Thursday, September 12, 2024 Vol. 134 No. 5 by The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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The Collegian, CU Independent join forces for Showdown special edition

By Allie Seibel & Jessi Sachs @csucollegian & @the_cui

Dear readers,

This extra-special collaborative edition of The Collegian and the CU Independent started as a beaming idea just three short weeks ago.

On Aug. 23, we and our managing editors were invited to speak at a roundtable event at the Colorado Press Association’s fall convention about the challenges facing student journalists today. Having been tasked with creating an extra-special edition for the Rocky Mountain Showdown, The Collegian approached student journalists from the University of Colorado Boulder and asked if they would be interested in collaborating on the paper. It was the fastest “Yes!”

The Collegian has ever received.

That instantaneous “Yes!” was provided by the CU Independent

The CU Independent is CU Boulder’s editorially independent and student-run newspaper.

editorial boards, the CU Independent has flourished from a once university-affiliated course offering to a fully student-run, award-winning publication with a mission shared by our now-dear friends at The Collegian: to foster an informed university community and help student journalists grow in an increasingly competitive and unstable yet vital field.

The ideas and anticipation began to snowball quickly and suddenly. This idea involved crossposting stories and content across websites and social media outlets, a split masthead, publishing the CU Independent physical print papers for the first time since 2006 and handing out copies at the Colorado State University

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before the game, all in the spirit of a good-natured rivalry.

At a certain point, CSU’s marketing and communications team pitched the collaboration to local media outlets, and a reporter at The Denver Post was interested. She talked to her editor, and 20 minutes later, the news was suddenly going to be in the news.

As this project grew and grew, facing unforeseeable challenges and heartwarming successes, both The Collegian and the CU Independent started to realize the rarity and importance of what we were getting to create: two independent newspapers from two rival schools coming together to produce a

CU Independent are independent newspapers from our universities, something not common in college media. With trust in media facing new lows nationwide and independent publications such as The Collegian and the CU Independent facing unprecedented challenges day after day, it has grown increasingly clear the best way for us to serve our communities is to support and learn from each other, all while poking fun at a decadesold rivalry.

Beyond the importance of independent student journalism, the collaboration between The Collegian and the CU Independent, while, yes, focusing mainly on the sometimes not-so-friendly relationship

between the two schools, brought intrastate bonding and friendship. Our management teams got to know each other and now consider one another friends. This, really, is what the Rocky Mountain Showdown is emblematic of — not the rivalry, not the game, not the coaches or the final score or outcome — but of Colorado and what it means to be a college student in this state.

For student journalists, our futures are always uncertain. To successfully complete a project of this magnitude and truly unite Colorado student journalism at the highest level by bringing our staffs together to create this special, oneof-a-kind edition was an experience we will all treasure forever. We invite you to enjoy content brought to you by the independent voices of Colorado student media, no matter if you’re wearing black and gold or green and gold on Saturday. Go Rams, and Sko Buffs! Allie Seibel, editor in chief, The Rocky Mountain Collegian Jessi Sachs, editor in chief, CU Independent Reach Allie Seibel and Jessi Sachs at letters@collegian.com.

Editor-in-Chief of the CU Independent Jessi Sachs and Editor-in-Chief of The Rocky Mountain Collegian Allie Seibel pose for a photo outside Canvas Stadium at Colorado State University Sept. 10.

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ASCSU vs. CUSG: Comparing policies, politics, personalities

By Sam Hutton @csucollegian

Although the Associated Students of Colorado State University and the University of Colorado Boulder Student Government differ in terms of organization, funding and procedure, among other things, they share the capability of serving students independently of university administration. This allows concerned students to advocate for their peers free from university interests and gives future political hopefuls valuable experience in a government setting.

Additionally, ASCSU and CUSG share similar membership totals, oversee many equivalent boards and programs and garner strikingly close student engagement figures, with just over 11% of their respective student populations voting in the most recent election cycle.

The similarities may as well end there.

The most glaring disparity between ASCSU and CUSG is the amount of funding each organization manages. ASCSU, with the involvement of independent student boards like the Student Fee Review Board and the Board for Student Organization Funding, oversees an annual budget of $57 million. CUSG allocates over $34 million annually, also with input from the Student Organization Allocations Committee and the Finance Board. As a result, ASCSU is better equipped to fulfill funding requests from student organizations, fund legislative programs and organize campus events.

As far as government structure is concerned, ASCSU can be described as traditional, with a single

president overseeing the executive cabinet, a speaker of the senate managing the legislative branch and a chief justice heading the judicial branch’s supreme court. In contrast, CUSG employs a tri-executive system that sees three candidates run on a presidential ticket and a legislative branch with liaisons from the aforementioned student boards in addition to student senators.

ASCSU President Nick DeSalvo touted ASCSU’s independent employment of contract lobbyist firm Bowditch & Cassell Public Affairs as one of the organization’s most valuable assets and said it sets ASCSU apart from CUSG and other comparable student governments.

“We have our own individual lobbyist for ASCSU that’s always fighting for student interests and ASCSU’s interests first,” DeSalvo said. “If you’re utilizing a lobbyist that’s paid for by your administration, they’re going to have other considerations in mind.”

ASCSU’s connection to state-level politics proved especially useful in successfully advocating for the removal of occupancy limits statewide. Organized by the Colorado Student Government Coalition — a collection of representatives from student governments across Colorado — the effort to pass HB241007 was significantly aided by the involvement of ASCSU’s lobbyist, DeSalvo said.

The coalition also partnered on efforts to eliminate sales tax on college textbooks, although the legislation ultimately failed in committee.

CUSG’s external Student Body President Alex Radz defended the organization’s relationship with university administration

and emphasized CUSG’s continued involvement with the CSGC.

“We’re unique in how autonomous we are,” Radz said. “We help oversee a $34 million budget with very little oversight from administration, who we happen to have a really positive relationship with.”

As with most government bodies, the legislative branches of ASCSU and CUSG have the most direct impact on students. In the previous year alone, ASCSU passed legislation providing funding for campus pocket pantries, gender-affirming clothing, emergency contraceptives and disabled student transportation. Funding was pulled from the Senate Discretionary Fund, which is annually allotted $100,000 from the main budget.

Speaker of the Senate Hayden Taylor said he believes the Senate Discretionary Fund grants passionate and dedicated senators the ability to help students on a more immediate level.

“The senate alone has $100,000, so people can identify issues that they see on campus and then allocate funding to solve them,” Taylor said. “I think that makes ASCSU really effective.”

CUSG’s legislative council has yet to convene for the 2024-25 academic year, although Student Body President Tyler Rowan said he hopes reforms to the elections code can be achieved by the legislative body.

Radz and Rowan also expressed interest in future collaborations with ASCSU.

“We know our schools are rivals, but we’re really excited to come together and work to improve the lives of all Colorado students,” Radz said.

Reach Sam Hutton at news @collegian.com.

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While CSU sports tickets are free, CU students pay for chance to watch games

By Jessi Sachs @the_cui

Despite a long-held rivalry, the University of Colorado Boulder and Colorado State University are relatively similar institutions. Located some 45 miles apart, the two universities are both tier 1 research schools, boast similar enrollment numbers and are known for their accessibility to Colorado’s many outdoor offerings.

However, despite all of the similarities shared by Colorado’s two largest universities, one key facet of the student experience sets the two apart: their Division I football programs and their accessibility to students.

With CU Boulder’s football program entering its second season of surging national popularity brought on by coach Deion Sanders, many students are facing a second season in which they couldn’t secure student tickets to watch the Buffs play at Folsom Field.

“I was so excited at the beginning,” said Constantino Papacostas Rodriguez, a second-year international student from

Mexico who attends CU Boulder. “We’ve all been waiting for Coach Prime (and) his second year at Boulder. Expectations were high. They’re still high.”

For some students, these high expectations and national attention come at a price. Papacostas Rodriguez said he has not been able to claim a coveted student sports pass in either of his two years at the university.

For a total of $215 — including a $10 donation to the care of Ralphie, CU Boulder’s live buffalo mascot — students can claim these sports passes, which give them an opportunity to claim tickets to home football and men’s basketball games.

On July 10, CU Boulder released 75% of the approximately 12,000 total student sports passes. Students hoping to secure a pass were instructed to wait in an online queue until their turn and then purchase their passes.

However, students said they faced technological difficulties that prevented them from purchasing a pass despite joining the queue early.

“I was waking up at 4 a.m.,” Papacostas Rodriguez said. “I was just trying to make sure I was on time for it in case anything

happened. I just woke up early that morning and was so excited. (I) barely had breakfast. I was just looking at the screen the whole time.”

He said that after being let into the queue, the website crashed once it was his turn to purchase a pass.

“I was freaking out, and when it was time for me to buy my tickets, my page went blank,” Papacostas Rodriguez said.

Other students reported experiencing similar technological difficulties.

“I got into the online queue 30 minutes before the website was supposed to open,” CU senior Emma Riley said. ”I was bumped into the queue, and I actually ended up being in the queue for four hours. I got bumped to the front of the line, but it never directed me back to the website. It actually just pushed me back to the start of the queue over and over again.”

Steve Hurlbert, a spokesperson for the university, said the university’s ticketing system experienced technological problems during the July sale for student sports passes but that the issue was resolved for the second drop date in August.

“In July, due to a technical issue involving our ticket service provider,

some users were directed to a waiting page instead of to the page where passes could be purchased,” Hurlbert said in a statement to the CU Independent. “We worked closely with our service provider to fix the issue, and the August on-sale went flawlessly with no issues.”

On Aug. 21, the university released the remaining 25% of available student tickets. This date was specifically intended for incoming students and the remainder of students who were unable to purchase a ticket in July.

Despite the technological issues being resolved, some students were still unable to purchase a pass on this date.

“August rolls around, (and) I’m ready to go do the same thing over again where I wait in the queue for another 30 minutes before it opens and I don’t get a ticket again,” Riley said. “I was up really early. It was 10 a.m., and I was really crossing my fingers hoping that I would get a pass. The same thing happened where that yellow alert message popped up and let me know that tickets had sold out. I didn’t even get to go onto the website before they’d sold out even though I was on the website prior to the queue even being open.”

The student section of the Rocky Mountain Showdown football game Sept. 16, 2023. The University of Colorado Boulder hosted the game at Folsom Field

PHOTO BY CLEMENTINE MILLER CU INDEPENDENT

“He said, ‘I feel like they just see me as a number or a dollar sign or tuition. They don’t really care about my college experience and me being a real fan of CU.”

Of the approximately 12,000 students with sports passes, only about 11,000 will be able to attend each game, as the university sold slightly more student passes than Folsom Field’s student capacity.

Each Sunday before a home football game, student sports pass holders are once again required to enter a queue to claim their ticket to that week’s game. CU Boulder students also have the option to purchase a Buff Club membership for $100 jointly with the student sports pass. Buff Club members receive an earlier ticket claim time for each weekly queue.

“Paying more, to me, especially because the sports pass is already so expensive — we go to such an expensive school — it just feels ... cliche to be like, ‘Oh, pay us more money, and we’ll give you earlier access,’” Riley said.

Some students and CU Boulder sports fans said preferential access should be given to seniors rather than students who pay for a Buff Club membership.

“My son, who’s a student and a senior, should have some kind of priority for getting student seats,” said Sarah Haworth, mother of Graham Haworth, a senior at CU Boulder. “He just got passed over, and it wasn’t anything that we did. We tried absolutely as hard as we could.”

Haworth said her son was disappointed in CU Boulder.

“He said, ‘I feel like they just see me as a number or a dollar sign or tuition,’”

Sarah Haworth said. “’They don’t really care about my college experience and me being a real fan of CU.’”

Hurlbert said it is a difficult process to balance the large number of people who wish to attend CU Boulder football games.

“Students are a crucial part of the game day experience at Folsom Field, and we value the contributions they make in supporting our student-athletes on the field,” Hurlbert said. “Currently, we can accommodate roughly a third of the entire student body, and while they are absolutely integral to the atmosphere during games at Folsom Field, so are alumni, faculty, staff and general fans.”

