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Students agreed this kind of behavior performed by the preachers was unpleasant and not the best approach to share their beliefs.

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up the next stages of your life and try to help you realize God is not a Democrat or a Republican, he is a father,” Woroniecki said.

On Monday, Christian preachers gathered outside the Andrew G. Clark Building and the Lory Student Center waving flags and handing out flyers.

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The speakers are not a part of a church or an organization. They are siblings who have made it to all 50 states to spread their message.

This attracted a small crowd: some angry, some curious.

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Three of the preachers were wielding flags or signs and would speak at higher volumes, while others were walking around the square giving out pamphlets saying “you are loved” and “don’t give up” to passing students.

“I believe that what they’re stating is incorrect, and I also believe that the way they are going about it is not the most effective,” SchimmelSchimmelsaid. and some of his friends also said Monday’s preachers were less aggressive than the preachers from a few weeks ago, who generated an angry crowd of students by yelling and shutting out others’ opinions.

Even with this calmer approach, many passers-by were still be aggravated by their words.

The six brothers and sisters travel around the country stopping to preach at various college campuses.

Sarah Woroniecki, one of the sisters, said the family will pick up random jobs such as waitressing or welding in order to earn wages for their next venture.

A student who did not wish to be identified reads “The Satanic Bible” in front of a preacher on the Lory Student Center Plaza Aug. 30. “What I’m doing is trying to show this guy what it looks like to have something shoved in his face,” they said. “I don’t genuinely worship Baphomet, I’m just showing this guy nobody likes people coming up to you and going, ‘Read my book, buy my shit, come to my church.’”

One student, Matthew Schimmel, the vice president of Students for Life at Colorado State University, shared a few thoughts on the matter.

Their message is very proGod and anti-tradition and antichurch. Woroniecki said she believes God has a purpose for your life that has nothing to do with going to church for an hour every Sunday or conforming to modern American Christianity.

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Firefighter Autumn Gardner stands ready to put out a fire during a demonstration at an emergency response educational event on the Intramural Fields at Colorado State University Sept. 14.

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Haugo said FCPS SWAT responds to an average of slightly less than 60 calls per year, and he is the only full-time member of the team. Most calls are responses to “high-risk warrant service,” meaning if a police officer is serving an arrest warrant to a suspect and thinks the suspect could respond in a violent or dangerous manner, SWAT assists with the arrest.

will weigh the circumstances to determine what needs to happen to have the safest outcome. If a suspect has a history of violence or if there are children or other family members involved, SWAT will use its presence to deter the suspect from attempting to take a hostage or use force to escape the situation.

To continue National Campus Safety Awareness Month, the university will offer multiple other training and informational sessions throughout September. The week of Sept. 19 will feature collegiate safety and include training on Title IX and the Clery Act, and the week of Sept. 26 will highlight interpersonal safety.

in a different environment can help with understanding the role different emergency responders play in the community.

In situations when SWAT goes out on a call, Haugo said they

“The students a lot of times don’t have experiences with us unless we show up, and if I show up on a street call to anything that you call for, you’re not happy to see me, right?” Haugo said. “Because either you did something or something bad happened to you. … This gives us an opportunity to engage with the student community and population on a positive note and be able to say, ‘Hey, if you see us out there, this is what we’re doing.’”

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Nicole Reed, the assistant safety coordinator for Housing & Dining Services Workplace Inclusion & Talent Management team, organized the event to provide “opportunities for students and staff and faculty to interface with (emergency responders) in different environments and learn a little bit more about what they do.”

Safety awareness month emphasizes education, community engagement

HDS has previously held events for National Campus Safety Awareness Month, but this year, the university is organizing training and education opportunities on a wider scale, Reed said.

Also present was the Northern Colorado Bomb Squad. Jack Adams, a member of the squad and an officer with the Loveland Police Department, said the bomb squad engages in many education events because a lot of people might not know their local police department has a bomb squad unit.

Other agencies present at the event included emergency medical services and the CSU PoliceAngelaDepartment. Gray, who works for CSU Risk Management & Insurance, was there to demonstrate how to complete hands-only CPR and tell students about CPR/AED first aid certification training available onGraycampus.said students can receive CPR certification through the American Red Cross. The training is held in the General Services Building and requires a $50 fee. The risk management department also offers an online AED orientation, which can be accessed for free by using a CSU NetID.

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Emergency response vehicles lined Meridian Avenue Wednesday afternoon, but there was no emergency to respond to onThecampus. Poudre Fire Authority, Northern Colorado Bomb Squad, Fort Collins Police Services SWAT and multiple other agencies visited Colorado State University Sept. 14 to engage with students as part of National Campus Safety Awareness Month.

This gives us an opportunity to engage with the student community and population on a positive note and be able to say, ‘Hey, if you see us out there, this is what we’re doing.’”

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At the event,emergency responders interacted with students, answered questions about their jobs and roles

in the community, demonstrated how different equipment works and explained ways students can pursue careers in emergency response and lawSWATenforcement.Sgt.Gar Haugo of FCPS said community engagement and education are important aspects of his job because so much of what a SWAT team does is often portrayed incorrectly and dramatized in popular culture and on the news.

our staff, our guests and obviously our students,” Reed said. “And so we really wanted to highlight all of the wonderful things that we do as a university and all of the wonderful resources that we have available for our students and our staff and our faculty.”

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“We train a lot for a hostage rescue situation, (but) we don’t encounter those very often,” Haugo said.

“We respond to the cliche ‘suspicious package’ or pipe bomb, but mostly we do disposals,” Adams said. “We’ll get rid of fireworks that get confiscated or evidence, ammunition that has been confiscated, things like that. If you find C4 (plastic explosive) from Vietnam in Grandpa’s shed, we’ll come and take care of that. That’s a majority of what we’re doing.” Reed said because everyone has different experiences with emergency responders, providing a space for the campus community to engage with local agencies

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Growing up in India, Singam Setti saw that electricity wasn’t always available. Singam Setti said he wanted to work “in a field that had an impact.”

Energy PolicyResourcetransition,Diversification

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“At the power at its core, it is about that: being able to create change and impact our communities in a direct way.”

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computer science and engineering master’s degree from the Illinois Institute of Technology and an electrical and electronics engineering bachelor’s degree from India’s Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology.

this should cover a large portion of their goal while the rest will come fromBothcommunities.SingamSetti and Gutiérrez spoke about their passion for the work they’re doing. Singam Setti said he became interested in taking the job as leader of the transition and integration division when he heard about the Resource Diversification Policy.

Gutiérrez said working at PRPA allows him to “have a connection with a smaller group and make a bigger impact.”

Transition and integration

Singam Setti has a Master of Business Administration in operations from Purdue University, a

“I felt like I had to be part of that transition,” Singam Setti said. “This could set an example for many other cities and communities out there, so I wanted to be part of that change, and this was a perfect opportunity.”

“At the power at its core, it is about that: being able to create change and impact our communities in a direct way,” Gutiérrez said.

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“This is an amazing industry because it’s so transformative,” Gutiérrez said. “If you looked at electric utilities even 10 (or) 15 years ago, the narrative of moving towards more renewable, transition(ing) to a cleaner and smarter kind of energy, really fascinated Gutiérrez hasme.”“amaster’s degree in public and international affairs from Princeton University and a bachelor’s degree in diplomacy and world affairs from Occidental College,” according to his staff bio.

Colorado’s Platte River Power Authority hired new leadership and added to their organization to achieve their goals regarding energy transitions.

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According to the PRPA’s website, the Resource Diversification Policy, which passed in 2018 by PRPA’s board of directors, sets “the standard as a clean energy leader by calling for the pursuit of a 100% noncarbon energy mix by 2030.” The Resource Diversification Policy also states it will maintain “Platte River’s three pillars of providing reliable, environmentally responsible and financially sustainable electricity andSingamservices.”Setti spoke about PRPA’s plans to achieve these goals. He said they will retire the Rawhide Energy Station coal plant and replace it with renewable energy production, including solar and wind power.

Raj Singam Setti:

To support the intermittent nature of these types of power, Singam Setti said they will be “bringing in energy storage as well as other dispatchable capacities with low emission rates.” He said

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“This is one industry that you can do that,” Singam Setti said. “You can help people. You are helping the community; you’re helping the businesses; you’re helping everything because the energy industry, specifically electricity, plays a big role in building up the economy of any city of any country.”

P latte River Power Authori ty created the transition and inte gration division to help with their energy transition and Resource Diversification Policy. PRPA hired Raj Singam Setti as chief transition and integrationAccordingofficer. toapress release from PRPA, Singam Setti was hired after a nationwide search for someone to lead the new division, and he began work at PRPA in March. Singam Setti previously worked in “resource portfolio strategy, digital transformation, clean energy integration and grid solutions,” according to the press release.

