The green and gold team has been doing extremely well with taking on some great teams this season. They currently have a 7-6 record but have been improving by learning from each mistake.

“The love that these teams have for this sport is unmatched.”

The first game the Rams will be playing this week is against the Wolf Pack. The Nevada women’s volleyball team has had a difficult time maintaining a steady winning streak this season. Their current record stands at 3-12 and is placed toward the bottom of conference play, going 0-4 so far. This team has been struggling to get out of a four-game losing streak that will likely be five after facing CSU. Though Nevada’s coach, Lee Nelson, has a lot of respect within the world of volleyball, he has yet to get this year’s team the winning streak he once had, with the team finishing the 2019 season with a 17-13 record overall and going 7-11 in conference play. Nelson’s team has faced many challenges with injured top players not being able to join

the rest of the team in many of their recent games. With the number of injuries on the team, Nelson has been forced to place freshmen with less experience onto the court to try to save their once-great winning streak. “We have a number of players that are injured that may not come back for the season at all, so we’ve been forced to throw a number of freshmen out there and just kind of say, ‘Hey, it’s time to sink or swim,’” Nelson told Nevada Sports Net. The next team Colorado State will be taking on this week is the San José State Spartans. This season, the Spartans have a 9-5 record and are currently trying to bounce back after breaking their five-game winning streak last Saturday. However, the two teams stay generally close together for stats: both have strong defenses, with CSU averaging 13.2 digs per set compared to San Jose’s 14.3 and blocks being only two points apart at 96 and 98, respectively. The Spartans are off to a great start this season and could potentially be a threat against the Rams, but CSU’s mere toughness and persistence will make Saturday’s match a competitive one. The love these teams have for this sport is unmatched. Though our ratio is not as strong as the Spartans’, the Rams have yet to lose their passion for learning from their mistakes. Last week’s loss to California State University, Fresno has only fueled the fire for Rams volleyball to push forward and secure their next wins. The Rams are seeming encouraged when it comes to recovering from losses, and as they continue, CSU has proven to be a strong competitor in Mountain West Conference play. Michael Giles can be reached at sports@collegian.com.

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PRESS PLAY

Sonic Spotlight provides young musicians big opportunities By Max Hogan @macnogan Colorado nonprofit Sonic Spotlight announced its 2021 lineup of local musicians who will compete for a chance to work with industry professionals to create a music video, high-quality recording and receive radio airplay. Presented by Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, 105.5 The Colorado Sound and Bohemian Foundation, the organization focuses on Colorado musicians aged 22 and under who are looking to advance their careers as musicians through exposure and access to professional resources. Eight artists or bands are selected from the submissions to compete in Sonic Spotlight’s first music showcase, the Sonic Round, which will be broadcast on 90.5 KCSU FM and 105.5 The Colorado Sound Nov. 4. A panel of music industry veterans will select a group of finalists to advance into the second showcase, where each artist will have an opportunity to create a music video with a team of professionals and perform live at Washington’s in Fort Collins Dec. 9 for the Spotlight Round of the competition.

Last year’s Sonic Spotlight winner, singer/songwriter Miranda Fling, is a recent CSU graduate who said winning the competition changed her perception of how possible it was to make a living through music. Fling said her experience with Sonic Spotlight helped her grapple with doubts about pursuing music and pushed her to promote herself. “I had just started making music, so to know that there was something going on in Northern Colorado that supported new artists was really encouraging,” Fling said. Fling said one of the hardest parts of working with a team of industry professionals was learning how to communicate her vision. “It really helped me learn how to explain my ideas to somebody else,” Fling said. In addition to entering Sonic Spotlight, Fling said finding local artists through KCSU Live In-Studios and staying updated with events happening at the Music District were great ways for her to stay in touch with the local scene. “The most valuable thing for me was to connect with other people who were making music,” Fling said. “It’s encouraging knowing that there’s so many talented people around you who you could potentially collaborate with.”

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Forrest Nelson, a 21-year-old CSU student, was selected to compete in Sonic Spotlight’s first music showcase of 2021 with his songs “someone” and “AIRPLANE MODE.” Nelson’s music is an amalgamation of contemporary pop aesthetics taken to their extreme, a combination that has led to him being labeled as hyper-pop. His songs feature overblown bass, peppy electronic synth lines and pitch-shifted vocals, exemplified in “AIRPLANE MODE.” “I’ve produced some of my own stuff, and I like playing with synths and weird, quirky digital sounds,” Nelson said. Starting at CSU mid-pandemic, Nelson wasn’t able to connect with the local music scene in the ways that he hoped, so he submitted to Sonic Spotlight as a way to get in touch with other independent artists. “I’d never been involved in it, and I thought this would be a way to get myself into the local music scene and make connections, book some shows,” Nelson said. Nelson said he’s excited to meet like-minded people and work with the resources of an industry professional. “We get to work in a studio space, which I’ve never really gotten to do,” Nelson said. “It’s always just been me