One major difference sets apart the process for claiming game day tickets in Fort Collins: All CSU students are eligible to claim student tickets to all home football and basketball games for free, with the exception of the Rocky Mountain Showdown.

“CSU football will release student tickets for each game prior to the season, and in order to obtain those tickets, you go onto the CSU Rams website, you add

those student tickets to your cart and then you check them out,” CSU senior Damon Cook said. “You don’t end up paying anything outside of what you already pay in student fees.”

Students at CSU must claim tickets to each game separately rather than in a bundled pass like at CU Boulder.

With two rivalry games — CU Boulder and the University of Wyoming — on CSU’s home football schedule this season, CSU implemented a new staggered ticket claiming process.

“This year is a little different because we (do) have a big opponent … coming to our stadium for the second (home) game,” said Eric Still, a senior at CSU who works in the ticketing office. “We’ve never really had to stagger student claims or anything like that. We did stagger them this year. … So seniors did get those first, then juniors, then sophomores, then freshmen.”

For students who were unable to secure their free tickets, they can instead purchase a paid plan through the ticketing office.

“I would say students do seem pretty satisfied,” Still said. “I do get a lot of calls from students that had ticketing troubles and weren’t able to get (a) game in time. With that being said, I had a couple additional options to give them. … We do

have a mini plan starting at $205 that I tried to accommodate those people with.” Hurlbert said much of CU Boulder’s decision to charge students for sports passes comes from the university’s standing in a Power Four conference, while CSU is in a Group of Five conference.

“It’s standard practice for Power (Four) institutions to charge students for tickets to athletic events, and at a price point of $215, we feel students are getting great value for their money as evidenced by the fact that sports passes sell out so quickly,” Hurlbert said.

Despite differences in ticketing, both students and the universities in Fort Collins and Boulder benefit from a game day atmosphere accessible to students.

“One of the things that I’ve always really liked about college athletics is, in general, it’s very personal,” Still said. “You take classes with the players, you can talk to the players (and) you have all these people around you who are there for the same reason. Being able to have students at games where something magical might happen, I feel like really creates that culture and, thus, helps the university.”

Reach Jessi Sachs at jessica.sachs @colorado.edu

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A sea of University of Colorado Boulder fans during the Rocky Mountain Showdown game against Colorado State University at Folsom Field in Boulder Sept. 16, 2023. CU won 43-35. COLLEGIAN FILE PHOTO

REGISTERED RIVALRY

CSU, CU to hold voter registration competition ahead of Showdown

By Aubree Miller @csucollegian

Colorado State University is hosting the upcoming Rocky Mountain Showdown for the first time since 1996, and in a show of friendly rivalry with the University of Colorado Boulder, both student governments have collaborated to organize a voter registration competition.

The competition incentivizes students to participate by focusing on an elusive prize: Students from the winning school — whoever has the most registered voters — will have a chance to win sideline passes to the game.

Associated Students of CSU President Nick DeSalvo discussed the intention behind the competition and what he hopes will play out.

“This is a massive voter registration initiative we’re not only doing leading up to the Showdown but from now until November,” DeSalvo said. “We thought the Showdown was a really great opportunity to kind of tap into the theme of rivalry we have with CU.”

The CU Boulder Student Government functions differently from ASCSU — rather than having one president, there are three. Despite organizational differences, the executive branches at each school came together to work on the initiative with a common goal of engaging each student population in the voting process. One CUSG president, Alex Radz, spoke about the

collaboration and significance of the event at CU.

“I haven’t heard of any other school doing something like this,” Radz said. “It’s pretty cool that we’re able to use our rivalry in a really positive, impactful way. (In) 2020, we had about, I guess, 81% voter turnout, which is extremely high, and I think we can get that even higher.”

Leadership at CSU has also been involved with the competition, including President Amy Parsons, who provided insight into the goal of civic engagement at the university and beyond.

“Our students represent the future of democracy,” Parsons said in a statement. “It is CSU’s responsibility to inspire our university community to participate in democracy and to exercise their civic engagement muscles. Voting is the foundation of democracy and a great privilege of living in a democratic society.”

Connecting the voter registration competition with the Rocky Mountain Showdown puts more attention on the initiative itself. With tickets to the game sold out when the competition was announced, students at both schools who were unable to secure tickets now have a chance to attend.

“The ASCSU-led student voter challenge against CU gives students a chance to win Showdown sideline tickets and get ready to vote,” Parsons said. “Last year, nearly three-quarters of eligible CSU students voted. This year, we can’t wait to get even more students acting on their civic responsibility.”

Historically, Colorado has seen good turnout among college-aged voters and has shown an increased turnout in recent elections. According to the Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement, Colorado had over 30% voter turnout from those aged 18-29 in the 2022 midterm election.

Voter engagement at CSU specifically has improved in recent years. A 2019 CSU SOURCE article discussed how student votes increased from 37.2% in 2014 to 50.8% in 2018.

While this initiative only applies to individuals who are eligible to vote at each university, DeSalvo underscored the importance of acknowledging the population of voting-age students who are unable to vote.

“We have international students on this campus, and we have undocumented students on this campus, and this voter registration thing doesn’t necessarily apply to them, but civic engagement largely does,” DeSalvo said. “Civic engagement doesn’t begin with voting, and it doesn’t stop with voting.”

DeSalvo highlighted how the upcoming Showdown is not just an opportunity for a friendly school rivalry but a higher voter turnout all around.

“Everyone wins when we’re civically engaged and when more people vote,” DeSalvo said. “But in regard to this competition, we’re going to beat CU.”

Reach Aubree Miller at news@collegian.com.

Horsetooth Mountain draws hikers for breathtaking views, adventure

By Sophie Webb @csucollegian

Whether residents know Horsetooth Mountain as a fun hike, an iconic landmark or a mountain among the heap that glorify Colorado, it is a wellknown landmark across the Front Range with the name describing it to a tee.

Although widely recognized by the mid-20th century, the exact origin of Horsetooth Rock is unclear. Whether it was the blood of a giant who stained the rocks red or simply a rock that precisely resembles an animal’s tooth because of erosion, it is a staple sight in Fort Collins.

“Being an avid photographer, birder, climber, mountain biker and hiker, Horsetooth Rock has it all,” said Simon Tolzmann, a Colorado State University student. “After a couple of easy miles of hiking through beautiful ponderosa pine forest, the scramble up to the very top is always quite fun.”

Because the rock has been around for so long, there is one legend about a

sleeping giant that makes the experience even more fun when hikers discover it.

The sleeping giant was a protector of all wildlife, but when Native Americans wanted to hunt, they were unable to do so with the sleeping giant watching over. One hunter decided to attack the giant at his weakest, resulting in the giant’s blood coloring the soil red, with the cracked rock representing the giant’s broken heart.

“Being from the Midwest and now living just minutes away from somewhere like Horsetooth Rock is quite special,” Tolzmann said.

Horsetooth is also home to a manmade reservoir, originally designed for the Colorado-Big Thompson Project, but it soon became much more.

With an estimated 1 million visitors each year, it is now the third-busiest reservoir in Colorado.

“I frequently kayak because it’s a nice local spot where I can just go out and get out on the water and just get a good exercise in or practice on some of my skills that I’m developing,” said Nick Becker, the CSU Outdoor Club treasurer.

Becker often visits Horsetooth Reservoir as an avid hiker and has experience with the rock.

“It’s a relatively easy hike,” Becker said. “It’s pretty accessible. It’s not too steep. There’s nothing too challenging about the hike, so it’s very family friendly. If you can walk, you can do the hike.”

Horsetooth Rock is around 5 miles round trip with an incline of 1,411 feet. This hike is classified as moderate, making it a perfect hike for people of all ages, especially those new to the hiking game.

Those wanting to take the experience to the next level can also hike the Horsetooth Falls Loop, adding a mile to the total course.

“My roommates and I … decided that Horsetooth Falls trail would be a great warmup for the hikes that Fort Collins provides,” CSU student Cooper Schaefer said. “The scenery at every stop we took was breathtaking.”

For those whose hiking companion is their furry friend, dogs are allowed on the trails as long as they have a leash on.

Horsetooth Rock is located at the summit of Horsetooth Mountain, standing at 7,259 feet Sept. 7. Horsetooth Mountain Open Space consists of 2,711 acres of land, offering 29 miles of connected trails for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding.

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It is recommended to start the hike early, not only because it can get very populated but also to avoid the heat. It is a good sunrise hike, getting to the summit and watching the sun light up Fort Collins as the morning starts.

“At the summit, we could see the Rocky Mountain peaks to our west and the entire city of Fort Collins to our east,” Schaefer said.

For those just expecting to see Fort Collins, most hikers are pleasantly surprised when they look west atop the mountain to find a vibrant valley full of flora and fauna.

Hikers can also see other animals on their hike, whether it be a chipmunk or curious elk that stay close to the trail. Horsetooth Mountain is a perfect beginner hike and something easy to do on a weekend to explore more of Northern Colorado and the Front Range.

“We will definitely be returning soon for another beautiful hike,” Schaefer said.

Reach Sophie Webb at life @collegian.com.

FLATTOOTH

CU, CSU students enjoy spending time outdoors

By Celia Frazier @the_cui

Those who have lived in Colorado, no matter what region, are likely accustomed to the state’s love for the outdoors and outdoor activities. Students are no different.

Students at both the University of Colorado Boulder and Colorado State University, the state’s two largest universities, enjoy spending time in the great outdoors that surround both campuses.

“It’s nice to not be in a confined space, have fresh air and (have) opportunities you don’t necessarily have sitting inside,” said Alexandra Poppitz, a junior at CU Boulder.

In Boulder, a popular spot for college students to enjoy the outdoors is the Flatirons, a mountain range that sits just over a mile west of CU Boulder’s campus.

Many Boulder residents and CU Boulder students spend time in the Flatirons hiking popular trails, rock climbing or hammocking.

CU Boulder junior Rowan Evans said he enjoys the Flatirons even though the trails can be busy. He went up to the Flatirons to view the northern lights this summer.

“That was one of the coolest things I’ve ever seen in my entire life,” Evans said.

Evans also enjoys skiing, particularly at Winter Park Resort, which is about an hour and a half drive from Boulder. He said Boulder’s proximity to ski resorts gives it an edge against CSU in terms of winter sports.

In Fort Collins, many CSU students spend time outdoors at Horsetooth Reservoir, a large body of water several miles from the main campus.

Naomi Deitch, a CSU student and officer of the CSU Outdoor Club, said her favorite place to go outside in Fort Collins is Rotary Park at Horsetooth.

“My friends and I will spend the whole day there chatting, climbing and jumping into the lake when we get too hot,” Deitch said.

Deitch, who joined the club as a first-year, said there is a large outdoor culture in Fort Collins similar to that of Boulder.

“It seems like almost everyone you meet here enjoys the outdoors in some way,” Deitch said.

affordable for college students, Deitch said.

No matter where students prefer to spend their time, most share a love for the outdoors.

“There is so much positive energy at the Outdoor Club at CSU — everyone is welcoming, happy, excited to be outside, and everyone loves to share their knowledge and accomplishments with others,” Deitch said.

As part of the club’s trips, Deitch recently hiked three 14ers — mountains with an elevation of about 14,000 feet — in one day.

“It was the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do physically, and I couldn’t have done it without the group that I was with,” Deitch said. “I made some new friends, shared so many laughs and smiles, and it will go down as the most badass thing I’ve ever done.”

Poppitz, originally from Estes Park, grew up spending time outdoors.

In Fort Collins, purchasing outdoor gear at thrift stores and renting gear at the CSU Student Recreation Center can make experiencing the outdoors

She recalled her first year at CU Boulder when she watched students stop to take pictures of the Flatirons covered in snow by Farrand Field.