Eddie Gutiérrez was recently hired as PRPA’s chief strategy officer. Gutiérrez’s staff bio states he works on everything from communications and marketing to human resources, safety and legislative affairs for PRPA.

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Gutiérrez also spoke about what goes into working to achieve a considerable goal.

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“As we move towards our resource diversification plan, we have an aggressive goal, … and that takes a lot of hard work and investment but a lot of passion and drive that didn’t come from a mandate and didn’t come because someone told us,” Gutiérrez said. “Organizationally and culturally, we want to do our part to make a difference in our region.”

“As a fellow queer, Latinx and disabled person,” Martinez said they didn’t realize there was a broader community of people like them. “It literally made me cry,” Martinez said.

“I think it gives a different energy having people on campus,” Cadena said. “We’re really excited to see the engagement of our community.”

“For us, it’s always making sure we highlight the different intersectionalities of identities in our community,” Cadena said. “That’s the feedback we’ve heard from our students: They want to feel seen and feel validated.”

2. Wolverine Farm Publick House

Check out Wolverine Farm Publick House, open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Just be sure to check the events calendar to make sure you don’t accidentally end up meeting the author of your English assignment rather than annotating the margins of the text.

6. Rocky Mountain Bagel Works

1. Alley Cat Cafe

Beer, buddies and an on-campus location, Ramskeller Pub & Grub is a great spot to post up and study. Pub food and local brews are a great way to sustain the study grind, as long as you plan on not being on the study grind too late. Ramskeller is open Monday through Friday from noon to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and it’s closed on Sunday.

Like restaurants, bagel shops provide a great space for studying. Rocky Mountain Bagel Works may not be as quiet as a library, but it’s not yet another crowded coffee shop. For the early morning studier, it’s perfect. With plenty of seating and good bagels, this spot is worth pulling up a chair. Rocky Mountain Bagel Works is open Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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7. Ramskeller Pub & Grub

“We became a lot more intentional with diversity and inclusion,” Martinez said. “Yes,

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If you don’t mind the busy hum of a crowd and find the presence of others motivating, you may want to look at restaurants like Yum Yum Social. You may be nervous to set up your computer in a restaurant — don’t be. Food is fuel, and spots like Yum Yum are good to feed you through the pain of finals week. Yum Yum is closed Monday and open Tuesday and Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Thursday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 8 p.m. This spot is a great secret study location (plus, it has great food).

El Centro provides students with access to parts of the community they otherwise may have not experienced. Martinez said they became invested in El Centro after seeing Annie Segarra speak at an El Centro event in 2019.

Need a big cozy chair and a good sandwich to accommodate your study habits? Starry Night Espresso Cafe can cater to your every stress-eating need. Open Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., this spot is welcoming to students with more time management skills and a need to be done with school before it gets too late at night.

For many students, approaching these bigger events and

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“Just take a deep breath, and come into El Centro on your own terms,” Martinez said. “We’re always going to be here.”

Nestled in an alleyway between College Avenue and Mason Street, Alley Cat Cafe is potentially the funkiest cafe targeted toward the 20-something procrastinator. Open from 7 a.m. to midnight every day, Alley Cat is ideal for the procrastinator or the funky art nerd looking for a space to match the vibe.

Still want that artsy vibe but would rather have a beer than a dirty chai?

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There are as many barriers to studying as there are things to study. Why memorize equations when your roommates are just so noisy? You can’t focus, and your cat needs a bath anyway. It wouldn’t hurt to just turn on the TV either — not that you’d get distracted watching reruns of your favorite show.

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introduce the broader campus to the complexities and intersectionalities of Latin American cultures.

El Centro provides incredible resources and strong community access for CSU’s Latinx community, but it extends beyond that. Cadena encouraged all students to participate in the events. Even if you aren’t part of the community, you can experience the joy and learning that will be showcased this month.

3. Starry Night Espresso Cafe

Sept. 15 kicks off National Hispanic Heritage Month, also known as Latinx Heritage Month. To celebrate, El Centro will host a series of events meant to showcase the joy in the community, demonstrate activism and welcome new students to the diversity center.

4. Morgan Library

Opposites may attract, but similarities create lifelong bonds. For Student Diversity Programs and Services, both of these ideas are essential to building community on campus.

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In any capacity, studying is hard, and finding studyfriendly environments is essential to success. Here are some iconic spots for every kind of student in the book.

organizations can be intimidating, but there’s no pressure to rush into a community organization.

“We want to provide a space that’s welcoming and supportive,” said Michelle Cadena, assistant director of El Centro. “(We want students to) feel connected, supported and that they have people here that have invested in their education beyond just their Identityacademics.”canbecome incredibly complex. Almost no one solely

Easiest for on-campus students and accommodating late-night studiers, Morgan Library is almost exclusively used by Colorado State University students for studying. Requiring a RamCard for entry after 9 p.m., Morgan accommodates students by being the quiet, undisturbed place students need to focus. The Cube at Morgan Library is open 24/7.

El Centro is Latinx, but we can’t just focus on Mexican-based identities; we have to focus on all LatinThiscountries.”year’s events reflect the effort to celebrate the complexities of Latin cultures. With events including the KickOff at The Plaza from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sept. 15 and Salsa Nights Oct. 17-18, there’s no shortage of events to attend.

El Centro makes a big effort to balance celebration of identity and culture with activism and representation. They have shifted more toward really representing the intersectionalities in Latinx identities.

This is also the first time these events will be held fully in person since the pandemic.

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El Centro, the Latinx diversity office at Colorado State University, aims to support Latinx students and

Rico Lighthouse browses the philosophy section at Wolverine Farm Publick House Sept. 12. The cafe is combined with Perelandra Bookshop, where Lighthouse is a regular customer.

identifies with one group, so finding individuals who share parts of a complex identity is important for students as they seek to be understood and find welcoming spaces on “Findingcampus.community is really important at El Centro because part of it is we are just more intersectional, and we don’t just focus on one identity; we focus on the complexity of who each of our students are,” said LM Martinez, El Centro’s RamEvents liaison.

5. Yum Yum Social

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The second is tinctures: THC extractions made from high-proof alcohol and cannabis. These are lovely ways to add a special kick to a drink, food or whatever else you decide.

It should be noted that while cannabis does have well-recorded short-term effects like increased risk of bronchitis, cough and mucus production, these effects usually subside after quitting routine smoking. Unfortunately, the risks of long-term impacts, especially for

and, of course, smoke. According to the National Institutes of Health, compared to cigarette smoke, cannabis contains “50% more (benzopyrene) and 75% more benzanthracene,” key carcinogens present in tobacco smoke. Further, because of how cannabis is smoked, there is greater exposure to tar, which is not good for either short- or longterm lung health.

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Vaping is not really exempt from caution either, although it is perhaps safer than smoking. While it does not expose one to the same level of carcinogens or tar present in cannabis smoke, vaping does pose some health risks, like lung tissue damage.

The first and perhaps most notable option is edibles. There is a gamut of options available, from gummies to cookies to brownies and more. Whether you want an active sativa or mellow indica, there are plenty of options that let you precisely control your THC dosage and enjoy a sweet treat.

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“Smoking and vaping are absolutely valid ways to use cannabis. I don’t want anyone to be under any illusions there. We might, however, benefit from cutting back and taking advantage of other alternatives.”

emulate beer if you are so inclined. These alternatives do have a standout issue still, at least for me. When going to the dispensary, your options are often a bit ham-stringed. A lot of growers grow and sell flower but don’t necessarily make ingestible alternatives. Fortunately, it’s not too hard (in theory) to turn your flower into lovely edibles or tinctures.

For tobacco users, the science is clear: Long-term smoking is harmful. At least 16 million individuals live today with smoking-related diseases, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Fortunately, there are options to still consume cannabis without smoking.

The key is decarboxylation.Cannabis provides little THC without being heated up first. When smoking or vaping, this is done by lighting flower on fire or heating wax to a high enough temperature, respectively. When making edibles, tinctures, drinks or any

I should clarify: This is not meant to be an attack on those who choose to smoke or vape. I would, however, like us all to remain conscious of the risks associated with smoking.

other ingested item, THC requires a more hands-on approach. Fortunately, ovens are very good at heating things up to specific temperatures, and cannabis is no exception. To decarboxylate flower, all that’s needed is a baking sheet, some tin foil and, of course, the flower itself. After setting the oven to 240 degrees (and double checking it with a thermometer), place the cannabis — now spread out on a baking sheet — in the oven and leave it there for about an hour. Afterward, the cannabis is ready to be baked into a lovely product, steeped into tea or made into a Unfortunately,tincture.Icannot go into much more detail regarding edible creation in this article, but I would be remiss to not mention dosage. Two grams of cannabis at 15% strength make 300 milligrams of THC. For most beginners or infrequent users, a 10-milligram THC edible is enough to knock them on the butt. Be cognizant, and do math about yourSmokingdosages. and vaping are absolutely valid ways to use cannabis. I don’t want anyone to be under any illusions there. We might, however, benefit from cutting back and taking advantage of other alternatives. There are loads of options, and your lungs could thank you 40 years down the line for consuming responsibly.