and my keyboard — and a $400 microphone.” Nelson hopes he’ll be able to use the resources Sonic Spotlight provides to push his music further and gain exposure. “Having people assist us in getting our vision out there, that’s super important for young artists because you never know who’s gonna blow up next,” Nelson said. “Some artist in the area could have a hit song in their mind but not the resources to make it. Sonic Spotlight’s giving us that opportunity.” When asked how he sees his music progressing over the next five years, Nelson said he hopes to be making a living off of his music, either as an independent artist or writing and producing for others. “(I want to be) still pushing boundaries with weird sounds,” Nelson said. You can hear Nelson’s music played on air during the Sonic Round of Sonic Spotlight on KCSU

Forrest Nelson, one of the top eight finalists for this year’s Sonic Spotlight competition, stands with Miranda Fling, winner of last year’s competition in Old Town, Fort Collins, Oct. 3. PHOTO BY MILO GLADSTEIN THE COLLEGIAN

and The Colorado Sound Nov. 4 or through Spotify. You can find Miranda Fling’s music on major streaming platforms and see her Sonic Spotlight-produced music video, “Any Other Way,” on YouTube. Max Hogan can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com.

Hi, my name is Rosie and I am writing because my husband Kent needs a kidney. Kent inherited polycystic kidney disease from his father who died from the disease in his early 70s. Kent’s kidney disease has progressed over the years and he is now in end stage kidney failure. His nephrologist has recommended a kidney transplant for the best treatment. Kent has been on the kidney recipient list since February of 2021. We are reaching out and asking for your help. Kent is searching for a living donor. The donor needs to be blood type O. A kidney from a living person lasts longer for the recipient, has better function and cuts down on waiting time for a kidney. You can help us in several ways: 1. Please send your prayers and positive support. This is always uplifting. 2. Spread the word to family and friends who might know someone who is willing to serve as a donor. Share this message via email or Facebook. 3. If you are interested in donating, the link for initial screening of designated living donors is: https://www.uchealth.org/services/transplant-services/living-donation. The UCH living donor oﬃce number is: 1-720-848-0855 for more information. 4. You can contact Kent with questions via e-mail at kent.weitendorf@gmail.com. 5. To learn more about living kidney donation go to: https://www.kidney.org/transplantation Kent’s ability to do the things that he loves like spending time with family, hiking, extended travel, and community volunteering are now drastically diminished due to fatigue. We would be forever grateful if you take the step to consider our request. Heartfelt thanks for reading this message. Blessings, Rosie

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Tour de Corgi brings corgi fans, rescues together

Stickers for sale at the entry to the seventh annual Tour de Corgi. The Tour de Corgi is a gathering and parade of corgis beginning at the Civic Center Park and parading through Old Town, Fort Collins, Colorado, Oct. 2. PHOTO BY GARRETT MOGEL THE COLLEGIAN

A corgi dressed up in the style of the wild west parades through Old Town during the seventh Annual Tour de Corgi Oct. 2. PHOTO BY ANNA TOMKA THE COLLEGIAN

By Hailee Stegall @haileenstegall

Tour de Corgi, one of Fort Collins’ most popular events, returned this past weekend to the streets of Old Town. Last year, the event was held entirely online. For the seventh year, corgi owners from all over the country flocked to Civic Center Park with their furry friends to socialize with other corgi enthusiasts and participate in the costume parade that draws large groups of spectators yearly. Tour de Corgi’s roots are in Fort Collins through and through. According to the official event website, founder Tracy Stewart saw that corgi events were taking place throughout the country and decided to hold her own. If the name sounds familiar, that’s because it’s based on the Fort Collins tradition of Tour de Fat,

a costumed bicycle ride through Old Town held annually by New Belgium Brewing Company.

“In addition to the four-legged festivities, Tour de Corgi is also a fundraiser for a number of animal-focused local charities.”

Owners of a bumblebee costume-clad corgi named Bean participated for the first time this year in the parade instead of as attendees. One of Bean’s owners, Jay, who

only provided their first name, said, “I look at them, and they make me happy because they’re always kind of smiling. ... They’re just so sweet.” “They just have such big personalities too; it’s impossible for them to not be funny at any given moment,” Ronnie, also one of Bean’s owners who only provided their first name, added. In past years, there has been a live costume contest, as many participants dress up their dogs for the event. This year, however, the contest was held on Instagram via the hashtag #TourdeCorgi2021, following last year’s virtual precedent. Presently, the pup with the most votes is a Pembroke Welsh corgi named Snacks, who donned a homemade cowboy costume. Jorey, one of Snacks’ owners who did not provide their first name, said what makes Tour de Corgi so special is that, “I feel like corgi people