“It was a reminder of how many people don’t get to live in a place like this,” Poppitz said.

Reach Celia Frazier at celia.frazier@colorado.edu.

Why Colorado students choose CSU over CU

By Aubree Miller @csucollegian

Editor’s Note: All opinion content reflects the views of the individual author only and does not represent a stance taken by The Collegian, the CU Independent or their respective editorial boards.

As the two most prominent universities in Colorado, it is no surprise Colorado State University and the University of Colorado Boulder have a longstanding rivalry, especially given their proximity to each other.

With the annual Rocky Mountain Showdown coming to Fort Collins for the first time since 1996, there is no shortage of rivalrous sentiments heard around campus. However, among the most common is that CSU is a better school, which is often up to the listener’s interpretation.

There is a myriad of reasons a student would choose one university over another, and this is undoubtedly applicable to CSU and CU. For students who applied and were accepted to both CSU and CU, there are different factors at play.

Admission itself is imperative to many students’ college experiences. First-year CSU student Anna Zertuche discussed how this influenced her decision.

“I picked CSU because, right off the bat, it felt more accepting,” Zertuche said. “With CU, my admission was conditional, and I would only have been able to go if I joined a specific program. But with CSU, they accepted me either way.”

Cost is an incredibly important deciding factor for many students as evidenced by incoming firstyears across the country not making a decision due to Federal Student Aid delays. Second-year CSU student Tristin Astbury touched on this issue, discussing aid and financial accessibility.

“(CU Boulder is) also way more expensive,” Astbury said. “CSU offered me a full ride for four years. There was no other way I was going to be able to go to college unless (it was) through the military. A full ride was a godsend.”

One frequently mentioned fondness of CSU is the greenery and wildlife along with priority for instate students, as some say Boulder prioritizes out-of-state students. As of 2023, in-state students made up 60% of CSU’s student population,

while in-state students made up 57% of CU’s.

Similarities of both schools include the prominent business and finance programs. Business administration is CSU’s most popular major, and finance is CU’s fourth-most popular area of study. Additionally, CU and CSU have collaborated on research in the past.

Another consideration when looking at colleges is the resources available to students. CSU student Eldin Lopez-Pascual discussed his guiding thoughts when choosing CSU.

“I chose CSU because of the opportunities that were offered to me as a first-generation college student,” Lopez said. “Both my parents are from Guatemala and never had the opportunity to live the American dream. When it came to deciding which college would offer me the best support, it was CSU.”

CSU has a variety of resources for first-generation students, including the First Generation Award, community engagement and academic support through five oncampus offices. Students can also find resources through the various Cultural Resource Centers as well as clubs and groups on campus.

As someone who has lived in Colorado for just over eight years, I am relatively familiar with both CSU and CU, including their draws and faults. I was accepted into both CSU and CU; University of Northern Colorado was my top choice for a while because I was awarded a scholarship.

After my other acceptance letters came in, I got a postcard in the mail from CSU’s Access Center inviting me to apply to the Bridge Scholars Program. This program was designed for first-generation, lowincome students to help us adjust to a system that wasn’t built for us — it was my deciding factor. The money I could save and the experience I could gain would be invaluable to me, especially considering I was going to pay for college without any outside help.

I love The Collegian, the people I have met here and the campus itself. It might sound frivolous, but my favorite part of campus is the trees because they remind me of home. All this to say, I am glad I chose CSU, and I would undoubtedly make the same choice again.

Reach Aubree Miller at life @collegian.com.

BOLD FUTURE

Why Colorado students choose CU Boulder

By Rhett Kaya @the_cui

Editor’s Note: All opinion content reflects the views of the individual author only and does not represent a stance taken by The Collegian, the CU Independent or their respective editorial boards.

As a student at the University of Colorado Boulder, I consider myself a Buff. Although, every time I hear about the iconic rivalry between CU Boulder and Colorado State University, I can’t help but feel a sense of betrayal.

I grew up in Fort Collins, taking Instagram photos on CSU’s famous Oval and strolling the streets of Old Town with friends. Some of my best friends go to school at CSU, and I’ve spent plenty of time visiting them on campus.

I considered attending CSU. Despite applying to many schools across the country, when it came time to decide, my mom created two confetti-filled balloons, a gold one for CU Boulder and a green one for CSU — even she knew I would attend one of the two largest Colorado universities.

So why CU over CSU?

One big reason I chose to attend Boulder is the campus. I know a university’s campus may seem like a superficial reason for attending one school over another, but vibes matter. Coming from a high school with an 80-person graduating class, CU Boulder’s campus felt like a massive jungle. The dining hall alone felt like a palace compared to the tiny halls of my high school that were smaller than some people’s houses. While CSU’s campus was also a lot larger than my high school, I grew up around it and had spent time exploring it — CU Boulder’s campus felt fresh.

There were so many things to love: Kittredge Pond and the bratcolored algae growing from it, the looming heart rate-boosting steps to the Center for Academic Success and Engagement and Varsity Lake, which felt like a scene straight out of “Gilmore Girls.” CU Boulder has a perfect mix of modern architecture, such as the Leeds School of Business and the Visual Arts Complex. However, whenever I want to pretend I’m the main character, I can play “Linger” by The

Cranberries and stroll through the Norlin Quadrangle.

CSU’s campus, while beautiful, is more spread out and broken up by roads, railroad tracks and suburban areas. It’s nice — don’t get me wrong — but CU Boulder’s campus is an island — a true college bubble.

I also love the Boulder culture. All the different people here contribute to this pulsing energy. Everyone here is passionate about something, eager to hit the slopes on weekends or get wasted in a fraternity basement. I could sense a diverse and spirited ecosystem I knew I wanted to be a part of.

Growing up near CSU, I spent my weekends in Old Town, which was used as a model for Disneyland’s Main Street, USA. I spent hours studying at a campus-favorite coffee shop. It was serene and cozy but also slow. I can understand its appeal, but as someone set on moving to a big city, CU Boulderß’s turbulent jet of energy is more my speed.

Then there’s City of Boulder. Boulder is an ideal location not just for college students but for anyone. There’s a reason so many people pay a few cents more for their groceries and a whole lot more for parking tickets just to live here.

Boulder is right near the mountains — it’s perfect for hikers, skiers and nature lovers, but it’s also close to Denver.

In Boulder, we have Twenty Ninth Street and Pearl Street Mall, two ideal shopping destinations. You will not leave Pearl Street without finding someone a gift, whether it’s for your grandma who is obsessed with vintage cookware or your local hippie in need of more rose quartz.

Again, Fort Collins is lovely, and it’s always a breath of fresh air to visit home. I can drive there without worrying about mind-numbing traffic or finding a drive-thru.

Fort Collins is just slower, and part of me loves flipping off drivers on Foothills Parkway and taking three buses to get to work. Living in a bubble comes with its setbacks, but Boulder and the university are a very appealing bubble.

I can’t go without mentioning our football team, which, based on conference membership, is better than CSU’s. I am not a big football fan, but I do love winning, and unfortunately for CSU, we have Deion Sanders and fans more passionate about him than Swifties are about “The Eras Tour.”

Reach Rhett Kaya at rhett.kaya @colorado.edu.

Students walk to class at the University of Colorado Boulder Monday, Aug. 26. PHOTO BY ANDREW WEVERS CU INDEPENDENT

PARTY TIME

Pearl Street vs. Old Town: Which has better nightlife?

By Sophia Masia @csucollegian

When it comes to football, the University of Colorado Boulder may have Colorado State University beat, but there’s no contest when it comes to who has the bigger postgame celebration. Between Pearl Street and Old Town, Fort Collins is home to the best bar scene along the Front Range.

“To be honest, Boulder’s bar scene is pretty mid,” CU senior Zach Zogran said. “This is an unpopular opinion, but I think the bars at CSU are a lot better than the ones we have here. There’s more room, so you’re not packed in like sardines. The bars are air-conditioned, the drinks aren’t as expensive and you have discount nights like Ram Band.”

Many other Boulder students share the sentiment that their nightlife is expensive, underwhelming and lacking anything particularly special.

One of the biggest differences that defines Fort Collins’ nightlife is the diversity in Old Town. From The Bar District to Lucky

Joe’s Sidewalk Saloon, FoCo offers everything from casual pub vibes to cocktail lounges, jazz bars and speakeasies, appealing to a wide range of tastes.

“I really like Elliot’s Martini Bar and the Social (Fort Collins) as well because I enjoy more relaxed drinking environments,” CSU senior Genesis Lacy said. “Everyone should experience Ram Band at least once. It’s something that a lot of those who are of drinking age at CSU talk about, and ultimately, I think it rounds out the college experience at CSU.”

The drinking scene in Boulder is on a smaller scale with most bars being no bigger than an average classroom that seats 30 students. Many Buffs opt to drink at fraternity parties or with a few close friends at home.

Across enemy lines in Fort Collins, the bar scene tells a different story. Thursday nights are synonymous with Ram Band: a $14 wristband that grants the wearer an open bar at three different locations from 9:30 p.m. to midnight. Friday nights belong to Ladies Night, offering women a $12 band that gives them an open bar during the same timeframe.

“I have drank in both Boulder and Fort Collins, and it’s not even close,” CSU alumna Jessie Adams said. “Fort Collins is a better nightlife, going-outdrinking, party kind of town by a mile. Boulder mostly does house parties and frat parties, which are fine — don’t get me wrong — but after you can legally drink, it’s like, ‘Why am I doing this?’”

Beyond the regular deals, Fort Collins embraces party culture with specialty nights like The Bar District’s Welcome Back Rams Party with $3 shots, Tour de Fat after-parties, Halloween costume contests, St. Patrick’s Day specials and more. Fort Collins’ bars and clubs lean into the college town atmosphere with student-friendly prices and events, keeping the party going year round.

“Boulder barely has a good happy hour, let alone something like Ram Band,” CU Boulder senior Matt Lewis said. “I’ve been to Ram Band, and it was a lot of fun. I’m sure there are themed nights here, but I don’t see them advertised.

If there is some kind of specialty night, it’s a one-off thing we’ll never get again, and the drinks are still so expensive.”

While the general consensus is that Fort Collins is the better party town, it’d be unfair to say Boulder is completely devoid of fun. The less-crowded bars come with low wait time perks, and on big drinking nights like the Rocky Mountain Showdown, the energy from CSU’s rivals is unmatched.

“I’ve had some of the best (and) worst nights of my life on Pearl Street, and I will say a very

positive aspect is that the lines aren’t very long,” Zogran said. “I’ve never waited any longer than five to 10 minutes to get into a bar, which is phenomenal.”

Whether Rams are going out to celebrate their first Rocky Mountain Showdown win in 10 years or numbing the sting of a seventh loss in a row, they can take solace in knowing they’re partying at the best bars north of Denver.

Reach Sophia Masia at life @collegian.com.

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1. Colorado State University tight end Dallin Holker (5) dives for the end zone during the Rocky Mountain Showdown football game against the University of Colorado Boulder Sept. 16, 2023. CU Boulder won 43-35. COLLEGIAN FILE PHOTO

2. CSU football players celebrate a touchdown. COLLEGIAN FILE PHOTO

3. CSU linebacker Tramayne Mejia-Pastor (33) prays before the Rocky Mountain Showdown. COLLEGIAN FILE PHOTO

4. CSU tight end Peter Montini (44) celebrates during the Rocky Mountain Showdown at Folsom Field. COLLEGIAN FILE PHOTO

5. CU Boulder graduate student and wide receiver Xavier Weaver (10) celebrates with his team after making a two-point conversion during overtime. PHOTO BY CLEMENTINE MILLER CU INDEPENDENT

6. CU Boulder students show their support for the Buffs. PHOTO BY CLEMENTINE MILLER CU INDEPENDENT

7. CU Boulder junior quarterback Shedeur Sanders runs with the ball. PHOTO BY CLEMENTINE MILLER CU INDEPENDENT

8. Sanders hands off the ball to junior cornerback Omarion Cooper PHOTO BY CLEMENTINE MILLER CU INDEPENDENT

CSU offers rare opportunities for undergraduate research

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By Hana Pavelko @csucollegian

Colorado State University has made a name for itself in the world of academic research and is recognized around the world for its status as a tier 1 research university.