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heavy smokers, need further study. Some studies attribute the current lack of evidence on increased chance of lung cancer to anti-tumor effects, but at the end of the day, the jury is out about long-term health effects.

We should take a less blaze-a-faire approach to smoking

The third is a more recent phenomenon: THC-infused drinks. These marvels provide an almost alcohol-like social experience. Sit on the couch, crack open a couple drinks and enjoy. Some even

While $12 at Verts is somewhat on the high end for not even a full gram joint, The Flower Collective prides itself on having a nature-based process due to their environment in Nederland, Colorado. That being said, I’d recommend the hybrid option

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Having access to legal recreational cannabis appears to cause a 20% higher likelihood of its use, according to a new study from the universities of Minnesota andPairsColorado.oftwins, mostly from Colorado and Minnesota, were analyzed on their cannabis use before and after 2014, the year Colorado businesses started selling legal recreational cannabis. The study found that in pairs of identical twins, one of whom lived in a legal recreational cannabis state and the other illegal, the twin in the legal state was 20% more likely to use

The research also suggested that while legalization is correlated

I’ve had these Bubble Joints multiple times and was never let down on simply getting high;

There are limitations to the study. The researchers didn’t account for

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“I’d recommend the hybrid option for a camping trip or on a casual Sunday morning to enhance the earthy taste that settles after a substantial puff.”

The authors noted that the increase in usage may be reflecting more openness for people to try — and report their engagement in — activities that are no longer totally illegal.

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Regardless of residency, the participants had similar levels of cannabis use prior to 2014, but post-2014, those in legal states had considerably more use than those in illegal states. However, the researchers note that regardless of region, cannabis use was higher post-2014, though the rise was more pronounced in legal states.

Thecannabis.research also surveyed nonidentical twins. When the twins studied included nonidentical pairs and researchers accounted for age, sex and earlier cannabis use, cannabis use attributable to legalization rose to roughly 24%.

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The study is limited in the regions covered since most of the twins were from two states. The study lumped together states with recreational access as legal states and states with only medical marijuana systems and those without and legal cannabis as illegal states. Roughly 27% of participants were in states other than Colorado

The study makes no comments on cannabis’s effect on public health. It states further research is needed to address the public health complications of legalization and the ease of access to cannabis.

It is important to note that Minnesota does not have legal recreational cannabis (with a notable exception legalizing small recreational edibles and beverages that went into effect a couple months ago) but does have robust medical services. Hence, most of the participants in “illegal” states were still residents of regions that have some access to cannabis.

I headed to Verts Neighborhood

This research design isolates several key variables, meaning they were only studying the effects of the legal environment the twin resided in and not their genetic disposition to cannabis, parental values or socioeconomic status.

I snatched a hybrid to at least steer away from my soulmate

for a camping trip or on a casual Sunday morning to enhance the earthy taste that settles after a substantial puff.

Dispensary once again to obtain a common pre-roll they hold in stock. The Flower Collective, a Coloradobased company, offers sativa, hybrid and indica hash-infused joints. I said last week I would give sativa another chance, but Verts only had the hybrid and indica strains — darn.

Participants were asked about their cannabis use frequency slightly differently based on which sample group they were part of. The institutions from which the data was pulled, the University of Colorado Boulder Center for Antisocial Drug Dependence and the Minnesota Center for Twin and Family Research, used differing usage baselines for the pre-2014 measurement but the same metrics post-2014. Early samples were normalized to create a cohesive data set.

and Minnesota, but just a total of 92 participants lived in states with no legal cannabis whatsoever.

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RESEARCH Study finds legalizing recreational cannabis increases use

variables from the states studied other than legalization status, such as political ideology and general acceptance of cannabis use. Also, the study reported the racial makeup of twins representative of their state, which in this case was overwhelmingly white.

By Taylor Paumen @taytaypau

The study was done with a sample of more than 1,400 individuals in legal states (mostly Colorado) and nearly 2,000 individuals in illegal states (mostly Minnesota), with 111 identical pairs of twins split between legal and illegal states.

Welcome back to another edition of trying cannabis and telling you about it. This week’s spotlight strain was finally one you can find on the shelves at a few dispensaries around Fort Collins.

Reach Taylor Paumen at cannabis@collegian.com.

If this line of joints sounds like your vibe, you can buy them individually or in a nine pack with three joints of each strain in one package. As a heads-up though, my budtender at Verts said their stock is currently lower than usual due to Labor Day weekend and the constant flow of college students. So don’t be surprised if you need to head to LivWell Enlightened Health or Ace’s Place to secure this strain.

however, I’d put the flower used within the rolls on the average scale: not bad but not anything super special. Don’t get me wrong, it gets you pretty high if you’re inhaling on an empty stomach, and it’s great if you’re sitting on your patio on a chilly morning. But just because it has a sprinkle of hash doesn’t necessarily put it above some of the regular weed I’veAsidesmoked. from its eye-heavy high, the 0.7 gram joint held qualities of a hybrid strain. I found myself being rather chatty with my roommates and was very eager to eat some leftover Chinese food, unlike with most indica strains I smoke that keep me relaxed and away from the fridge.

Flower Collective Bubble joints — an organic buzz

indica and wasn’t entirely disappointed. The joint itself had a 5:1 flower to bubble hash ratio, which does give the high more of a boost. Testing at 22.4%, the weed was on the dryer side, so have your water within reach.

with an increased likelihood of recent use, legalization was unlikely to cause frequent use, which occurred at similar rates regardless of legal status.

On a side note, as we get deeper into the semester, I want to hear from our readers. If you have a favorite or go-to strain that you think others could enjoy here in Fort Collins, email us or message me on Twitter, and we’ll review it! Until then, try out The Flower Collective Bubble Joints for a pleasantly average high.

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One time, we made brownies ourselves. The process itself went OK, and they tasted alright, but the dosage was all off. Some of us ended up having two slices, others a half, but everyone was feeling it. There was ruckus singing, dancing and plenty of munching. Someone

tried playing Call of Duty, but no one was able to hold attention long enough to play. I’m pretty sure one of my roommates and I finished an entire 12 pack of sparkling waters in one straight go. Our downstairs neighbors joined us later in the night and partook in the blissful baked goods. I distinctly remember sitting between one of them and their crush. I ended up hunched over laughing because of the glares he shot me when I talked to her. By the end of the night, everyone was passed out on the couch, the room was a mess and we even had some extra brownies to freeze.

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9. Colorado State University football players run onto the field for the home opener against Middle Tennessee State University Sept. 10.

6. Colorado State University football head coach Jay Norvell plans the team’s next plays from the sideline during their game against Middle Tennessee State University at Canvas Stadium Sept. 10. This season is Norvell’s first chance to lead the Rams since the program parted ways with former head coach Steve Addazio last year.

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7. The Colorado State University Rams prepare for a snap against the Middle Tennessee State University Blue Raiders at Canvas Stadium Sept. 10.

2. Colorado State University quarterback Clay Millen (11) is sacked by a Middle Tennessee State University player Sept. 10. Despite Millen throwing three touchdown passes in the third quarter, the Rams lost 34-19.

3. CAM the Ram interacts with fans from the football field during the game against Middle Tennessee State University at Canvas Stadium Sept. 10.

1. Colorado State University football fans cheer in green and gold during the home opener against Middle Tennessee State University Sept. 10. The Rams lost 34-19, making their season record 0-2.

Canvas Stadium welcomes back football, fans

4. Colorado State University football players lock arms during the CSU alma mater song at the end of the game against Middle Tennessee State University at Canvas Stadium Sept. 10.

5. Fans tailgate for Colorado State University’s home opener against Middle Tennessee State University Sept. 10.

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8. Canvas Stadium fills with students and fans for Colorado State University’s first home football game of the season against Middle Tennessee State University Sept. 10.

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by Maddie Christian

Climate change and related topics such as climate justice have recognizedbeen as some of the most pressing issues of the future; mass communitymobilized e orts and direct action practices push for legislation and action. This public concern recalls the emerging movementsecoof the 70s.

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Green as a symbol of nature in the 20th & 21st centuries

dedicate this bakery shrine to CAM, we pledge our allegiance to him and his Rambouillet sheep brethren. The only way for us to purge the souls trapped in Clark’s walls is to first take the step to make the spirits comfortable on this earthly plane.

