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Thursday, September 1, 2022Collegian.com2 Author Terry Mark stands at his table at the Fort Collins Comic Con Aug. 27. Mark is the author of a series of alternate-history steampunk horror novels called “The Vim Hood Chronicles.” In addition to his novels, Mark created figurines and concept art of the characters in his novels. His latest novel, “Kill the Night,” follows Gunslinger, who chases Nikola Tesla and Thomas Edison as they race across turn-of-the-century America, fearing their electricity will destroy the world. PHOTO BY GREGORY JAMES THE COLLEGIAN TOP STORIESTOP STORIES FOCO EVENTSFOCO EVENTS NEWS: Meridian Village construction on pause since March 2020 PAGE 7 CANNABIS: LFTE: A note on the cannabis desk’s direction PAGE 11 SPORTS: The Hidden Opponent: Destigmatizing mental health in athletics PAGE 20 A&E: Embrace the last days of summer on the Fort Collins Trolley PAGE 21 PHOTO: Madness is Back in Moby PAGE 14

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In a quote from the press release, Director of Transfort & Parking Services Drew Brooks said Transfort has made several adjustments that will not require additional staff or affect the stability of their services. According to the press release, service times have been adjusted for certain routes to improve connectivity between bus lines. Currently, six of the most popular routes — routes 2, 6, 7, 8, 16 and MAX — have extended services one hour each day, with last departures in the 8 p.m. hour. For the bus routes that are suspended entirely, Transfort is offering an on-demand taxi service that allows people to schedule a trip along a suspended route or to a linked route or transit center. Passengers must call 970-225-4831 the day of requested services. The press release states, “This service will be available Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.” All Transfort services remain fare free. Several employees and patrons highly recommended downloading the app Ride Transfort or checking to return to full services as soon as staffing levels allow. “Now hiring” ads can be seen on their website, buses and at various bus stops around FortSummaryCollins. of changes from the press release: ■ “Route 6: Northbound and southbound service times will be adjusted to five minutes later to enhance connections with MAX and Route 5.

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■ “FLEX Express to Boulder: resuming the last northbound and southbound trips, which were previously suspended. Last southbound departure from the Downtown Transit Center in Fort Collins at 5:20 p.m. Last northbound departure from 18th & Euclid in Boulder at 7:20 p.m. ■ “Route 19: Service suspended. ■ “Routes 6, 7: Saturday service suspended.

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■ “Routes 2, 6, 7, 8, 16, and MAX: Extending service one hour later in the evening. Last departures will be in the 8 p.m. hour.

■ “HORN: Monday–Friday frequency every 20 minutes; Saturday service suspended.” Reach Miles Buchan at news@collegian.com.

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A Transfort MAX bus at Spring Creek Station Aug. 26. The MAX features stations with ticket machines, level boarding, traffic light priority and a dedicated guideway for much of its route.

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Another series of Transfort route suspensions was issued to begin Aug. 15 and will remain in place until further notice. A press release by the City of Fort Collins states recent staffing shortages have limited the services they can provide at this Routetime.19 is the most recent line to have its entire schedule suspended, joining routes 11 and 12. Some routes have had adjustments to circulation rate, and for some, Saturday services areMostsuspended.individuals at the Colorado State University Transit Center, when asked about their experiences with the bus system lately, said their schedule was not impacted by the recent changes. One student, however, said she has had to become much more aware of current bus schedules.

■ “Route 92: All service times are adjusted five minutes later to accommodate new Poudre High School bell time changes.

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Marcalready. Barker, chair of the Pandemic Preparedness Team, a job that was created after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020, has watched the university public health requirements change over two and a half years. “As much as things have changed, a lot of things behind the scenes are still very much part of my every day,” Barker said. “While we no longer have mask mandates, ... a lot of the work around monitoring the data — looking at trends and models for exactly where we are relative to COVID and the virus — those are still very much part of my every day. So things have changed dramatically, but we still monitor all of the triggers to ensure that we are in a good place to pivot if we have to.” Since nearly the beginning of the pandemic, CSU’s scientific research team has founded and furthered research efforts regarding COVID, said Dr. Heather Pidcoke, CSU’s chief medical research officer. Pidcoke said she saw the establishment of several research project groups to monitor COVID data at the university and help public health efforts in Larimer County and in the state of “ThereColorado.were multiple groups that almost immediately started working on research projects,” Pidcoke said. “There was vaccine development work, a project to look at testing masks that came from overseas that had not reached the full authorization process to make sure they were safe and effective (and) a project from the School of Music, (Theatre and Dance) to research aerosols and the safety of performing arts that gained over $100,000 of funding through donations and support from other performing arts organizations globally.”