“Today, CSU has grown to become one of the top research universities in the country with more than $500 million in annual research expenditures,” CSU President Amy Parsons said. “Our research has impact on the most critical issues of our time with world-leading discoveries in areas including climate, agriculture and translational medicine.”

CSU hosts research in every college, and undergraduates have unique opportunities to take part in hands-on research and learn from top experts in their respective fields, Parsons said.

Getting involved with research as an undergraduate is a rare opportunity that teaches students to critically thinking about real-world problems. Undergraduates who participate in research earn better grades, are more likely to graduate and are better prepared than their peers for graduate school and professional careers.

“I’m wanting to go into veterinary medicine, and being a part of something

like (undergraduate research) is exciting and fulfilling because I am able to learn new techniques and strengthen my skills in real time when I am working in the field,” said Kaitlyn Jesik, a student animal care tech assistant at the CSU C. Wayne McIlwraith Translational Medicine Institute in the Preclinical Surgical Research Laboratory.

Academic research is not limited to science-related disciplines. Students and faculty conduct research in all available fields, including communications, business, music, history and more.

“Research could include the design and distribution of surveys and analysis of the results to understand the financial marketplace or different social viewpoints,” the Office for Undergraduate Research and Artistry website reads. “In other fields, research could involve searching through archives and to provide a new interpretation of a text or historical event, perhaps from a previously silenced view.”

All eight colleges that make up CSU have opportunities for undergraduates to participate in scientific or other academic research on campus.

Students have many chances to showcase their work during CSU events specifically designed for undergraduates to share their research with faculty and peers. The Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creativity showcase

is an event dedicated to presenting undergraduate research and even offers awards for the best presentations from the different categories.

Another way students can present their research is by getting involved with the Multicultural Undergraduate Research Art and Leadership Symposium, a symposium dedicated to creating a space for students of marginalized identities to engage in research across various areas of study. It was started by a small group of CSU students and staff who realized students of color were either not participating in research or were not given the chance to present their research, said Jocelyn Lapham, MURALS program coordinator for student success.

“MURALS was designed to amplify voices that are traditionally left out of or underrepresented in research and shed light on areas of research that are not generally appreciated or recognized,” Lapham said. “(MURALS aims) to close equity gaps in undergraduate student retention and graduation rates while giving participants a leg up in the job search process.”

Lapham said MURALS is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. The program has expanded from its first rendition in 2015, working to involve students who identify with other marginalized identities, such as first-

generation, low-income, LGBTQIA+ and disabled students.

“MURALS tries to recruit faculty and graduate students of underrepresented identities to serve as research guides and project evaluators … so that students not only feel their work will be valued from a cultural or identity perspective but also so they can see people who are like them in positions they want to get to,” Lapham said.

CSU aims to give all undergraduate students an opportunity to get involved with research, no matter their background or area of interest. Students can discover they have a place and a future in their desired career field. Real-life experience in research, presenting and maintaining professional relationships offers undergrads the advantage of cultivating skills they’ll need to excel and stand out among their peers.

“CSU is Colorado’s only land-grant university, and our 154-year history is rooted in providing access to a worldclass education, serving the community and leading research that provides solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges,” Parsons said. “We believe and exist to ensure that every student with the desire and talent to earn a degree has that chance.”

Reach Hana Pavelko at science @collegian.com.

Reed Hollinger works with a petawatt-class titanium sapphire laser system at the Colorado State University Advance Beam Laboratory in Fort Collins Oct. 3, 2023.

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undergraduates in-house, the laser is one of the highest powered in North America and can produce temperatures similar to the center of the sun.

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AMPLIFY YOUR VOICE 2024

Voting in local and national elections is an important right guaranteed to eligible voters and is an excellent way to amplify your voice!

You can register easily online with the last four digits of your Social Security number, or your Colorado ID. Visit GoVoteColorado.gov to register to vote or update your voter registration. The ability to register with the last four digits of your SSN is an exciting new opportunity that we encourage eligible students to use to conveniently register via phone or laptop.

In Colorado, all eligible registered voters automatically receive a mail ballot, so you have the option to vote by mail, inperson, or by ballot dropbox. Register now or update your voter registration to ensure you will get your ballot for the 2024 Election. You must update your voter registration each time you move.

Need to look up your county name? Check out: geocodify.com/what-county-am-i-in.

For information about registering or updating your registration in a state other than Colorado, visit vote.usa.gov. If you have any questions for the Larimer County Clerk, call (970) 498-7820 or email elections@larimer.org

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Monday, Oct. 28 - Saturday, Nov. 2 (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) Monday, Nov. 4 (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)

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FAST FACTS

Every eligible voter can complete the registration process online at GoVoteColorado.gov, using the last four digits of your Social Security Number or your Colorado ID.

You can also register inperson at your County Clerk’s office, by mail, at a Colorado Department of Motor Vehicles location, or during a voter registration drive.

To be eligible to vote in Colorado, you must:

• Be a U.S. citizen

• Be 18 years old or older by Election Day (but you can register to vote as early as age 16)

• Live in Colorado at least 22 days before Election Day

You may register to vote online or update your registration and still receive a mail ballot up to eight days before the election in which you intend to vote (i.e., Fri. Oct. 25, 2024, for the Nov. 5 general election). After that, you can register to vote or update your registration at a Voter Service and Polling Center and vote in-person until 7 p.m. on Election Day when polls close.

ELECTION SECURITY

The following sites provide information on election security and what is being done to prevent fraud, hacking, and interference:

• Colorado Secretary of State Election Security: coloradosos.gov/pubs/elections/electionInfo.html

• National Conference of State Legislatures: www.ncsl.org

• To report concerns about election integrity or the voting process, the nonpartisan Election Protection (866ourvote.org) offers the following hotlines:

⊲ English (managed by the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law): 1-866-OUR-VOTE (1-866-687-8683)

⊲ Spanish (managed by the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials Educational Fund): 1-888-VE-Y-VOTA (1-888-839-8682)

IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES

FRIDAY, OCT. 11

MONDAY, OCT. 21

MONDAY, OCT. 21MONDAY, NOV. 4

FRIDAY, OCT. 25

Ballots are mailed out to registered voters and 24-hour ballot dropboxes open.

Voter Service and Polling Centers open and in-person voting begins.

Early in-person voting in Colorado

Last day to register to vote or update your voter registration online to receive a ballot in the mail (after this date, you should visit a Voter Service and Polling Center to register/update your registration and vote in-person).

Recommended last day to get your ballot in the mail (if voting by mail) to ensure it is received by 7 p.m. on Election Day - postmarks don’t count!

TUESDAY, NOV. 5

Election Day! Voting closes at 7 p.m. - voters should be in line at a Voter Service and Polling Center or ballot dropbox by 7 p.m.

Deadline to register in-person.

CSU STUDENTS VOTE AT A RATE HIGHER THAN OUR PEERS

*Institute for Democracy & Higher Education: National Study of Learning, Voting and Engagement (2021). 2016, 2018, and 2020 report for Colorado State University.

Voting rates reflect the percentage of CSU’s students who actually voted in the 2018, 2020, and 2022 elections. These results are based on enrollment records CSU submitted to the National Student Clearinghouse and publicly available voting files collected by L2 Political.

VOTING LOCATIONS

• On main campus, a Colorado ballot dropbox is located outside the north entrance of the Lory Student Center. An in-person Voter Service and Polling Center is located at the LSC’s Never No Summer (Nii-cii-biicei’i) room.

• To locate a Voter Service Center near you, visit your County Clerk’s website or JustVoteColorado.org; locations and hours will be published in the coming weeks, ahead of the Nov. 5 election.

VOTING RIGHTS

If an election judge or anyone else challenges your right to vote at a Voter Service and Polling Center, you still have the right to cast a regular ballot. If you make an oath attesting to your eligibility to vote to an election judge, you must be allowed to cast a regular ballot. If you don’t want to answer the questions about your eligibility, you still have a right to cast a provisional ballot.

If you think your voting rights have been violated, you can advocate for yourself with the help of voting rights organizations and government officials. Contact your County Clerk’s Office (www.countyoffice.org) and the Department of Justice (civilrights.justice.gov/report/).

CREATING POLITICAL IMPACT

If you are unable to vote in this country, and/or you are from a mixedstatus family and want to support your partner, relatives, and friends, below are some ways you can engage in the civic process. In fact, even if you do vote, here’s a handy list of ways to contribute to the political process.

• Speak to others about issues you are passionate about.

• Encourage friends and family who are eligible to vote to exercise their rights.

• Volunteer with local, regional, or national civic groups that address issues you care about.

RESOURCES

• Larimer County Elections Department: larimer.gov/clerk/elections or call (970) 498-7820

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• Per the Americans with Disabilities Act, Larimer County will provide a reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with a disability who need assistance. Services can be arranged with at least seven business days’ notice. Please email elections@co.larimer.co.us or call (970) 498-7820 or Relay Colorado 711. Auxiliary aids and services will be honored to the extent possible but might be unavailable if advance notice is not provided.

• Email or phone your local representatives.

• Find a club that’s focused on an issue you care about – or create one.

• Join a peaceful gathering or protest.

• Use social media to express your views.

• Engage in conversation with friends and classmates to share ideas or learn more.

• Write a letter to the editor.

• Organize a petition drive.

• Get involved with ASCSU, your student government.

• Track your ballot: colorado.ballottrax.net/voter/

• If you are serving a sentence of parole, you may register to vote in Colorado.

• People experiencing homelessness or who are housing insecure have the right to vote. If you don’t have a permanent home address, you’ll need to check the voter registration box as “homeless.” Residency address can be the address of a homeless shelter, relative/friend’s home address, park, or street intersection as your residence.

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• Voter registration data is generally public. Many states operate special programs for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors to help keep their residency information private. Learn more here: www.nonprofitvote.org/ voting-and-domesticviolence/ (also available in Spanish).

• If you’ll be abroad for the election (i.e., military service, studying abroad, or traveling), you’ll need to fill out a Federal Post Card Application (www.fvap.gov/military-voter), send it to your local election office, and then cast your vote using your state’s absentee or mail-in voting system.

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CSU football readies arsenal ahead of Rocky Mountain Showdown

By Michael Hovey @csucollegian

The Rams are the talk of the town.

Colorado State football flourished at home last week. Next up is Colorado — a team with potent star power and one of the most polarizing narratives in all of college football.

This week’s matchup, the Rocky Mountain Showdown, will be the first game ever played in Canvas Stadium against CU. The last time these two teams clashed in Fort Collins was 28 years ago in 1996. It could also be the only time many of the current players face the Buffs, as they aren’t set to play again for four years.

All these factors point to a significant potential victory for the athletes in green and gold. The Rams finally have home field advantage in what could turn out to be a defining game for their young season.

“It should be a yearly tradition,” CSU defensive back Jack Howell said. “Last year was super fun, and the world got to

see a really good football game between two good teams.”

Looking back to week two, the Rams showed how good they can be and exceeded expectations in many facets. The run game was dominant, the defense tackled well and CSU came out on top.

Unfortunately, star wide receiver Tory Horton left the game early with an injury, but coach Jay Norvell said he thinks Horton will be available to play. The Rams will need every edge, as last year’s rivalry matchup came down to the wire.

“We lost a double overtime game where we had 18 penalties ... (and) four turnovers — two in the red zone,” Norvell said. “We had three touchdowns called back. I think we have a much more mature team. I think we’re wiser, and I think we have a better plan.”

Going into week three, the emphasis is on diligence. Containing the explosiveness of CU is exactly what Nebraska did in week two and exactly what CSU needs to do to win.