It’s well known that our university is dedicated to loving and caring for a live mascot. It’s an important job, and making sure he lives an incredible and long life is crucial to the survival of our very school.

Of course, what is more comfortable than some good bread, coffee and sweet treats? Nothing. A bakery is exactly what this school needs, and it will soon offer a plethora of student employment opportunities. A win-win-win.

Send some love to those construction workers and consult your local cat for bread-kneading advice; you might need it if you plan on applying for a job.

For as long as I remember, I have associated green with nature on a more conceptual level as well. Ever heard of Green Parties, green-washing, or the Green New Deal? The color green in each of those phrases suggests that they probably have something to do with the environment eco-sustainability.and/orMany people–even if only subconsciously–are aware of this connection.

If you are interested in learning more about the history of green, check out this fascinating book: The Secret Lives of Color by Kassia St. Clair.

Well, this last weekend, two reporters mysteriously found themselves with the keys to one of those big-ass excavators, and they lowered one of our newly recruited reporters down on a spy rig to get a closerPeeringlook. through binoculars — erm, two paper towel rolls; we suffered some budget cuts — a reporter was stunned to see the progress being made many weeks before its unveiling.

What might be less well known is that CAM is more than a mascot. He is the vessel through which the spirits that occupy the Andrew G. Clark Building now communicate with the school board, begging for thatWhenremodel.we

By Bella Eckburg @yaycolor

In the United States, avocados have grown in popularity over the past couple decades. According to the USDA, consumption of avocados has tripled from 2001 to 2018. Similarly, the color avocado, and other greens, have resurfaced in design trends and taken over social media feeds lately. Sherwin-Williams is just one of the companies that named a green hue color of the year for 2022, and they based this decision o of the observation that sustainable and organic living are becoming more important to the public.

The bakery acts as a working shrine to CAM and features a 3,000-pound neon sign depicting his elegance. It takes hundreds of hours of labor to create something this masterful, and you should be sure to thank those working diligently on the project as you pass by the bus station.

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LSC construction will soon reveal CAMthemed shrine, bakery

If you’ve frequented the north side of the Colorado State University Lory Student Center any time in these last few weeks, you’re sure to have seen the construction happening.

At this bakery, you will find “Rams’ horns,” more commonly known as croissants, coffee sprinkled with “CAM’s droppings” — cocoa marshmallows — and the option to add “chocolate squirts” to any order, which

A brand new CAM the Ram-themed shrine and bakery. Before you get ahead of me, PETA: No! We are not cooking our beloved Cameron. We checked.

Color researcher Eleftheria Karipidi said she believes there is an explicit connection between design trends and consumers’ concerns about climate change, and that it is reﬂected by an uptick in use of the color green, due to its associations with nature. It may just be a coincidence, but perhaps there is some psychological explanation for the return of 1970s earthy greens into popular design trends.

As I made my way to the CSU Transit Center on the first day of school, I found myself puzzled when my usual staircase exit was blocked off, and I had to use the CSU Bookstore stairs. Confused, I called upon the trusty journalists employed by The Collegian to get you, the public, the answers you desire. What is really happening behind those doors? What could they be building?

He’s grass-fed and totally vegan, and they should respect that.

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However, the color green as a symbol for the environment didn’t become cemented sociopolitically in the minds of the general public until the 1970s. The ﬁrst Earth Day was celebrated on April 22, 1970, which placed the growing concern for the environment on a national platform. Around this time, the yellow-green color that is avocado became central (fashion/graphic/interior)todesigntrendsandpopularamongconsumers(see:1970swallpaper.);thishasbeenviewedbycolorpsychologistsandresearchersasaresponsetotheburgeoningenvironmentalmovement.

Color psychologist Karen Haller says that “we never pick a color without a meaning.” When you think of the color green, chances are that images of nature appear in your mind–forests, grass, houseplants, avocados. Green and nature have always been connected to some degree. In Egyptian hieroglyphs, for example, a papyrus stalk was the symbol for green.

gloriously represent when the Ram Handlers accidentally give CAM whole milk lattes instead of his preferred oat milk.

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Reach Bella Eckburg at letters@ collegian.com.

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The preachers almost always draw a big crowd. People show up to earnestly ask questions, shout back at the preachers and — most importantly — make fun of their hatefulSpider-Manrhetoric. has made appearances; people in blow-up unicorn costumes have played out dance seriously,thehaveCSUandhavebreakdancersroutines;comeoutperformed.studentsstartedtakingpreacherslessandthecrowds

The campus preachers have already been out on The Plaza within the first two weeks of school, spewing their nonsensical and hate-filled rhetoric as they have the last few academic years. That means the massive crowds of students surrounding the so-called preachers have also returned, which is exactly the problem.

What if they were ignored by every single student who walked by? What if they came to CSU for weeks on end and no one paid an ounce of attention to them?Ifthis was the reception they received every time they stepped foot on this campus, most students would have no idea who they are. They would have no audience and no platform to disseminate their hateful speech.

Head-to-head

I’ve written before about how comedy is often the best response to bigotry, and I stand by that. The university has repeatedly affirmed the preachers have the right to be on campus, which has drawn lots of scorn from the student populace. If CSU’s administration doesn’t care enough to act on the hatred students are experiencing on campus, it makes sense for students to

Keith Darrell and Shawn Holes have become recurring characters on the Colorado State University Lory Student Center Plaza. They show up at the start of every semester to preach their bigoted interpretations of the Bible, spouting homophobic, sexist and racist rhetoric at students on their way to class.

“Not only does the lighthearted response undermine the preachers’ homophobia, racism and sexism, but it also builds a stronger community than almost anything else on campus.”

I think we ought to embrace the reality of the situation. I think we ought to focus our efforts on making people smile rather than ignoring the problem altogether. Not only does the lighthearted re sponse undermine the preachers’ homopho bia, racism and sex ism, but it also builds a stronger community than almost anything else on Studentscampus. come together to rally against hate more than they rally for sports teams, campus events or school spirit. Canvas Stadium often empties out by halftime, Moby Arena spends most of its time with empty seats and many other school-sponsored events have relatively low attendance. The preachers, on the other hand, keep people out there all day.

It is the same human behavior that occurs when you see a car crash on the side of the road and want to slow down and see what happened: When there is a mass of students gathered on the LSC Plaza, more are certain to join.

As more and more curious students pass, the compounding effect goes into full force, and the preachers have exactly what they crave: a clergy to preach to.

By Michael Stella @michaelstella_

Crowding the campus preachers shows CSU’s community

It can be hard to walk by someone who is degrading and outright hateful to minority groups of the CSU population. As Americans and humans in general, we must always be there for those who are targets of discrimination and hate from those of advantaged places.

Reach Dylan Tusinski at letters@collegian.com.

Amendment.

The folks who come to campus to spew homophobic rhetoric are not individuals who can be reasoned with. Period. And no attempts at discourse — civil or otherwise — should be attempted.

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The campus preachers — a loose and dishonest nickname given to people who think they are accurately depicting the word of God when they are doing quite the opposite — can only survive on campus with the attention of wouldaccessweashere.Americansseizedafterfederalwasistution.versityColoradostudents.StateUniisapublicinstiThisuniversitybuiltuponlandthatgiventousbythegovernmentitwasimproperlyfromtheNativewholivedThepointisthatapublicuniversity,cannotdenypeopletothecampus.ItgoagainsttheFirst

By making fun of the preachers in such creative and unique ways, the CSU community has undermined any credibility the preachers may have had. Rather than playing into the preachers’ apparent savior complexes, CSU students have found a uniquely creative way to subvert their apparent bigotry.

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As Americans in general, we seem to have forgotten how to have productive and meaningful debates about social and political issues. Far too often, the younger generations of Americans especially fall for the trap of trying to rationalize with irrational people.

take matters into their own hands.

Now, to be fair, in a perfect world, the preachers wouldn’t have a crowd. In a perfect world, the preachers wouldn’t even be there to preach bigotry at all. But we don’t live in a perfect world — we live in a world where people want to argue and yell over whether or not gay people are going to hell, and we live in a world where people want to laugh at and make fun of the preachers.

Stop giving the campus preachers what they want — a crowd

Free speech on the CSU campus is a proud tradition, and it is something students should be proud of. The Stump in the Lory Student Center Plaza is a shining example of free speech, although it would be nice if it was utilized more often.

Instead, these hateful individuals who are trying to spread an ideology inconsistent with their own religion need to be ignored. Do not give in and give them the attention they so desperately crave.

Reach Michael Stella at letters@collegian.com.