“I certainly hope that we continue forward a lot of these efforts because the methodology will be very important for responding to future pandemics.”

While reflecting on the amount of research that has benefitted Colorado, Fort Collins and CSU, Pidcoke said she hopes the research done is helpful in preparation for any future pandemics. “I certainly hope that we continue forward a lot of these efforts because the methodology will be very important for responding to future pandemics,” Pidcoke said. “CSU has a dynamic and hugely talented and very diverse group of researchers that came together and collaborated and not only made things better for our own campus but are making things better for the community.”

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Barker, whose team continues to monitor COVID-19 at CSU with cautious optimism as what’s shaping up to be the largest firstyear class ever enters the university, hopes the disruptions to learning due to COVID-19 are as minimal as “Ipossible.have a strong desired hope that COVID doesn’t significantly disrupt the academic experience of a single student on our campus,” Barker said. “The overarching theme — and my hope for folks in our community — is that we remain vigilant. The virus is still here, and it is going to be here, so I think we all have a duty, in the mantra of ‘Rams take care of Rams,’ to continue to be responsible.” Reach Allie Seibel at news@ collegian.com

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Colorado State university’s fall semester COVID-19 guidelines present what University public health officials hope is an optimistic outlook on the presence and impact of the disease on campus. In comparison to the guidelines for the fall 2021 semester — which required masks in every building, including residence halls, dining halls and classrooms; testing twice a week for students who had not been vaccinated and contact-tracing procedures — this semester’s restrictions are significantly reduced. On July 26, CSU’s Pandemic Preparedness Team published guidelines for the fall 2022 semester. The university stated masks were no longer a requirement on campus nor booster vaccinations or regular testing. All incoming students, however, still have to upload proof of complete vaccination — boosters optional but encouraged — or declare an exemption if they haven’t

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Once Meridian Village opened, the plan was for Newsom Hall residents to relocate into the new residence hall to make way for deconstruction of Newsom as part of phase two of the Meridian Village project, according to the Coloradoan article. In regard to the future, “I do not yet know what we will be doing with that site, but if we do construct new residence halls, it is likely that there will be a modification to the original Meridian Village plans,” Strombom wrote.“Whileweare waiting for a decision to be made about the former Aylesworth Hall site, Parking & Transportation Services is utilizing that area as additional parking for on-campus residents, so I think it’s having a positive impact from that perspective,” Strombom wrote. Strombom also wrote other projects involving housing on campus include window replacement in Westfall Hall slated for October of thisAccordingyear. to Strombom, “(Housing & Dining) also contracted with a structural engineering firm that is assessing our current residence halls to determine the feasibility of adding more rooms to those buildings.” Reach Samy Gentle at news@collegian.com.

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@samy_gentle_ The construction site for the Meridian Village residence community has sat untouched since March 2020, as the project was put on hold when the COVID-19 pandemic hit.In 2022,as Fort Collins and Colorado State University are entering the post-pandemic era, what is stopping the construction of this housing project fromCSUresuming?Facilities Management, CSU Housing & Dining Services and the university’s contracted design-build team cooperatively made the decision to pause the project when the campus closed back in 2020, according to an email from Mari Strombom, the executive director of CSU Housing & Dining Services. “Theproject has remained on pause since then due to the impact of enrollment fluctuations on the demand for on-campus housing,” Strombom wrote. Before resuming the construction project, CSU Housing & Dining Services needs to know enrollment projections for the upcoming three, five and 10 years to ensure the amount of on-campus housing is sufficient for incoming classes while not having empty rooms, according to “WeStrombom.have contracted with an outside firm for updated information on student demand, market conditions and a thorough financial analysis,” Strombom wrote. The Meridian Village construction delay is unrelated to the current housing issues resulting in students being placed in the Best Western University Inn on College Avenue and Elizabeth Street, Strombom wrote, as the original opening date of the Meridian Village residence community was fall 2023. Also part of the original vision for Meridian Village, according to Strombom, was redevelopment of Newsom Hall in addition to the redevelopment of the former Aylesworth Hall location, where the Meridian Village construction site currently“Aylesworthis. housed students from 1958 through 1970 but became offices after Westfall and Durward halls, known as the Towers, opened in 1968,” according to a 2019 ColoradoanAyleswortharticle. Hall was deconstructed during the summer of 2019, the article states. According to a 2019 CSU SOURCE article, initial visions for the first phase of the project included “1,100 beds split across three buildings as well as a temporary dining and mail facility, the realignment of Meridian Avenue and renovations of the Braiden Hall parking lot and Ram’s Horn Express and Sports Grill.”