get so excited about any dog but especially other corgis, so it’s just a good day for everyone to get overwhelmed with cuteness and pet a bunch of very fluffy dogs.” This is Snacks’ second time participating in Tour de Corgi, his first time being when he was just 10 1/2 weeks old. Snacks can be found on his Instagram page @snacksyboi. In addition to the four-legged festivities, Tour de Corgi is also a fundraiser for a number of animal-focused local charities. This year, the beneficiaries were 4 Paws Pet Pantry, Colorado Corgis and Friends rescue and Wyoming Dachshund and Corgi Rescue. 4 Paws was founded in 2009 by April Castillon and donated roughly 15 million pounds of food in the 11 years it’s been running. They collect treats, food and pet supplies from community intake and donate them to those in need, including those who have been

displaced by Colorado’s various natural disasters over the years. For example, during the Poudre Canyon Flood and other floods in the state this past summer, 4 Paws emptied their pantry four times, donating between 20 and 30 thousand pounds of food. “It’s big for us to be able to help our community and anybody that comes in,” 4 Paws volunteer Joe Rocha said. “We want to help them. We want to make sure that their animals are fed and the people are taken care of.” The pantry is entirely volunteer-based and is open six days a week. If you want to get involved with 4 Paws Pet Pantry, you can sign up to volunteer on their website or in person, located at 328 S. Link Lane. Hailee Stegall can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com.

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Two corgis prepare to parade through Old Town at Civic Center Park for the seventh annual Tour de Corgi Oct. 2. PHOTO BY ANNA TOMKA THE COLLEGIAN

Kellen and Destiny Story prepare to parade through Old Town for the seventh Annual Tour de Corgi with their daughter Esme and two corgis Oct. 2. PHOTO BY ANNA TOMKA THE COLLEGIAN

Lettie and Mac Reider bend down to pet a Corgi puppy at the Civic Center Park in Fort Collins, Colorado. The puppy was up for adoption during Tour de Corgi Oct. 2. PHOTO BY GARRETT MOGEL THE COLLEGIAN

Colin and Franki are dressed with their owners Shannon Derby, Dennis Shaw and John Nathan for the Tour de Corgi costume contest Oct. 2. Tour de Corgi is an annual gathering of Corgis and their owners who parade around Old Town, Fort Collins, Colorado. PHOTO BY GARRETT MOGEL THE COLLEGIAN

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FOOD AND DINING

Food Feuds: Butters AM Eatery versus Cafe Bluebird

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@reneeziel It’s Homecoming week, which means a number of Colorado State University students will be with their families in Fort Collins. While there are activities to enjoy this weekend, such as a bonfire, a 5K race and Rams football taking on San José State University, families rising early will want to get a good breakfast down before their fun — that’s where I come in. This week’s Food Feuds takes on some local morning favorites: Butters AM Eatery and Cafe Bluebird. And as Leslie Knope once said, “Why would anybody ever eat anything besides breakfast food?” Butters AM Eatery As usual, I try to get something similar from the places I compare. These places are pretty different in their menu, so I opted for a waffle

and some version of a scramble. From Butters, I got a plain waffle and a skillet with eggs, cheese, bell peppers, potatoes and bacon. To start, I enjoy West Campus’ Butters a lot. I’ve often lived near it with its small, diner-like atmosphere, so it’s a breakfast go-to. Even when I get something different every time I visit, unique dishes and excellent flavor pairings make for a full meal and a happy heart. Already in comparison, their waffle batter was a little sweeter and less bland, which falls in line with their less savory breakfasts. After all, they have their own sweet cream batter recipe. While I love waffles, I loathe when the batter is bland or bitter enough I feel compelled to have a topping with each bite. Fortunately, this waffle was not one of those, but because I’m not a menace, I added syrup — I’m pleased to say it’s good either way.

As for their skillet, it could’ve done with fewer bell peppers, as they were a little overpowering compared to all the other ingredients, and I’m always an advocate for more cheese. However, each piece came together for a well-rounded dish that put energy right into my day. Cafe Bluebird From Cafe Bluebird, I got another plain waffle and an egg scramble mixed with cheese, tomato and bacon. I’ve only had one other experience with Bluebird, and it was wonderful. Admittedly, the ambiance of this Laurel Street joint was better than Butters, resembling more of an actual sit-down restaurant with beautiful nature-inspired murals adorning the walls. Cafe Bluebird’s batter was blander and less sweet, therefore dampening my waffle experience a bit. Because of this, it felt like it needed the syrup, and I’ve gathered through the life of this column that some of the best food should be able to stand without sauce or toppings. Their scramble also disappointed me. With a similar issue to Butters, the tomato was just too overpowering, and on top of that, bell peppers set a good precedent and simply make a better breakfast partner, especially in eggs. Tomatoes are too wet and didn’t add any particular bite to a scramble that, ultimately, only had bacon aside from it. Read the full version of this article at collegian.com. Renee Ziel can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com.

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