By Dylan Tusinski @unwashedtiedye

When massive groups of students form to heckle the campus preachers — a treatment they certainly deserve — the preachers win. They gain the advantage.

People skip class to hold up signs, make treks on and off campus to grab their pride flags and sit for hours in the hot sun to poke fun at the preachers. I can tell you firsthand I felt a stronger sense of community within the preachers’ crowds than I ever have at a CSU football game, frat party or other local event.

“In the same way a fire needs fuel to grow, if we do not provide the fuel to the preachers, their agenda will die out — as it should.”

Two columnists go head to head to debate how the Colorado State University community should go about handling the return of the campus preachers to the Lory Student Center Plaza. One author, Michael Stella, argues the student population should make their best attempt at ignoring the preachers while they yell because if there’s no clergy to preach to, there will ideally be less preaching. Writer Dylan Tusinski, however, argues the way the CSU student community has handled the preachers’ hateful rhetoric through jokes, costumes and dancing has shown just how strong the community is when it comes to standing up to hate speech. As a free speech issue, it can feel difficult to determine the best way to handle these preacher events. Read on, and let us know your stance on Twitter @CSUCollegian.

In the same way a fire needs fuel to grow, if we do not provide the fuel to the preachers, their agenda will die out — as it should. Thereis no place for the wannabe preachers and their backward, discriminatory speech, but as long as CSU stays a public school, the student population needs to find an effective alternative to crowding the preachers.

have become less about the preachers’ bigotry and more about the antics surrounding them as a result, which is a very good thing.

That sense of community simply doesn’t exist without the campus Spider-Men, the unicorns or the crowds surrounding them. That sense of community is also the strongest antidote to the bigotry the preachers are trying to instill in our student population. And truth be told, I’d much rather see a united crowd of smiling faces and funny signs than a rush of students refusing to stomp out hate on their campus.

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By Dillon Gross @dillongrosss

PHOTO BY REILY COSTA THE COLLEGIAN

Exams in week four. The flowers outside of Clark C.

Piercing season is simple in what it entails. It’s the time when every new freshman on campus is getting a piercing of some variety.

Leaving the world of the tame piercings is where the real fun begins. Permanently altering your body just because you can is always fun, right? Might as well go all out.

If you do plan on getting a pierc ing, my one piece of advice is to nev er, ever get a helix piercing. They are the worst. Trust me on that one.

Campus construction.

1. Nostril piercings

A septum is a little more rebellious; it’s a little more out there. It would definitely freak out most parents of college students who very recently moved out. That’s the goal, isn’t it?

It doesn’t have to stop with one lobe piercing. You can get your seconds or even your thirds. While each new piercing does come with the potential pain of actually hav ing to get piercings, there isn’t much of an impact on your face or the image you present to others.

2. Earlobe piercings

The truth with piercings is they’re fun until you try to heal them. Healing a piercing is grueling and oftentimes painful. I’m not going to say whether or not you should get a piercing, but it is worth examining why you want to get one right now. Is it because you want it, or is it to scare your parents? Just food for thought.

out, there is usually little to no scarring remaining.

4. Miscellaneous wildstyle piercings

Class (still). Tailgating.

A new season is stirring here at Colorado State University. Is it from college students back on campus, learning the ins and outs of their classes? Or is it the autumnal pumpkin spice starting to brew in the air as it gets cooler? Nope. It’s piercing season.

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

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The appeals are easy to see. It takes only a few months to heal, and while there is a risk of keloids, they’re typically avoidable by thoroughly following the cleaning instructions the piercer gives you. Once the piercing comes

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Napping in the grass.

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Reiley Costa adjusts her piercings at her home after putting in new jewelry Aug. 28.

The duality of being terrified to graduate but desperate to not be in school.

College is a time for piercings— here are the 4 to get

The true beauty in lobe piercings is that they’re so pretty while also being so easy. There’s a reason they’re the first piercing kids usually get: It’s that they’re easy to heal. It’s hard to heal a lobe piercing wrong, but it is still possible. Once again, follow the cleaning instructions your piercer gives you.

of your nose — but it has a much different connotation than an ear piercing or even a nostril piercing.

Septum piercings are a solid choice for the “scare your parents” tactic of spending your early days of college life, but there are other options if that’s not cutting it for you. You could get that belly button piercing or embrace your punk rock side with an eyebrow or lip piercing.

If you’re feeling a little crazy, but not quite that wild, get another set of lobe piercings. Many people think that a lobe piercing is boring, but they don’t see the potential that comes in varying your sets of jewelry.

They might seem wild to older adults, but septum piercings are safe and generally a good piercing to get. They don’t require any more maintenance than a nostril piercing, and they’re less likely to get irritated because of where they’re located. They also don’t often leave a scar, at least not one that anyone can see.

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The obvious answer is the classy, timeless, effortlessly beautiful nostril piercing. If there ever was a perfect piercing spot, the nostril would be it. It’s especially attractive for college students who are seeking to show their parents that they’re capable of doing something a little crazy without committing to a tattoo.

There are also a lot of cool jewelry options for a nostril piercing — ranging from the simple and elegant to the more out-there ideas. The possibilities are endless, making the nostril a great piercing to get.

Whatever your reason is, if you’re considering getting a piercing, you’re in the right place. I’m here to give you a definitive guide on what the best piercing to get at this very exciting time in your college experience is.

3. Septum piercings

A classic example of this is the septum piercing. A septum pierc ing isn’t crazy by any standard — after all, it is just a different part

Reach Dillon Gross at letters@ collegian.com.

The second set was won by the Bears much more comfortably with a score of 25-19. Then, the crowd of over 700 people was treated to extra points in the third set. Neither team seemed to budge until the score broke the barrier into the 30s. Baylor won the final set with a score of 30-28 to take the match in a hard-fought 3-0 sweep. Senior outside hitter Annie Sullivan was the only player in the match to eclipse double-digit kills, with 10 on the Nextday.up on the Rams’ schedule was a doubleheader the next day against the University of Evansville Purple Aces and the Arizona State University Sun Devils.

Rams volleyball closes out road trip 2-1 in Baylor Invitational

PHOTO BY GARRETT MOGEL THE COLLEGIAN

PHOTO BY GREGORY JAMES THE COLLEGIAN

Against Evansville, the Rams found no struggle as they did against Baylor. The Rams won handily by way of a 3-0 sweep: 2515, 25-21 and 25-13. Sullivan shone again in this game, leading

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all Rams in kills with eight. Later on in the day, the Rams played the most entertaining game of their road trip in a five-set thriller against the Sun Devils. The Rams went down two sets to none by scores of 25-15 and 26-24, but they would not be denied their

The Rams’ next game will be back at Moby Arena Sept. 15 against the University of Colorado Boulder.

by scores of 25-17 and 15-9 in the final two sets.

second victory of the day. Led by junior middle blocker Karina Leber, who led all players in kills with 22, the Rams fought back in set three and won 25-22. This was as close as it would get for the remainder of the match, as CSU closed out the reverse sweep

First on the docket was a game against the No. 15 ranked Baylor University Bears Sept. 8. The Rams ended up losing the game in a 3-0 sweep; however, they put up quite the fight. Halfway through the first set against the Bears, it seemed like it was the Rams’ set to lose, as they sat with a comfortable 11-6 lead against the nationally ranked foes. The Bears were able to get on track with a pair of 3-2 runs to eventually tie it up at 17. The Rams couldn’t keep up afterward and lost the set 25-22.

By Braidon Nourse @braidonnourse

@CSUCollegianThursday, September 15, 2022 19 SPIKES AND SCORES

The Colorado State University volleyball team huddles after winning their game against the University of North Carolina Tar Heels at Moby Arena Aug. 26. CSU won the game 3-1.

Colorado State University outside hitter Kennedy Stanford (17) bumps the ball during the game against the Uni versity of Arkansas Sept. 1. Arkansas won 3-0.

PHOTO BY MICHAEL MARQUARDT THE COLLEGIAN

Colorado State University setter Barrett Power (3) serves the ball against the University of California, Santa Barbara Aug. 27. The Rams won 3-1 and ended their weekend series 2-0.

The Colorado State University Rams volleyball team took a trip to Waco, Texas, to compete in the Baylor Invitational. The Rams played three matches over the span of two days and finished overall 2-1 to close out the road trip.

By Damon Cook @dwcook2001

Horsetooth Reservoir hosts open swim

The Horsetooth Open Water Swim is an event that takes place at Horsetooth Reservoir in Fort Collins. The morning started with a beautiful sunrise — the sun was bright red and cast a pink shadow over the mountain and over the reservoir. It was a cool 44 degrees, and the air was crisp and chilly.