The Rams’ secondary will face Travis Hunter, one of college football’s best

playmakers, and LaJohntay Wester, a quick twitch receiver with great speed.

However, CU’s offensive line showed how porous it can be last week, which left quarterback Shedeur Sanders little time to throw. The Buffs got skunked in the first half and hardly fared better in the second. With CSU defensive lineman Nuer Gatkuoth unlikely to return from injury, the pass rush could be up to younger players.

“It’s so important — the development of kids like Kenyon Agurs and Gabe Kirschke,” Norvell said. “Those guys are going to continue to get opportunities. We (have) got to do a great job with our pass rush.”

Suppressing the Buffs’ offense is one thing, but scoring points is always a priority. The Rams’ offensive line and Jacob Gardner played well against UNC, which surely contributed to their success on the ground. However, CSU will likely have to take to the air more in this matchup.

“The other team needs to respect both sides of the play call,” Gardner said. “This being our third game going in, every season you can expect that.”

For the offense, finishing every drive will be key. The first true offensive possession against UNC ended on the 2-yard line and resulted in a field goal. Even with three opportunities from 2 yards out, the Rams were stifled.

The offense performed well otherwise. Quarterback Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi didn’t necessarily shine, but he did have a 40-yard bomb to Caleb Goodie for a touchdown. Norvell said the team totaled over 180 yards after contact, displaying the grit and physicality of the Rams.

With the first glimpse of a positive season on the line, CSU will have to outdo their performance against the Bears to secure their second win. The implications of this matchup go beyond that of any normal game.

“We have a lot of respect for Colorado,” Norvell said. “They have a lot of talented players and experienced coaches. The team that is prepared, that plays the best on Saturday and (that) makes the least amount of mistakes will win the game.”

Reach Michael Hovey at sports @collegian.com.

Colorado State University defensive back Isaiah Essissima jumps and waves his arms to hype up the crowd during the CSU football team’s first home game of the season against the University of Northern Colorado at Canvas Stadium Sept. 7. PHOTO BY SAMANTHA NORDSTROM THE COLLEGIAN

Colorado’s inconsistent season sets up for meeting with Colorado State

By Baylan Wysuph @the_cui

At the end of season two of coach Deion Sanders’ docuseries “Coach Prime,” he said 2023’s 4-8 season was one of “hope” and that he gave football at Colorado an exciting breath of fresh air.

Granted, he did take a virtually irrelevant program that hadn’t had a winning record since 2016 — with the exception of 2020’s shortened season — and made it the epicenter of American sports media, all while losing the last six games of the year to finish 4-8.

While Coach Prime didn’t get the results he’d likely hoped for that year, his final thoughts about the season were that it was one of hope. His tone quickly shifted when he turned the page and looked forward to 2024, trademarking it as the year of “expectation.”

Two games into the season, the team looks eerily similar to last year’s operation: flashes of tremendous plays or frenzied catches and plays that get views but don’t translate to wins.

The Buffaloes came 5 yards short of losing to North Dakota State in the season opener. With seconds left, NDSU quarterback Cam Miller tossed a prayer deep near the end zone, where it was eventually caught but brought down feet away from the win.

A major contributor to Colorado’s collapse last year was defensive struggles. In the first

half against NDSU, the Buffs allowed 20 points off four separate scoring drives. Similar to last year, the offense must consistently keep their foot on the pedal to match the defense granting points.

The halftime adjustments made by Deion Sanders and defensive coordinator Robert Livingston showed. The Buffs were able to hold NDSU out of the end zone until nearly two minutes were left in the game.

Unlike the defense alarms, the Shedeur Sanders-led offense came out sharp. They had back-to-back touchdown drives to open the season, including a 69-yard score by Jimmy Horn Jr., as CU Boulder went on to win 31-26.

After defeating NDSU, the Buffs headed to Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska, for the old-head rivalry between the Buffs and the promising Cornhuskers.

Colorado went in determined to storm Lincoln and beat first-year quarterback Dylan Raiola. CU Boulder’s offense took the field first but was quickly stopped by the Nebraska defense in three plays.

From that opening, Nebraska set the tone and never looked back.

Throughout the game, Shedeur Sanders was under pressure and not hitting on his signature throws. The offense finished with 244 passing yards — nearly half of them to Travis Hunter — and an abysmal 16 total rushing yards.

CU Boulder’s unpleasant loss to Nebraska revealed how fragile their game plan truly is. When the offense can’t connect, they lose.

The hot-and-cold Colorado Buffaloes come 1-1 to the Rocky Mountain Showdown against Colorado State. Last year, CU Boulder had the luxury of hosting the game while the world was watching. ESPN’s College GameDay, prime time Saturday night and controversial comments by CSU coach Jay Norvell set up for a historic culmination.

This time around, the inconceivable hype train following Coach Prime is less present as the Buffs come in as 8.5-point favorites, according to Vegas Insider, facing a 1-1 Colorado State team that’s coming off a foreseen 38-17 win over another in-state foe: Northern Colorado.

CU Boulder will need to clean up many aspects of their game to compete with the best teams in the Big 12 and with CSU.

It’s true — you can never count out the Colorado Buffaloes. They’ve accomplished formidable wins — wins that make fans tune back in every week — but time and time again, the Buffs come in far too confident.

It starts by fixing weak spots on both sides of the ball. The offense can be spectacular, but Shedeur Sanders needs more names to throw to. Hunter is a true generational talent, but no other receiver comes close to his receptions or touchdowns.

Horn Jr. and LaJohntay Wester can get open but struggle with consistency. The offensive game plan is so dependent on the passing threat that when it’s getting covered, they appear helpless.

The rushing option has been nonexistent, with only 75 yards through their first two games. The loss of Dylan Edwards has glared thus far in the season, and the offensive line is no help. Nebraska sacked Shedeur Sanders six times last Saturday.

The defense needs to step up, but the two facets they need to quickly improve on are the secondary and stopping the run. NDSU and Nebraska ran for a combined 306 yards against Colorado, averaging a gain of over 4 yards per run.

The Buffs secondary had two poor performances to start the season; although, DJ McKinney has done a good job wrapping up, as he leads the team with 14 tackles.

For 2024 being Deion Sanders’ season of expectation, it’s been anything but. A more applicable term would be inconsistency. An inconsistent offense with inconsistent play calls and inconsistent game plans.

When this team is good, they are one of the most fun football teams in the country to watch. Truthfully, the guys who make up this roster could play in a bowl game if they reach their full potential, but it all starts against Colorado State.

If Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes can make a statement win in the Rocky Mountain Showdown, they can go the rest of the season one Saturday at a time and make the correct adjustments to return Colorado back to a winning football program.

Reach Baylan Wysuph at baylan.wysuph@colorado.edu.

North Dakota State University’s Marcus Gulley (0) deflects a pass intended for the University of Colorado Boulder’s Jimmy Horn Jr. during the schools’ football game at Folsom Field Aug. 29.

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Lamenting last year’s loss will lead to torment of Buffs

By Damon Cook @csucollegian

Editor’s Note: All opinion content reflects the views of the individual author only and does not represent a stance taken by The Collegian or its editorial board.

There’s no way around it: Colorado State football has been the little brother to that team down south for a long time now.

CSU hasn’t beaten Colorado in eight years and stands 22-65-2 all-time against the Buffs.

After a soul-crushing overtime loss last year, which was preluded by press conference shots and prologued by death threats, CSU has to be raring to go.

This will finally be the year CSU grows up and takes care of business in Canvas Stadium.

Saturday, Sept. 14, will be first time the Rocky Mountain Showdown is hosted at Canvas, and it will also be the first game back on CSU’s campus since 1996, marking a chance for a clean start.

Canvas boasts an 0-0 record in games featuring the Rams and the

Buffs, giving this weekend a fresh feel not marred by an unfavorable record.

As a result, the vibes won’t just catapult in the Rams’ favor. CSU is coming off of a 38-17 win over Northern Colorado, a night in which legend Lt. Col. John Mosley was honored, bringing pride to Canvas, which is something I think will carry over.

On the other side, CU Boulder is coming off an embarrassing 2810 loss to Nebraska, only adding to the heaping laundry list of disappointment Deion Sanders has been at the Football Bowl Subdivision level.

CU Boulder doesn’t lack pizazz by any means; however, when you look at the culture Sanders has built, you see a house of cards ready to topple with another disappointing season on the horizon.

Flipping the page back to the green and gold, we have a coach in Jay Norvell who has not only had success at the FBS level but also exhibits concrete evidence in the culture he continues to build.

Tory Horton returned to CSU when he could have gone pro, and Brayden

Fowler-Nicolosi turned down sixfigure name, image and likeness deals to come back. Colorado State is a team full of players who have more pride for the school on the front of their jerseys than the name on the back. I’m not sure the same can be said for the other team, which seems to be more concerned with celebrity status.

Games are often won in the trenches, something the CU Boulder offensive line knows nothing about. The Buffs gave up the second-most sacks last season and are right back toward the top of the FBS again this year in sacks given up. The Rams clearly have a leg up in that part of the game — it’s not really close.

During the game against UNC, we saw a dynamic duo in Justin Marshall and Keegan Holles out of the back field. Those two will have to come up big this weekend against a defense that has been ran through. Both Nebraska and North Dakota State ran for more than 160 yards against CU Boulder.

If CSU can get things going on the ground, things will open up above and the air raid-style offense Norvell wants to play could light some fireworks.

Although, it won’t be the offense that will win CSU the game — it will have to be the defense.

Although the Rams defense has had a less-than-desirable start, I think this is the week they get things going.

Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter are projected top-10 picks for a reason — they’re really skilled and can tear up defenses on any given week.

However, sometimes it feels like Shedeur Sanders is disconnected. He left the Nebraska game early — something not exactly indicative of someone who might promote locker room chemistry, especially as CU Boulder begins to rack up losses.

One other thing that could play a factor is the lack of homegrown talent on CU Boulder’s roster. The Buffs boast a woeful 14 total players from the state of Colorado compared to the Rams’ 29 — more than double the players who grew up watching the RMS and know the history.

The Rams are ready for revenge, and I believe this is the year they will grill the Buffs on the gridiron.

Reach Damon Cook at sports @collegian.com.

University of Colorado Boulder fans celebrate during the Rocky Mountain Showdown game against Colorado State University at Folsom Field in Boulder Sept. 16, 2023. CU Boulder won 43-35. COLLEGIAN FILE PHOTO

FOOTBALL FESTIVITIES

Ram fans celebrate diversity, unity at CSU’s expanding tailgate experience

By Michael Hovey @csucollegian

All are welcome at Colorado State University tailgates.

From music stages to alumni gatherings, CSU’s pregame has it all. Alumni, students, parents of students, rival fans and local Ram fans each have a place on campus prior to kickoff. Rams from all backgrounds are encouraged to celebrate as they choose.

With plans to continue integrating football with different facets of Fort Collins culture, Associated Students of CSU leaders are making an effort to engage their respective communities. Joseph Godshall, ASCSU director of public relations and president of Phi Kappa Theta, has worked in multiple ways to improve pregame festivities.

“(Tailgating) is very dynamic — it’s changing,” Godshall said. “We used to be on the south side of the stadium, but we’re constantly finding ways to improve and then be better.”

Godshall and his team have made a clear effort to create a space fit for Ram football. Phi Kappa Theta is a community service-based fraternity and frequently works with members of the CSU and Fort Collins community.

“We’re super inclusive and invite everybody in(to) our community,” Godshall said. “We’re able to outreach to a bunch of different

people, a bunch of different organizations, and then just bring them together to supplement that CSU football culture.”

Many other Greek life organizations also have a stake in CSU parking lot 412, the newest addition to the tailgating scene. The Delta chapter of Pi Lambda Chi Latina Sorority is a part of the Multicultural Greek Council at CSU, an organization largely made up of minority students. As president of the sorority and a football game attendee, Daniela Ricalday noticed a positive trend.