The construction zone on the future lot of Meridian Village, a new housing community on campus that was scheduled to be completed in 2025. COLLEGIAN FILE PHOTO

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Muñiz isn’t the only honors student intrigued by a shared interest in academics. This benefit is part of the Honors Program’s mission. According to their website, “honors students benefit from small, discussionbased seminars taught by some of the university’s finest faculty members, personalized academic advising, priority enrollment, opportunities for leadership, research and community service and special scholarships.” These opportunities attract several incoming students, and they aren’t isolated benefits. For some, the Honors Learning Community can serve as a highly motivating environment that helps keep students accountable. “I kind of knew right away that if I wasn’t surrounded with other people who had the same sort of academic priority as I wanted to have, I would sort of fall into a groove of not putting academics first,” said Peter Novak, a first-year honors student and biomedical sciencesAccordingmajor. to both Muñiz and Novak, the Honors Program has followed through with these benefits. Everyone — from professors to RAs — has been both academically and emotionally supportive as they’ve navigated the beginning of the year. “I mean, everyone else keeps each other pretty accountable,” Novak said. “If someone’s studying, you’re not going to talk them out of studying to go do something.”

This kind of peer encouragement isn’t exclusive to honors students; however, it is more prominent within the Learning Communities. The students committed to creating this environment often put extra effort into maintaining it. “One of my friends hasn’t even really seen her RA yet,” Novak said. “And that’s like a lot of people, but I feel like everyone in the AV knows their RA pretty well.” The honors title can be a little intimidating and create high expectations. Knowing students further along in the program, like RAs, can help alleviate the pressure. “He’s not going to promise to know everything,” Novak said about his RA. “But he’ll always point us in the right direction to a resource that knows how to support us if he can’t.”

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Muñiz said not pushing themself too hard is essential for maintaining mental health, and balance in education is key. They also emphasized the support available in the program, particularly from professors.

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While some students are living in standard residence halls and some are living at Fort Collins’ Best Western University Inn, others have opted to live in Learning Communities. Academic Village houses one of the best-known living-learning communities: honors. The honors residence halls — Honors and Aspen halls and sections of Edwards Hall — are meant to encourage honors students to collaborate and provide them with a living space that supports their heightened workload and intense study habits. While this may sound exclusive, in 2018, the Colorado State University Honors Program reported admitting 48% of its applicants — 1,079 students. Dorm life took a drastic turn during the pandemic, but it is now back in full swing. Honors students can now experience the full benefits of the Learning Community, receiving support from resources like resident assistants and peers that may be less accessible in a standard dorm.

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This is important because honors is not without its struggles some feel the effects of imposter syndrome while others struggle to set healthy boundaries.

The decision of whether a student should choose to apply to a Learning Community is personal. However, the benefits are“Ifclear.they have the opportunity, I definitely would take it,” Novak said. “It’s worth it if you want a ... very strong sense of community to people you can rely on.” Whether you’re looking for a community to hold you accountable or like-minded academics who will help you manage your studies, Learning Communities could be the right place to level up your education. Reach Ivy Secrest at news@collegian.com.

Thalía Muñiz, a first-year student at Colorado State University majoring in environmental and natural resource economics, sits in the Academic Village Honors Hall Aug. 27. “I decided to go into honors because they offer a lot of resources, like smaller class sizes, more support for us and also help with scholarship money,” Muñiz said.

“I knew that the people in the program were very focused on their studies, and that’s the kind of community I wanted to be in,” said Thalía Muñiz, a firstyear honors student majoring in environmental and natural resource economics.