The Colorado State University Swimming & Diving team, unfortunately, did not participate in the open swim meet because per USA Swimming, the combined water and air temperature must be greater than 118. Since the combined temperature was 111, CSU decided to withdraw from theAlthoughrace. CSU didn’t join in the race, there were still people who raced and partook in one of four events: the 10-kilometer, the 2.4mile, the 1.2-mile and the youth swim. The energy was high before the race as the competitors got ready to take the plunge into the reservoir. You could see people jogging and doing anything they could to stay warm in the chilly air.

“The energy of the youth, the excitement, the energy level is just so great,” said Joe Bakel, Horsetooth Open Water Swim race director.

Bakel swam in the race the first two years he was affiliated with the open swim. He also talked about how the people in charge of the race have to adapt to it year after year because of the annual weather changes.

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“Each year, it’s different,” Bakel said. “This year, we had the cold air temperature; one year, we had dense fog; some years, we had high winds.”

“Each year, it’s different. This year, we had the cold air temperature; one year, we had dense fog; some years, we had high winds.”

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When you arrive at Horsetooth Reservoir, you can see all of the athletes warming up and getting ready to get into the reservoir to swim. The water was 67 degrees,

which was significantly warmer than the air.

JOE BAKEL HORSETOOTH OPEN WATER SWIM RACE DIRECTOR

Even if you’re not a filmmaker and just want to learn more about the industry, the creators purposefully provide a space for networking opportunities. Huntand Nyander had some experience with smaller events in past years, but HIFF is their biggest to date. With a hand in just about every job, from marketing to design, they work hard with volunteers and sponsors to help grow the Fort Collins film scene and make the festival possible.

One young film director, Cortez Campos, was certainly making himself known — a sophomore from Syracuse University who flew all the way in from New York after his film “Space Oddity” was accepted to the festival. With numerous awards, including the Young Trailblazer Award from the Official Latino Film and Arts Festival, Campos spoke of his passion for cinema and hopes of continuing his career in directing and producing.

Filmmakers pose for a group photo in the Rialto Theater during Horsetooth Fest Sept. 10.

video on their mobile phones. A narrator gave a brief history of human space travel and proceeded to enlighten the crowd about the increasing hazards of space junk.

If you weren’t feeling up to the planetarium scene, you were able to freely wander the museum and check out a kiosk or two.

Along with some merchandise and assorted business kiosks, there was a lot to explore.

“Inclusiveness over the exclusive ness, people aren’t coming in with the notion that other contenders are their competition (but) rather that they are people who they can work with in the future,” Nyander said.

“The pandemic helped us realize the true value of the festival,” Hunt said. “It’s not just the content, it’s being there and networking with thoseThispeople.”year,they are back on track with their usual indoor settings, which Hunt and Nyander agree better serves their purpose of bringing the community together.

The event had a little something for everyone.

founders tried to meet via Zoom, soon realizing an online event wasn’t going to cut it. Eventually, they were allowed to gather in a pandemic-safe environment, thanks to available outdoor venues.

PHOTO BY MICHAEL MARQUARDT THE COLLEGIAN

Horsetooth Fest, previously known as Horsetooth International Film Festival, kicked off its festivities Thursday at The Elizabeth Hotel terrace.Thefestival is on its fourth year of exhibiting local and global films, art, music and technology over the course of four days.

The Saturday and Sunday events took place at the Rialto Theater and The Lyric. The exhib ited films included themes such as documentary, experimental, narrative and animated.

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Horsetooth film festival brings people together over the art of film

Including everything from art galleries, live sets, theaters and interactive experiences, co-founders John Hunt and Jesse Nyander aim to cater to everyone’s interests.

The second day of the fest was Sept. 9 at the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, which is home to the OtterBox Digital Dome Theater, similar to a planetarium. According to their website, this allows for a 360-degree film viewing with surround sound.

The museum’s coordinator of engagement, Eisen Tamkun, was stationed at his booth, excited to share his demonstrations and fun facts about the foley industry: the job of creating sound effects for movies.

By Alex Hasenkamp @csucollegian

@CSUCollegianThursday, September 15, 2022 21 CINEMA

Throughout the whole night, people milled about the center floor, snacking on grapes and cheese while engaging conversation.

During the pandemic, the HIFF

On Friday, a film called “In Orbit: An Interactive Journey” was displayed in the dome. Created with new technology called Kinetarium, the show encouraged everyone to participate in the space-themed

audience was prompted with a quiz on all the facts they learned.

Fort Collins band DEBR4H performs at The Lyric during Horsetooth Fest Sept. 11.

“The idea is that if you’re a creative or you appreciate creative things, you can have a good time at the festival, regardless of which of those pillars you’re into,” Hunt said.

After the presentation, the

On Sept. 9, the Invincible Czars returned to The Lyric in Fort Collins to perform their live soundtrack to “Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror,” a classic silent horror film directed by F. W. Murnau in 1922.

Bringing in elevated elements of suspense and horror to the already eerie film, the Invincible Czars specialize in “cinematic, experimental ‘rock,’” according to their website. For silent films, that means setting an audible tone for the movie that was not possible at the time of its creation 100 years ago.

“This is the best way you could see a silent movie nowadays because of the live performance.”orchestral

The film follows a couple as they combat the evils of Nosferatu, a vampire who has let loose a plague on their town. An expressionist film, Nosferatu is full of jump scares and terrifyingSomethinghappenings. aboutthe older special effects, the black and white coloration and the terrifying old versions of monsters that are often sexualized in modern film (Count Orlok, the vampire, is not the attractive pining

Robins said he enjoys performing in Fort Collins because of how open and welcoming the community is.

Violinist Phil Davidson plays the violin at the Lyric Cinema Sept. 9. Davidson is a member of the group Invincible Czars and is one of five members of the group that is touring the score for “Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror” that the group is currently touring. PHOTO BY GREGORY JAMES THE COLLEGIAN

Audience members watch “Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror” at The Lyric Sept. 9.

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Events like this aren’t common in the average theater, but at The Lyric, it is the type of novelty it strives to provide the public.

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that a silent film has to have that a lot of films don’t because it has to rely on being extremely translatable,” Ortega said. “If people are interested in stories and how they’re created, silent films are a great way to do that.”

audience’s attention.

“This is the best way you could see a silent movie nowadays because of the live orchestral performance,” Ortega said.

‘Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror’ rocks The Lyric

PHOTO BY SARA SHAVER THE COLLEGIAN

The benefit of silent film is

“It sort of changed our careers,” band member Josh Robins said. “That first tour we did with ‘Nosferatu,’ every show was selling out.”

Fort Collins residents certainly enjoyed the quality of the performance, with several audience members being returning fans of the show.

According to their website, the Invincible Czars are thanked for making this movie “actually scary” with each performance. Whether or not the film was scary before the music, the impact of the composition cannot be ignored, as the band certainly made “Nosferatu” a true

films are,” Ortega said.

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“We can kind of relax here; other people like us are here,” Robins said.

Despite these attributes, the musical accompaniment of the Invincible Czars didn’t detract from the skillful storytelling; rather, it deepened its grip on the audience.

seen this sort of performance outside of Texas, and they wanted to bring it to their fans.

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Serena Bettis

Taylor Paumen

Although Bettis’ own passion for journalism did not stem directly from her dad, his time at CSU and with The Collegian gave her the motivation to bite down on her fear of talking to strangers and find The Collegian newsroom on the second day of classes in 2019. She’s never looked back since.

Originally from the Big Island of Hawaii, she chose to attend Colorado State University to pursue a Bachelor of Fine Arts with a concentration in graphic design along with a minor in entrepreneurship.

As a graphic design student, journalism was not a field Sebastian intended to work in during college, but she embraced the world of publication design through The Collegian. As graphic design focuses on the importance of effective communication, she realized she was truly designing for a fulfilling purpose. Student media will forever have a happy home in her heart.

Between working with her section editors, coordinating news stories between Rocky Mountain Student Media departments and coaching new reporters, Bettis gets to live that dream every day. When she’s not in the newsroom or almost falling asleep in class, you can find Bettis working in the Durrell Marketplace and Café or outside gazing at the beauty that is our campus (and running inside when bees are nearby).

Working with other students who are passionate about what is happening in their community drives her to continue working on impactful design. Sebastian looks forward to what is yet to come while gaining new experience and memories with her staff.

When Bettis was 5, her family moved from Iowa to a tiny town northwest of Fort Collins called Livermore, Colorado, before eventually moving to Fort Collins proper. When she was 8 years old, her dad enrolled at Colorado State University as a nontraditional student veteran, where he found his life’s passion in photojournalism.

When she first joined The Collegian, her time covering volleyball games was tough, as COVID-19 had just taken over. Games were fanless, but she knew it was where she wanted to be. Now as content managing editor, she loves learning things outside of the sports world and strengthening her skills. Now, fans are back, and working in the newsroom to create a weekly paper is her new passion. Paumen is most grateful for the memories created with the entire Collegian team and their work together to create the best content.