“We had (a tailgate) last year, and it was really fun,” Ricalday said. “We had a lot of chapters, not only from CSU but also from (University of Colorado) Boulder, attend. We have sisters from all around Colorado also attend our tailgate, so it was pretty fun.”

In the spirit of sportsmanship, Rams are encouraged to welcome opposing teams and display genuine inclusivity. There are certain areas designated for visiting sports fans, but some choose to mingle with the rest. Kathy and Tiffany Pazak, relatives of a University of Northern Colorado coach, chose a quiet spot to settle in with some Ram fans.

“From the guards, the other people setting up, everyone — they’ve just been so pleasant, so nice,” Kathy Pazak said. “I’m so proud. (It is) very nice — (we are) very happy to be here. The city itself is gorgeous.”

Having grown up in California, Tiffany Pazak experienced a different kind of pregame culture. She said she appreciates the accessibility for someone out of state and commented on the organized nature of the CSU system.

“I happened to tailgate at both (University of Southern California) and (University of California Los Angeles), and it is a very fun environment,” Tiffany Pazak said. “Everybody’s cooking, eating, just having fun — but old-fashion fun. Then here, our experience is very relaxed — it’s comforting.”

ASCSU Director of Traditions and Programs QueNique Blake and CoDeputy Director of Traditions and Programs Judah Weir aim to promote safety and fun amid expansion. Prior to the matchup against UNC, a music stage was incorporated into CSU parking lot 412.

“A lot of engagement, a lot of hype around CSU — that’s the goal,” Blake said. “That’s the narrative that we are trying to promote on CSU’s campus. Inclusion — that’s really our motive.”

With a slate of potential events lined up for future games, the ASCSU Office of Traditions and Programs has a list of ideas to improve the fan experience. A special event against Colorado, Grill the Buffs, will feature around 3,500 free burgers, among other things.

“We’re going to have another (stage) next week for

CU — it’s going to be even bigger than this,” Weir said. “I didn’t want to go to the tailgates last year, and I feel like this year, we just wanted to elevate it. Now I feel like we have a better location right in front of (Canvas) Stadium.”

The CSU Alumni Association also has a strong, consistent presence at CSU game days, both at home and away. Cory Dermer, an alumnus and fan of 14 years, noticed the effort CSU Athletics has put forth this year and is ready to put his season tickets to use.

“For me, tailgating was what made me want to buy season tickets,” Dermer said. “The fans (and) the passion that our university has for CSU football is really special. We’ve been season ticket holders here at the stadium since it opened, and we’ve been in the same spot since then.”

For those looking to relax and spread out, CSU parking lot 195 is the perfect place. Recreational vehicles and cozy grilling setups are scattered around this area just outside of Moby Arena.

With a little something for everyone, elevating game day with a CSU tailgate is a no-brainer.

“We live in one of the best college towns in America,” Dermer said. “Get your ass to the tailgate, and get into the game.”

Reach Michael Hovey at sports @collegian.com.

Colorado Sept. 7.

“Tailgating is really fun,” CSU first-year Ryan Diodati said. “There’s a lot of good music and good food and good people.”

Ram fans crowd the Greek life tailgates located outside of Canvas Stadium before the Colorado State University football game against the University of Northern

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HATS AND GLASSES

Norvell vs. Sanders: Coaches’ similarities, differences mirror their schools’ rivalry

By Lincoln Roch & Charlie Hewitt @the_cui

Leading up to last year’s Rocky Mountain Showdown, talk across the nation focused on the long-standing rivalry between the Colorado and Colorado State. At center stage was a verbal feud between the two teams’ coaches and a comparison of their coaching methods and professional history.

CU Boulder coach Deion Sanders and CSU coach Jay Norvell were caught in a war of words that upped the stakes of the game and put the two coaches’ different experiences and abilities to the test.

Last year, at the peak of Prime Mania, Norvell criticized Sanders’ appearance in his weekly press conference.

“I sat down with ESPN today,” Norvell said. “I

don’t care if they hear it in Boulder. I told them, ‘I took my hat off, and I took my glasses off.’ I said, ‘When I talk to grown-ups, I take my hat off and my glasses off.’ That’s what my mother taught me.”

Sanders then appeared on national television shows like ESPN’s College GameDay and gifted his signature Blender sunglasses to the show’s hosts.

When asked at a July press conference about their relationship, Norvell dismissed the notion that there is a continuing feud between the two coaches.

“I don’t have any feelings for Deion Sanders — I really don’t,” Norvell said. “I don’t think about Deion Sanders unless you guys ask me a question about him.”

As of Monday, Sept. 9, Sanders has not made any new statements about his relationship with Norvell.

The origin of Sanders and Norvell’s rivalry ties back

to their unique but similar histories with the game of football.

Sanders is a Pro Football Hall of Fame cornerback who played 14 seasons in the NFL for five different franchises, most notably the Atlanta Falcons and Dallas Cowboys. He played college football at Florida State and, after an All-American collegiate career, was drafted fifth overall in the 1989 NFL draft.

As a player, Sanders was known for his larger-than-life personality and athleticism, earning him the nickname “Prime Time.”

However, when he publicly expressed relief that the Detroit Lions did not draft him, he earned a reputation as a diva as well.

“I would’ve asked for so much money that they’d have had to put me on layaway,” Sanders said.

On the other hand, Norvell’s football background is as humble as it gets. He played defensive

back for the Iowa during the 1980s and earned AllBig 10 honors. However, as an undrafted player, Norvell never caught on in the NFL. He briefly played for the Chicago Bears for one season before starting his coaching career.

Norvell is a salt-of-theearth personality, and he has expressed disdain for the current Name, Image and Likeness-dominated college football landscape Sanders has thrived in.

That being said, Norvell and Sanders have much in common. They both played in the defensive back position, for one. As former defensive players, they each coach teams known for high-flying passing offenses and strong quarterback play.

Norvell has been a quarterback whisperer in his own right. During his time as head coach at Nevada, he developed Carson Strong into a 4,000yard passer and legitimate

NFL prospect before his knee injury.

Norvell has continued with current redshirt sophomore quarterback Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi, who elected to remain with Norvell and the Rams this offseason despite receiving interest from other programs following his 3,460-passing yard first-year season.

On the other hand, Sanders has developed his son, Shedeur Sanders, into a projected first-round talent during his time as his son’s offensive coordinator in high school, coach at Jackson State and now coach at Colorado. Both coaches have achieved this quarterback development success by utilizing the airraid offense.

Reach Lincoln Roch and Charlie Hewitt at lincoln. roch@colorado.edu and charles. hewitt@colorado.edu.

University of Colorado Boulder football coach Deion Sanders smiles at the crowd at Folsom Field before the Buffs’ game against North Dakota State University Aug. 29.

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Colorado State University football coach Jay Norvell shouts at a referee during a game against the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Oct. 22, 2022.

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CU, CSU DJs to face off at Red Bull Turn It Up competition

By Lou Leclercq @the_cui

In addition to the Rocky Mountain Showdown football game, another face-off will occur this weekend between the University of Colorado Boulder and Colorado State University — this one featuring local musicians in a head-to-head.

The Red Bull Turn It Up competition on Saturday, Sept. 12, provides a platform to showcase student DJs and fosters friendly rivalry between the eight DJs, each representing their school.

Sponsored by Red Bull, the competition features four teams of DJs — two from CU Boulder and two from CSU — who will face off in honor of the Rocky Mountain Showdown. DJs are given a random theme and must create a threeminute mix to match it. The winner is determined by a crowd vote using LED wristbands.

The first team of DJs representing CU is Pink Lemonade and

Notcassidy. The second team is made up of Solem and Gaspy.

Sarah Frances Crawford, who performs under the stage name Pink Lemonade, touched on her experiences and challenges as a woman DJ.

“My journey with DJing started when I was a freshman in college,” Crawford said. “I would be at the fraternities watching boys DJ and thinking about how I would play different songs or bring a different energy. ... The beginning of my journey was frustrating. No matter how hard I practiced or how well I performed, people wouldn’t take me seriously. I was always pushed aside by boys in the fraternities who believed it was their time to shine.”

Despite these setbacks, Crawford persisted and eventually won a competition that jump-started her music career.

“My first big moment came when I won the Up & Up competition my sophomore year,” Crawford said. “That pushed me to promote myself and get my name out there. After that, I started getting gigs more consistently. ... It’s been super cool

to watch the Pink Lemonade brand grow in Boulder.”

In this competition, Crawford is paired with Notcassidy, another woman DJ. While Notcassidy is newer to the scene, Crawford said she is excited to compete together and represent CU Boulder.

“This is actually Cassidy’s first big gig, and I am so excited to welcome her into this scene with me,” Crawford said. “I am most looking forward to having fun and sharing the deck with one of my best friends. I also love to win, so hopefully I will.”

Representing CSU, Owen Harrison is paired with Rob Grimmer, known as Grims. The second CSU team is comprised of TreyWay and Beyel.

Harrison said the venues in Fort Collins provide numerous opportunities for DJs to perform.

“There’s a really niche but cool and growing music scene in Fort

Collins,” Harrison said. “There’s the Aggie Theatre, which is known to host bigger names like Odd Mob and Matroda. However, The Coast in Old Town also gives a lot of young bands and DJs their first opportunities at playing for a live crowd, and I think there’s nothing like it in (Fort Collins).”

While Harrison is newer to the scene, having only started performing last year, he highlighted his partner’s experience.

“(Grims has) opened for some of the biggest names that Fort Collins

has had in recent years like Matilda and Kyle Watson,” Harrison said. “It’s been a blast working with and learning from him for this event.”

Harrison said he is most looking forward to getting to spend time with his fellow DJs, no matter which university they represent.

“I’m just looking forward to having a great time with the CSU fellas that are playing and maybe getting to know some Boulder DJs as well,” Harrison said.

Reach Lou Leclercq at louison.leclercq@colorado.edu.

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THRIVING CREATIVITY

Fort Collins’ art scene does what Boulder wishes it could

By Sophia Masia @csucollegian

Editor’s Note: All opinion content reflects the views of the individual author only and does not represent a stance taken by The Collegian, the CU Independent or their respective editorial boards.

Although we may be gearing up to lose our seventh Rocky Mountain Showdown in a row, when I was tasked with comparing the local art scenes in Boulder and Fort Collins, I knew the Rams were going to absolutely clear.

Before I begin, let’s get one thing straight: Both cities are brimming with creativity. Each has a uniquely vibrant arts community that makes Colorado the gorgeous, expressive, hippie state it is. What sets the two apart is how integrated the art scene is into everyday life.

Let’s start with Boulder. With its stunning Flatirons backdrop, Boulder practically screams creative inspiration. It’s home to prestigious institutions like the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art and has a long history of nurturing artists, writers and performers.

On any given day, you might find yourself wandering into an

impromptu outdoor concert or stumbling across a pop-up art show in a local cafe. The city’s Pearl Street Mall features an eclectic mix of street performers, local galleries and public art installations, making art part of the everyday experience.

The NoBo Art District is a community-focused organization that promotes small artists and creative businesses located along Broadway and in northern Boulder neighborhoods. The city is gearing up for the NoBo Open Studios Tour in October, which features over 150 artists at over 100 studio locations countywide. With eight art-related majors and endless minors, our rival university is pumping out educated and talented artists every semester, and Boulder is preening with diverse, stunning artistry.

It’s a city that’s sure to dazzle anyone who loves art — but for me, it feels a little too clean, a little too expected. The city’s art scene is polished, professional and often regarded as great. It’s the kind of art that wins awards, makes the galleries look impressive and draws in well heeled tourists. It is good, but does it get under your skin?

And that brings me to our beautiful corner of the Front

Range. Fort Collins’ art scene feels grittier, more grassroots — and that’s what I love about it. There’s a raw energy that pulses through this city and aligns with our small-town charm and laidback vibe. Sure, we might not have something as high-profile as BMoCA, but we’ve got the Museum of Art Fort Collins, which doesn’t pale in comparison.