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Considering that aforementioned fear, Bettis is constantly surprised to be where she is today. However, thanks to the supportive learning environment at The Collegian and inspiring peers, Bettis has not stopped chasing her teenage dream of being a professional journalist.

Serena Bettis is your 2022-23 editor in chief and is in her final year studying journalism and political science. In her three years at The Collegian, Bettis has also been a news reporter, copy editor, news editor and content managing editor, and she occasionally takes photos, too.

After becoming a page designer as a sophomore, Falyn Sebastian evolved from print editor to design director and has now officially begun her new position as digital and design managing editor.

This year, Bettis’ goals for The Collegian include continuing its trajectory as a unique alt-weekly newspaper, documenting the institutional memory of the paper to benefit students in years to come and fostering a sense of community and growth both inside the newsroom and through The Collegian’s published work. Bettis would like to encourage anyone with story ideas, suggestions, questions, concerns or comments to reach out to her at editor@collegian.com.

When it comes to arranging content in The Collegian’s newsprint, Sebastian formats and arranges the visual media that readers love in a physical copy. After attending content and budget meetings with the editors of each desk, she manages how each week’s visual content fits into the paper by clicking through Adobe InDesign. With a combination of original photos, illustrative graphics and advertisements, Sebastian organizes and delegates tasks to her talented and ever-growing design team.

When coming to Colorado State University, Paumen started as a health and exercise science major but quickly tried to find something new. She found writing and sports were her passions, and The Collegian welcomed her with open arms, reassuring her that this is where she was meant to be.

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Taylor Paumen is the 2022-23 content managing editor for The Collegian and has been with the newspaper since February 2021. She started out as a volleyball recap reporter and was promoted three months later to sports director. Now going into her fourth year, she is working on finishing a major in journalism and media communication and a minor in sports management.

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As The Collegian’s content managing editor, Paumen takes care of approving content for the week, guiding the directors and editors of each desk and occasionally supplying her time to the cannabis and sports desks when they let her.

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Falyn Sebastian

Rachel Baschnagel

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She was born and raised in a one-stoplight Michigan town and moved with her family to the big city of Austin, Texas, at 10 years old. There, she was able to get more in touch with her creative passions. In middle school, she discovered her love for design, and in high school, she became the editor in chief of her school’s yearbook. These passions led her to Colorado State University.

Pallemaerts came to Colorado State University as an English student from Seattle, but she recently declared a journalism and media communication major with an English minor to combine her passions for storytelling and contributing to an informed society. The journalism department has made her feel welcome and connected her with a way to serve the CSU community directly.

Lauren Pallemaerts

Baschnagel understands the sometimes faulty nature of news in the current age, and at The Collegian, she strives to ensure no bias, misinformation or misleading comments weasel their way into the limelight. She couldn’t be more proud of the copy chief and copy editors on her desk and how far they’ve come in the pursuit of true and honest Baschnageljournalism.isasenior journalism and media communication major pursuing a minor in business administration. While she wasn’t always sure she wanted to build a career in journalism, she’s always had an eye for detail and enjoyed writing, especially news-style. She likes most topics of her degree but is particularly fond of copy editing, website design and communications, and she hopes to continue in these areas after she graduates in December.

Rachel Baschnagel is the night editor at The Rocky Mountain Collegian. She leads the copy desk in editing everything the paper publishes, trains reporters and editors and assists in running production nights.

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Outside of work, Baschnagel likes to read — a trait passed down from her mother — and hang out on the water or in forests. She loves spending time with friends, attending concerts, traveling, personal fashion, graphic eyeliner experiments, learning new hairstyles, working out and yoga.

Chloe Leline

Chloe Leline is a fourth-year art student majoring in graphic design and is the current print editor for The Rocky Mountain Collegian. Some of her duties include overlooking and editing the majority of the layout design in the newspaper and pushing the creative limits of the overall paper design.

She also enjoys dabbling in home improvement and construction projects, a skill learned from working with her father from a young age. Her current favorite pastime, though, is teaching her dog how to paddle board — a sweet black lab, Tres, who has been by her side since she was just 11 years old.

Now in her third year, her interests include writing, reading, history, linguistics and traveling; her writing ranges from fiction to movie reviews and news, including features on local bookstores and the performing arts. Pallemaerts studied journalism in Oxford, England, through a New York Times summer program and plans to study abroad at the University of Exeter before she graduates.

She is grateful The Collegian saw what it did in her because it’s allowed her to learn the ins and outs of a newsroom from early on in her college career. Pallemaerts’ favorite part of her job is working alongside her peers to create a product by students, for students.

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At Colorado State University, she’s explored many interests and paths. She put together the Office of the Provost website for CSU; a hand-coded sustainable lifestyle website fully populated with original research and ideas; a professional portfolio site for a prominent author and member of the CSU community; a multimedia story including video, photos, a podcast and a written biography of a Fort Collins Vietnam War veteran; news articles and press releases for CSU SOURCE and The Collegian; academic documents for the CSU administration; infographics on various subjects and much more.

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Working alongside other driven individuals at The Rocky Mountain Collegian brings Leline the extra inspiration that she has been longing for. She hopes her love for design can shine throughout the paper and bring readers that extra spark of joy she was lucky enough to find.

Art and print production give Leline an outlet to express her love of everything visual. Whether it’s a spread design in the newspaper or a quick sketch in her notebook, creating tangible things brings her happiness every day.

Lauren Pallemaerts is copy chief for The Rocky Mountain Collegian, assisting the night editor in running the copy desk and editing just about every piece of content for style, grammar, syntax, ethics, punctuation, accuracy and readability.

Trinity Bonner is The Collegian’s illustration editor for the fall 2022 semester. Starting in 2021 and doing previous illustrative work in high school, she has found illustrations to be a crucial part of the newspaper and everyday life overall.

Trinity Bonner

Growing up in Aurora, Colorado, she began in illustration as a webcomic artist in early high school. Bonner truly loves using her artwork as a means to engage and entertain viewers. To her, comic illustrations are a spectacular way of spreading happiness and joy in a world that desperately needs it. Whether that be a chuckle or a scoff, Bonner sees these little moments of delight as a reminder that joy is a universal constant and an essential part of our being.

Tri Duong

Lucy Morantz

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Lucy Morantz is a fourth-year journalism and political science student minoring in legal studies. She is one of the two photo directors for the fall 2022 semester.

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Duong hopes to learn more about the storytellers he comes by at work or school. Everyone carries with them a unique tale of experience, and it would be lovely to hear who they are and how they ended up here.

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In fifth grade, Duong discovered photography through an after-school class, which led to his journey to becoming a photojournalist today. Whether it is photographing the ordinary walks of daily life or the harsh rambles of the world, Duong will always adhere to a certain philosophy: The product must preserve the liveliness of a worthy moment in the truest and most authentic way possible, or else it is not life.

Tri Duong is a fifth-year journalism student with a minor in chemistry and is profoundly intrigued by the art of documenting life one frame at a time. Duong was born and raised in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, where reunification would one day bring about his family move to Loveland, Colorado, in 2007. For 14 years, his family was separated due to the aftermath of the Vietnam War. Coming from a different country has given him a deeper insight to life and the way of being.

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Bonner sees illustrations as a way to enhance the way we receive media. She sees engagement on a visual level to be such a powerful thing, as it expands and activates one’s imagination, which she views as a vital aspect of being alive.

Beyond her role at The Collegian, Morantz is also a College of Liberal Arts student ambassador and has interned with various political organizations. Outside the newsroom and classroom, Morantz can most likely be found paddle boarding at Horsetooth Reservoir, strolling through Old Town with friends or curating a new hyperspecific playlist to match her many moods.

Growing up with parents who met working as journalists, media has been an ever-present component of Morantz’s life, and this is ultimately what inspired her to pursue a degree and career in journalism. She had always been pulled toward career paths that provided a creative outlet; photojournalism and The Collegian have allowed her to do precisely that while simultaneously fostering her passions and gaining meaningful career experience.

Throughout her college years, Morantz has worked with The Collegian every year. Growing up with the publication this way has given her a unique perspective on all the ways student media has helped students achieve their post-graduation goals, making her excited to see what her own career path with lead to. Additionally, the opportunity to collaborate with so many other student journalists to create a final product will be her most valued takeaway from her time at Colorado State University.

Bonner is a junior studying graphic design and religious philosophy. She plans to continue to create comics and illustrations and hopes to soon develop in animation as another method of creation. Outside of illustrations, she finds joy in playing the guitalele and electric guitar. Most of the beauty she sees in life comes from the human ability to create through a vast amount of mediums.