It features exhibitions from both local artists and international creators, offering an intimate space for the community to engage with art on a personal level.

Fort Collins’ art isn’t confined to galleries and neatly packaged shows. It spills out onto the streets and into everyday life; it’s in breweries, coffee shops and public parks. Art is something you stumble upon while living your life here, not something you seek out.

Some get so immersed in it, they almost forget Fort Collins is dripping with craftsmanship. Boulder has its murals, but Fort Collins has murals. Walking around Old Town, there’s Art in Public Places, a program that’s transformed utility boxes, alleys and even storm drains into canvases.

Fort Collins has dedicated entire spaces to artistry, including the

Pianos About Town project; artists paint pianos that are then placed around the city for anyone to play. There is also the First Friday Art Walk, a monthly event in which galleries, studios and businesses open their doors to the public for self-guided walking tours. This event has grown into a community ritual; it’s approachable, affordable and accessible to the whole community.

Fort Collins is an art city that doesn’t just want you to observe — it wants you to participate. We are a city that gives everyone a brush and says, “Go for it.”

Both cities are cultural powerhouses in their own right, but Boulder’s art scene feels curated and safe, like a wellproduced radio hit — catchy but not exactly groundbreaking.

If Boulder is “Espresso,” Fort Collins is “Femininomenon.” If Boulder is the “Mona Lisa,” Fort Collins is the “Lady with an Ermine.” If Boulder is Chanel, Fort Collins is Vivienne Westwood.

So while I might be biased — OK, I am biased — between the two towns, Boulder is where you go to see art, but in Fort Collins, you go to live it.

Reach Sophia Masia at entertainment@collegian.com.

“It’s a city that’s sure to dazzle anyone who loves art — but for me, it feels a little too clean, a little too expected. The city’s art scene is polished, professional and often regarded as great. It’s the kind of art that wins awards, makes the galleries look impressive and draws in well heeled tourists. It is good, but does it get under your skin?”

Fort Collins’ Tenney Court alleyway consists of “Hard to Leave” painted by Chris Bates in 2010 and “Colores de la Comunidad” painted by Armando Silva in 2020 Sept. 6. Colorful murals have been added to many downtown Fort Collins alleyways to promote local artists and their art.

PHOTO BY ARIA PAUL THE COLLEGIAN

Local graphic designer and multimedia artist Chloe Cochran works on painting a piano as part of the Pianos Around Town program from the Bohemian Foundation and City of Fort Collins Art in Public Spaces program Sept. 6.

“It’s cool that Fort Collins supports artists and supports art being put up around town, whether it can be moved or be permanent,” Cochran said. “To be able to have this piece of art sit as an instrument that people can play — I haven’t seen that in a lot of places.”

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HEAD TO HEAD

Leclercq: From students to local musicians, Boulder music scene brings authenticity

By Lou Leclercq @the_cui

Editor’s Note: All opinion content reflects the views of the individual author only and does not represent a stance taken by The Collegian, the CU Independent or their respective editorial boards.

The music scene in Colorado is full of diverse styles and artists. While Denver is home to famous artists like The Lumineers and Philip Bailey of Earth, Wind & Fire, the college towns of Boulder and Fort Collins also boast talented musicians.

Boulder has many ties to the music world, including through the University of Colorado Boulder’s professors. One such example is hip-hop duo 3OH!3. Warren Motte, a professor in CU Boulder’s department of French and Italian, is the father of one of the members.

“Everyone knows 3OH!3,” said Paris Correa, a Colorado resident.

“They were great in the early 2000s.”

“I’ve

group of CU Boulder students, the acid rock band was recently interviewed by Westword and mentioned their recent tour and gigs at notable venues, including The Viper Room located on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, California.

Turning to Fort Collins, notable musicians include Pretty Lights, one of Colorado’s most popular dance music artists, and Stil Runnin, a local band.

Secrest: Forget sports — FoCo music scene wins every time

By Ruby Secrest @csucollegian

Editor’s Note: All opinion content reflects the views of the individual author only and does not represent a stance taken by The Collegian, the CU Independent or their respective editorial boards.

The support from Fort Collins audiences is incomparable. Their willingness to embrace a new performance and bring the best crowd energy to each and every show has made Fort Collins a scene you’ll never feel judged in.

seen The Velveteers live. Their music and stage presence are phenomenal. They definitely have a late ‘70s,

early ‘80s rock vibe not only with their music but also with their appearance, clothes, hair, makeup and more.”

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Another artist hailing from Boulder is Thadeus Labuszewski, a CU Boulder graduate popularly known as Disco Lines.

Outside of Boulder’s dance music scene, other genres thrive within the city. The Velveteers, an alternative-indie band, are one such example.

“I’ve seen The Velveteers live,” Correa said. “Their music and stage presence are phenomenal. They definitely have a late ‘70s, early ‘80s rock vibe not only with their music but also with their appearance, clothes, hair, makeup and more.

All artists have to start somewhere. One band, The Dirty Turkeys, is currently making a name for itself. Comprised of a

RESIDENT

“I currently live in Fort Collins and haven’t gone to many concerts up here, but I did see Stil Runnin a year ago,” CSU student Gianna Van Valkenburg said. “I absolutely loved their music, and you can tell they love it, too, and love to perform. I’ve also listened to Pretty Lights recently and really enjoyed his music. I added some of his popular songs to my playlist, like ‘Finally Moving,’ ‘Hot Like Sauce’ and his track with ODESZA, ‘One Day They’ll Know.’” Known for their love of dance and high-energy music, some Boulder residents showed a preference for Disco Lines and Big Gigantic, another hip-hop duo from Boulder.

“The music is just so upbeat and vibrant,” CU senior Amelia Simmons said. “It gives me so much energy.”

Still, there’s no shortage of musical talent in both cities.

“Although I do know more Boulder artists like Big Gigantic, 3OH!3 and The Velveteers, I think both places have great musicians,” Van Valkenburg said. “You can’t go wrong with either, but Boulder definitely has more recognized artists and a wider range of genres.”

Reach Lou Leclercq at louison.leclercq @colorado.edu.

When discussing Boulder and Fort Collins — two vibrant Colorado college towns and a rivalry that feels as old as time — most nonsport wins will be debatable. But for me, the comparison between the two music scenes is a race Boulder has yet to win.

To the naked eye, the two scenes seem similar; however, when one is immersed in each, the differences are distinct.

“The main difference has to be the audience,” said Will Ehrhart, a Fort Collins musician from bands Jesus Christ Taxi Driver and Ducki. “In Boulder, the audience seems to be well occupied by middle-aged, capitalistcentric white people and their nepotistic offspring that sum up the majority of the (Boulder) college population. So in short, there isn’t much of an audience.”

“The Fort Collins music scene is diverse,” CSU student Abigail Burns said. “(From) the rowdy, intimate house shows to seeing your favorite artist at the Aggie (Theatre), music seems to be the heartbeat of Fort Collins and one of the reasons why I love it here.”

One of the main comparisons to be made is between Aggie Theatre and The Fox Theatre. Both are owned by Z2 Entertainment, explaining why the two venues are similar in looks, but their atmospheres continue to be in Fort Collins’ favor.

“The Fort Collins music scene is diverse. (From) the rowdy, intimate house shows to seeing your favorite artist at the Aggie (Theatre), music seems to be the heartbeat of Fort Collins and one of the reasons why I love it here.”

ABIGAIL BURNS

CSU STUDENT

Boulder’s music is a representation of Boulder and Boulder only, making it feel cold, sometimes unwelcoming and like a club you can’t join if you don’t fit the norm.

The music scene in Fort Collins goes far beyond your regular house show and concert venue on a Friday night. Fort Collins has created a community of local artists where everyone seems to know everyone, and even if you don’t know a single person, you will soon.

“Growing up in Boulder (and) being in rock ‘n’ roll and punk bands, I found a complete neglect or lack of support from anything you might call a ‘scene,’” Ehrhart said. “That’s why we would often only play in Denver or Fort Collins, where the scene and the audience makes the difference.”

“The Fort Collins crowd is definitely way more engaging and willing to listen to the openers, I think, than Fox,” said Autumn Wongchong, an employee at both venues. “We also have a lot of really talented local musicians, (and) I think Boulder doesn’t really have the same volume.” Fort Collins is a community where people dance — not just in the college default way of singing “ay ay ay ay ay”while continuously jumping up and down — but a community that dances to embrace one another, the music and the performer.

“I believe it may be something more than words can express, but I often think about community support,” Ehrhart said. “The community is truly what keeps this place alive. ... Fort Collins is a place for everyone. I guess that’s what I’m trying to say — the scene, the community, the audience, the people are very accepting and welcoming.”

Reach Ruby Secrest at entertainment @collegian.com.

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To Chip the Buffalo from CAM the Ram

By Emma Souza @_emmasouza

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.

Dear Chip and the student body of the University of Colorado Boulder, As the official mascot of Colorado State University, I would first like to fully acknowledge our longstanding history as the two biggest public universities in Colorado. I respect and understand why we have a feud because, as in many other parasocial relationships, there’s always one celebrity and one fanboy. Not to imply the beef is one-sided, but while you’re the only one spitting it out, here we like to swallow. You make it hard, though — buffalo burgers really taste like shit.

Chip, you and I used to be good pals. We go way back, even before you signed your life away to a bunch of virtue signalers who think they’re all Messiahs for owning a bong. It didn’t take long for the people to change you, though. You opened up a trust fund, made rock climbing your personality and developed severe vocal fry.

I even found out that you, much like the CU Boulder student body, were a California transplant who moved here with “insatiable wanderlust” because the mountains felt “better than therapy.” Although I was surprised, it did explain your casual narcissism and moderate daddy issues despite maxing out your dad’s credit card on Arc’teryx. I feel like I don’t even know you anymore, Chip.

The CSU faculty and I welcome students from all paths, but regardless of where our Rams call home, we are all undoubtedly down-to-earth people. Speaking of, CSU is consistently voted one of the most environmentally friendly campuses in the country thanks to

our ongoing sustainability efforts. I wish I could say the same for your campus, Chip, but the most persistent thing about Boulder is the PETA complaints. Here at CSU, we take pride in the care of our animals and my many handsome lookalikes, all who have nice, long, sustainable lives.

To be honest, though, in the past, I’ve dealt with insecurity — it’s hard not to compare myself to you, Chip, when you’re physically much bigger than me. But then I’m reminded that you share a mascot with a football team you will never be better than, and I share a mascot with the truck brand that all of you bitches drive.

One of my favorite parts about Fort Collins is autumn; the changing leaves, iced chais and cozy vibes are unmatched, especially in a city as beautiful as ours. Although I expected CU Boulder to feel the same, to my surprise, they can’t wait for winter — they’ve already hit the slopes this past August. I guess that powder really gets to you, huh?

At the end of the day, anywhere in Colorado, including Boulder, is an amazing place to live. In fact, Boulder was even ranked the 10thbest place to live in the U.S. in 2024, according to U.S. news — well below the No. 2 spot of Boise, Idaho. This is an amazing accomplishment because not only does Boulder make Boise look like the best city in the world, but it’s an accomplishment considering the average house value in Boulder is just shy of $1 million. Paying that much to live in Boulder is crazy, especially considering any normal person wouldn’t live there even if it was free.

All jokes aside, Chip, I’m hoping we can reconnect in person to settle our differences. In the meantime, I appreciate all the Instagram stalking, @chipthebuffalo. You might as well hit the follow button — it’s not like it’ll make a difference when @csucamtheram is almost 4,000 ahead.

Sincerely, CAM the Ram Reach Emma Souza at letters @collegian.com.

To CAM the Ram from an anonymous Buffalo

By Lincoln Roch @the_cui

Editor’s Note: This is a satire piece from the CU Independent’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.

My dearest CAM, I write to you as an anonymous buffalo today so I do not draw any national attention to my comments. It would be a shame to waste publicity on such a truly unimportant school.