Working for The Collegian, Duong aspires to bring storytellers and journalists to develop their inspiration of visual communication through an ethical scope. Documentation of fragile and vulnerable reality is fascinating evidence for existence; therefore, it is critical to respect the nature of its realness. In his free time, Duong takes an interest in beekeeping, bartending and traveling as a way to explore the vast unknown of this world.

As news editor, it’s Seibel’s job to ensure the news content being published by The Collegian is accurate, timely and of interest to readers across CSU and Fort Collins.

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Piper Russell is one of The Collegian’s news editors this year and is thrilled to be working in the role. She started as a news reporter her sophomore year, covering news happening around the Colorado State University campus and the Fort Collins community. She continued to cover CSU and Fort Collins news as well as the Associated Students of CSU during her junior year.

Allie Seibel is one of the news editors for The Collegian this year and is excited to start out her first year with the paper in such an exciting role.

When she’s not writing and reporting, you can find her reading and enjoying novels of all varieties (especially classics), hiking and exploring Fort Collins, planning where in the world she would like to travel to next and pretending she understands more of the French language than she actually does.

Ivy Secrest is the first director of The Collegian’s new life and culture section. This section aims to cover cultural events on campus and give readers a deeper look into life and culture-related issues.

Secrest is a Colorado local from Denver and came to Colorado State University in 2020 during the height of the pandemic. She is a third-year journalism and media communication major with a global environmental sustainability minor who has a special interest in science communication. This year, she hopes to utilize these interests as she helps to develop the life and culture desk.

Being a new student to both CSU and The Collegian, Seibel is looking forward to exploring and learning about campus through The Collegian and furthering her passion for journalism alongside the incredibly talented staff she looks up to immensely.

Ivy Secrest

Seibel has a huge passion and enthusiasm for all kinds of writing and reporting and cannot wait to see what powerful, challenging and important stories The Collegian reports on this year. She is so excited to be part of telling CSU history in the making through The Collegian

Piper Russell

As news editor, Russell ensures The Collegian covers important CSU and Fort Collins news accurately, truthfully and thoroughly. The Collegian has already given her many opportunities to hone her writing and reporting skills. She is very grateful and excited to have a leadership position at The Collegian, which will allow her to continue to grow as a reporter and editor.

As well as writing, Russell can be found skiing, hiking, rafting and doing pretty much anything else outdoors, as she’s from the mountains. She loves traveling and hopes to do more of it in the future. She will also read any book she can get her hands on.

Allie Sebel

Russell is now a senior double majoring in journalism and media communication and Spanish. Although she began college undeclared, she quickly discovered her passion for journalism through the classes she took at CSU and her work at The Collegian. She’s always loved all things involving reading and writing, so working at The Collegian ended up being the perfect fit.

Seibel is a freshman journalism and media communication major with an intended double minor in business administration and French and is a member of the Honors Program at Colorado State University. She is from Colorado Springs, Colorado.

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Secrest has a deep passion for conversing with the community and aiming to accurately and fully tell their stories. Other than reporting and editing, her passions include skiing, hiking, dancing, painting, writing poetry and camping. She is also active in CSU’s Outdoor Club, Dead Poets Society and Science Communication Club.

She has been writing with The Collegian since her first year as an arts and culture reporter. She could not be more grateful for the opportunities these past few years have provided her. Especially in regard to connecting to the community and giving her a real sense of what the world of news entails, the experience has been irreplaceable.

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Eckburg hails from Steamboat Springs, Colorado, but she’s no skier. Instead, she spent her time in the mountains exploring her love for writing and painting, which she brought with her to Colorado State University in the fall of 2019.

Lane has covered a magnitude of sporting events, including season-opening games and rival matchups, and notably traveled for the 2021 Mountain West Conference men’s and women’s basketball championships.

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Bella Eckburg

Karsyn Lane is the fall 2022 sports director for The Collegian. She began working at The Collegian in the summer of 2021 as a sports reporter, followed by her promotion to sports editor in the fall of 2021.

In 2020, Paul Brull joined The Rocky Mountain Collegian as an opinion writer, and he continues to fool the paper into letting him stay around.

In her free time, she loves to watch trash TV, write horror fiction and listen to podcasts.

She began her studies at Colorado State University as a health and exercise science student in 2019 but immediately changed her mind, soon discovering she was ready to write for what she was passionate about: sports.

She is currently in the process of completing her fourth year at Colorado State University, continuing her passion for sports media through her journalism and media communication major and sport management minor.

As The Collegian’s sports director, Lane is responsible for discovering the week’s material, pitching the ideas to her reporters and collaborating with the sports editor to prepare the stories for the copy desk professionals. Since joining The Collegian, she occasionally has had the chance to return to her roots and cover CSU sports and have her work appear on the sports desk, capturing the intense emotion of sporting events on paper and building her journalistic portfolio.

As opinion director, Eckburg wishes to help every writer build upon their AP Style skills, boost their confidence and find their voice. Regardless of your personal stances, every opinion has a place on the opinion desk, and Eckburg works hard to make the desk an open and safe environment to have discussions about the community and campus. Her favorite part about working at The Collegian is meeting so many interesting and incredible people who are passionate about telling the stories of Fort Collins and CSU.

Brull is currently a student at Colorado State studying political science and philosophy. He hopes in the future to find gainful employment and eventual work-life balance. Current career interests of his include outdoor education and political science academia.

During the spring of 2021, he worked as an editor for the opinion desk before leaving for Scotland to study abroad for a year. During that time, he wrote for The Saint, the student newspaper at the University of St. Andrews, before returning to Colorado State University as the cannabis desk director.

Journalism gives Eckburg the opportunity to explore the Fort Collins community and life on campus through a critical lens. She enjoys writing about local history, sex and relationships, queer culture and social media’s impact on this generation of young women.

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Bella Eckburg is a fourth-year journalism student with a minor in criminology and criminal justice and is currently serving as The Collegian’s opinion desk director.

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Eckburg is excited to continue working with The Collegian for another year and hopes you’ll find the time to come to the newsroom in the basement of the Lory Student Center to strike up a conversation or sign up for the many available reporter trainings to join the team.

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Paul KarsynBrullLane

Realistically, Brull knows very little about cannabis or the culture surrounding it but hopes to learn quite a bit in the coming year. Among other responsibilities, he will be responsible for content planning, editing writer contributions and producing content on cannabis policy. He hopes to help in the effort to destigmatize cannabis and its use by focusing the desk on exposure to culture, information and current cannabis policy in the state of Colorado.

As she finishes her last year at Colorado State, Lane is most excited to leave behind her legacy as a female sports reporter contributing to the history of The Collegian, just as some of her role models have done before her.

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Alex Hasenkamp is the new arts and entertainment director for The Collegian. Hasenkamp is a sophomore transfer student from the University of Oregon and is originally from Seattle. She has some prior experience in news writing from her high school but is new to the college paper scene.

Nourse joined the crew as a reporter less than a year ago after regretfully not writing during his first year at CSU. Since joining The Collegian, it has been nothing less than a life-changing experience for him. The people Nourse has gotten to meet have turned into lifelong friends during his short tenure thus far.

Nourse is beyond excited to lead a talented group of reporters toward continuing the in-depth coverage of all CSU sports.

She finds writing for arts and entertainment is a good tool to utilize in order to learn more about her new surroundings of Fort Collins. It is a great way to connect with people and find fun and artistic ways to spend her time. Hasenkamp thinks supporting your local artists is an important part of being involved in a community, and she will do her best to inform the CSU students of how they can best participate.

Career-wise, working for a newspaper after she graduates is not her top priority, but continuing to engage with some branch of journalism is her current plan.

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Alex Hasenkamp

Braidon Nourse is the fall 2022 sports editor for The Collegian. He started working for The Collegian in November 2021 as a sports reporter but has taken on the editor role this fall.

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Hasenkamp started out as an art major her freshman year at UO, then switched to journalism and media communication for her second year. She hopes to continue working at The Collegian throughout college and hopefully get some journalism-related internships over the summer. She currently does not have a declared minor but is leaning toward pursuing one in French.

As he enters into his third year at Colorado State University, he is excited for the many opportunities that await him, including receiving his journalism and media communication degree.

As sports editor, Nourse oversees the sports desk, composed of dedicated reporters to whom he assigns content and assists whenever they need help. It is also his responsibility to fact-check, edit for grammar and painstakingly confirm every stat used in sports stories. He also still writes stories and creates content for the desk when needed.

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Starting his CSU journey as a journalism and media communication major, Nourse plans to stay the course and finish the major. At one point, he was interested in a double minor in sport management and business administration but has since dropped both minors and found journalism is his one true interest.

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