While your school spent the first half of the 20th century trying out three other mascots before they settled on a glorified sheep, I have been fortunate enough to be the only animal to ever represent my school. So I say this with pity for your home situation;

if you ever need a place to stay, you can crash on my couch.

While the University of Colorado Boulder has been in our Prime Time era, it seems that Big Ram summer never caught on.

This year, we had a record 68,000 applicants for the firstyear class, and at least half of our admitted freshmen had 4.0 or higher high school GPAs. By the way, GPA stands for grade point average if you didn’t know. I mean, your acceptance rate is 91%.

Now, I know you’re up in Fort Collins doing your best to rally those Rams, but let’s face it: You’ll never be the best performing in athletics in Colorado — you’re not even second. Come on, CAM. You’re trying, I’ll give you that. But the University of Denver at least gets its hockey games on national TV.

While your Rams are out there grazing on mediocrity,

we Buffs are stampeding through life, academics and the Big 12 Conference, which is in the Power Four. I don’t expect your fans to know that, as there’s really no point for them to watch football.

I mean, nobody thought you’d win against Texas. But 52-0 — I’m embarrassed for you, CAM. You know it’s bad when the other team’s star quarterback leaves the game and their backup scores two more touchdowns.

I think it’s really kind that you guys have decided to include the word “state” on all your football jerseys instead of just Colorado. Now none of our millions of fans around the country will accidentally order from your merch store.

But enough about football — let’s talk about the good ol’ country folk you call fans. I’m worried the parking spots at Canvas Stadium can’t fit all those massive lifted diesel trucks.

It also seems like you are pretty jealous of some of our winter activities. I’m sorry you can’t afford a ski vacation of your own, but I hear it’s cheaper if you freebase it. Here in Boulder, we enjoy a good IPA and our High Noons. But hey, PBRs and Natty Lights are definitely more affordable, so enjoy your dirty water.

When you lose on Saturday, I want you to remember it’s not that big of a deal. I mean, our record against you is 68-22, so the stakes aren’t that high.

I know I’ve dogged on you throughout this letter, but I don’t want to gloat anymore. I really do feel sorry for you. Good luck, and don’t forget that a buffalo could trample over a sheep any day of the week.

Love,

An anonymous buffalo

Reach Lincoln Roch at lincoln.roch@colorado.edu.

CITY REFLECTIONS

Dear Fort Collins

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, the CU Independent or their editorial boards.

Dear Fort Collins, Where do I begin? The community you provide for students at Colorado State University is undeniably the best. With opportunities to go to the mountains, hang out in Old Town and even attend classes right in the heart of the city is amazing.

You offer students from vastly different backgrounds the chance to build a community no matter the time of year.

And as we exit the summertime, I can’t help but reflect on the Fort Collins Food Truck Rally held in City Park every Tuesday night. This provides students and the rest of your community the opportunity to interact with one another. It also combines the amazing cuisine options you have to offer along with

local musicians who not many of us get to experience.

The opportunity to sit in your park with some delicious food, listen to music, catch up with friends or walk by the pond is amazing, and it gives people the opportunity to breathe the fresh air that many are too busy to make time for.

But even if this Tuesday night occurrence isn’t enough, there is also the option to sit at Horsetooth Reservoir. It truly creates an escape for those who are close to campus. It is a great way to convince friends with a car to go swimming, but it’s also a great excuse to use a bike.

Either way, you offer an escape with a beautiful scenery that makes me actually want to go outside. You also give people the chance to learn — or fail to learn — how to paddleboard. I tried it and failed, but I still enjoyed the challenge and opportunity to learn how to paddleboard from a seated position. If the mountain escape and being an outdoorsy person isn’t the vibe, your Old Town is the perfect spot to support local businesses and eat great food and ice cream. Old Town is less of a city and more of a vibrant

area with so much to do and explore, both day and night.

This downtown environment can really change my perception of you and it helps me feel the liveliness of the town. The best part about Old Town’s proximity to campus is that any on-campus student can go for an hour in the middle of their day and get back on campus feeling refreshed.

In case that wasn’t enough, I can still go back downtown after the day is done, interact with other students and enjoy the Fort Collins nightlife. Whether I am attending a show, going to the bars or just having a nice dinner, there is always something to do.

Fort Collins, you have created an environment that is easy for almost anyone to live in. You are a place families call home, CSU students call home and even short-term residents, many who graduated from CSU, call home.

Thank you for all you have done, A CSU student who has called Fort Collins her home for almost four years.

Reach Dominique Lopez at letters @collegian.com.

PHOTO COURTESY OF DOMINIQUE LOPEZ

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By Maddie Spicer @the_cui

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, the CU Independent or their respective editorial boards.

Dear Boulder,

Thirteen years ago, my dad and stepmom visited a cousin of theirs who lived in Colorado. While there, they visited you, Boulder, and got my 6-year-old self a sweatshirt with the local university’s trademark Buffalo mascot. That simple purchase changed the course of my life forever.

From that moment forward, the University of Colorado Boulder was my dream school. Honestly, there was no tangible reason for my choice — something about the school just beckoned to me. I

Dear Boulder

Googled images of the campus and fell in love despite being over 1,000 miles away. I followed organization after organization on Instagram and counted the days until I could interact with them in person.

I learned about Pearl Street Mall, Chautauqua Park, The Hill, the oncampus museums and the variety of classes offered to students.

Educators and advisers tenaciously asked where I planned to attend college, and before I knew it, it became muscle memory to say, “CU Boulder.” At the time, the football team was known for their losses, but even that supposed negative aspect enticed me. I have always been one to root for the underdog.

Throughout grade school, I maintained a 4.0 GPA, as the idea of you, Boulder, cemented into my mind. During my junior year of high school, we flew from my hometown of Alexandria, Louisiana, to you, my future home.

I strutted around campus in my most fabulous pair of go-go boots, and the vibrant energy of the campus encapsulated me entirely. Eventually my feet began to hurt, as they naturally do when confined for nearly three hours, but I was oblivious to the pain. The only thing I remember thinking was how excited I was to live here.

When our tour concluded, my parents asked how I felt, though it seemed evident with the unchanging smile on my face. Lying on the grass at Farrand Field with an incredible view behind me, I told them I could not be happier than I already was.

In January 2023, CU Boulder accepted my application to the College of Media,Communication and Information’s journalism program. I had never really cried tears of joy until that day. After all those years of hard work and determination, I did it. I made it into the college of my dreams.

I am proud to say I am an executive member of CU Boulder’s chapter of the national online magazine Her Campus. As well as being a writer, I am a part of the social media team, for which I create and submit content for college students akin to myself.

Since September 2024, I have had the liberty to write for the CU Independent — one of the many organizations I followed on Instagram all those years ago.

As a second-year student with the privilege of waking up to the stunning Flatirons each day, I can finally say I have never been happier to be alive. Consistently surrounded by peers who provide me with similar yet strikingly different perspectives on life, I see the world opposite to how I did in my hometown.

Back in Louisiana, my world was strictly black and white, either entirely right or wrong. But with you, in this place I am so grateful

to call home, I live in a spectrum of vibrant colors.

So thank you. Thank you to those in my hometown who prompted me to venture out of the comfort of the South. Thank you for the warm embraces I received when I was new to navigating this labyrinth-like campus. Thank you to the professors in the CMCI who laid a strong foundation for my education to come. Thank you to the dependable companions who presented me with flourishing friendships.

Thank you to the remarkable writers who allowed me to expand my vocabulary, range and expertise in journalism. And a final and most essential thank you to you, Boulder. Thank you for allowing my dreams to come to fruition, for giving me a fresh start and for showing me colors I would not have known existed unless I was privileged enough to call this beautiful place my home. Reach Maddie Spicer at madeline.spicer@colorado.edu.

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WEEKLY HOROSCOPE

By Sophia Masia

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (09/12/24)

ARIES (MARCH 21APRIL 19)

Your to-do list is neverending, your Outlook calendar is filled to the brim and you’re hosting a Showdown party you haven’t even begun to clean for. You’re usually a natural at knocking things off your to-do list, but the cosmos is urging you to slow down.

TAURUS (APRIL 20MAY 20)

Creativity, fun, luxury and romance — this week is about embodying your ruling planet, Venus. Before you blow $300 on last-minute Showdown tickets, remember that working hard is also a Venusian trait.

GEMINI (MAY 21JUNE 20)

A good life often comes with added responsibilities. Invites, texts, work and school obligations are piling up right now, and on top of all that, you’re revisiting issues in your

home life from July. You got this, Gemini.

CANCER (JUNE 21JULY 22)

Your inbox is filling up quickly. Usually, you would hermit away, but you’re taking it all in stride. If you feel unfulfilled in your Canvas dashboard, email inbox and group chats, remember why you work hard.

LEO (JULY 23AUG. 22)

Though you’d rather be focusing on enjoying what’s left of summer, you’re stuck dealing with tricky power dynamics this week. If you’re trying to figure out who’s actually on your team, remember that boundaries are not a personal attack.

VIRGO (AUG. 23SEPT. 22)

If you want something done right, you probably just do it yourself. Challenge yourself to pass the ball this week, as the conversations and projects you put on hold back in July are resurfacing — now is the time to focus on you.

LIBRA (SEPT. 23OCT. 22)

What’s the difference between a coping mechanism and selfsabotage? This week is pushing you to figure it out. The end zone feels like a long and treacherous journey, so focus on getting there one yard at a time.

SCORPIO (OCT. 23NOV. 21)

After weeks of focusing on your work and finances, you’re ready for football games and

Halloween parties. If you’re having trouble getting your mind off your inbox or to-do list, take time to reconnect to your creative side.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22DEC. 21)

Trying to juggle your home, school and work responsibilities has become too overwhelming, and you feel like you’re at a breaking point. This is your cosmic reminder: You are not a burden, Sagittarius.

CAPRICORN (DEC. 22JAN. 19)

Big plans related to travel or education that stalled in August are starting to come back into focus. Don’t get bogged down with unnecessary tasks that will keep you from finishing them. Work smarter, not harder, Capricorn.

AQUARIUS (JAN. 20FEB. 18)

Investments, debts or shared financial decisions that you paused in mid August are coming back into focus, and challenges may soon turn into opportunities. Stay open to collaboration, and refresh your approach to finances, Aquarius.

PISCES (FEB. 19MARCH 20)

This week, you’re faced with tough conversations and harsh realities. Have you been giving too much or avoiding completely in the name of self-care? This is your opportunity to break unhealthy cycles, Pisces.

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OVERHEARD AROUND CAMPUS

“You’re not that busy, and you’re not that important, so just shut the fuck up.”

“Take some NyQuil, and get over it.”

“Boulder starts with a B, and so does bitch.”

“You look like someone who would casually cook meth but, like, cutesy.”

Have you overheard something funny on campus? Put your eavesdropping to good use. Tweet us @CSUCollegian and your submissions could be featured in our next paper!

Being bad at football

Wisdom teeth removal

Campus parking

Paper cuts

Bad spray tans

Colorado

Registering to vote

Live mascots

Student media <3

New friends

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FLATTOOTH

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CSU football readies arsenal ahead of Rocky Mountain Showdown

Colorado’s inconsistent season sets up for meeting with Colorado State

STOMP CU BOULDER

Lamenting last year’s loss will lead to torment of Buffs

FOOTBALL FESTIVITIES

Ram fans celebrate diversity, unity at CSU’s expanding tailgate experience

HATS AND GLASSES

Norvell vs. Sanders: Coaches’ similarities, differences mirror their schools’ rivalry

TURNTABLE TOURNAMENT

CU, CSU DJs to face off at Red Bull Turn It Up competition

THRIVING CREATIVITY

Fort Collins’ art scene does what Boulder wishes it could

HEAD TO HEAD

Leclercq: From students to local musicians, Boulder music scene brings authenticity

Secrest: Forget sports — FoCo music scene wins every time

To Chip the Buffalo from CAM the Ram

To CAM the Ram from an anonymous Buffalo

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