“As a disabled student, it is kind of difficult to get myself out there,” Muñiz said. “I get nervous, like, with my teachers because I don’t want them to think of me differently because I have to have certain accommodations.” Muñiz explained honors was much better at accommodating their needs than their high school had been. It has been a positive step in their education.

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The Student Recreation Center offers access to gym equipment, a pool and even personal training. The staff is friendly and helpful and will guide you through work ing out at the gym if it’s your first time. Just be sure to check how busy things are at Rec Cam & Counts. Group classes If you still want to experience the Rec but crave social interac tion, look into the classes they offer. You can do yoga or kick boxing and try out new skills in a safe group environment. If you find clubs and working out alone aren’t for you, this is a great alter native. Classes are consistent and can be a weekly part of your rou tine. They’re included in student fees for Rec members, and you’ll be supporting your fellow Rams as they learn to teach.

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5 ways to get active on campus RECREATION A cyclist passes in front of the Student Recreation Center Aug. 28, 2021. All full-time Colorado State University students have unlimited free access to gym equipment, personal training opportunities, a pool and outdoor equipment rentals. COLLEGIAN FILE PHOTO

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If you want something a little less serious and more fun and play ful, join Intramural Sports. You can play dodgeball, volleyball and several other sports competitively with a team of friends. You can go into it seriously competitive or go just for fun; either way, it’s a great way to meet new people and let off some steam. Just be sure to keep an eye on registration dead lines, or they’ll fly by before you and your friends can decide on a cool team name.

The gym Are you more self-motivated and don’t need the camarade rie part of physical activity?

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@ivysecrest Colorado is a famously active state, and Colorado State University is an even more motivating environment. Between yoga on the Intramural Fields, bikers zooming through cam pus without concern and the whole scene being framed by the stunning foothills, it isn’t shocking that the CSU community has an appreciation for getting active. If you’re interested in having a more movement-filled college experience, here are a few places to get started. Clubs One of the simplest ways to build your social circle and get active is by joining clubs. There’s something for everyone: If you’re looking to get moving and grooving with cool people, try Snowriders (skiing and snowboarding), CHAARG (wellness community), the Alpine Club (climbing) or the Outdoor Club. Active social clubs like these four offer a welcoming space for beginners to get into new activities and sometimes provide members with deals, like discounts on ski passes.

The Outdoor Program If you’re looking for something a little more outdoors-focused and guided, look into the Rec’s Outdoor Program. Learn to rock climb or ski, and when you’re ready to hit the great outdoors solo, you can even rent equip ment. There is no need to drop a month’s pay on a tent so you can camp by the Cache la Poudre River; CSU’s got your back while you’re figuring it all out. Tapping into the resources avail able in order to stay active will ele vate your college experience. No one wants to spend all day sitting behind a computer, so why not put some ef fort into finding a physical activity that works for you? No matter your athletic style, there are outlets for you on campus. Don’t let a lack of experience or social anxiety stop you from discovering a new passion. Reach Ivy Secrest at news@ collegian.com.

Now, this isn’t abstinenceonly education, so I’m not going to pretend people don’t smoke cannabis under 21, but know there is a reason for the age cap on when it’s legal for you to consume cannabis. Our nerve cells produce cannabinoids, which is why weed affects the brain in the first place, and those nerves are producing it for a reason. As you mature, your brain is mapping out pathways and regulating things like appetite, memory and sleep, and when you’re consuming something that’s using those receptors, your brain has to work around the weed signals. You want your brain to figure out the best way to care for you before you introduce altering substances. If you’re over 21 and you know the risks, it’s safe to say your egg brain won’t be frying in a hot pan anytime soon, but if you’re underage, please make sure you’re being safe and letting your brain work itself out before you dive headfirst into the cannabis world. Reach Bella Eckburg at cannabis@collegian.com.

By Bella Eckburg @yaycolor If you were to ask the stoners in your life for their reasons for smoking weed, you might hear sentiments of anxiety relief, fun and pain management, among others. Whether you’re using cannabis to have a recreationally fun night with your friends or to calm your nerves after a stressful day, the effects are undeniable. You might be familiar with the Drug Abuse Resistance Education program, more commonly known as D.A.R.E. It mainly consisted of law enforcement officers talking to groups of students about saying no to drugs and avoiding gang violence, and it was founded in Los Angeles.

The D.A.R.E. program was a direct result of the infamous War on Drugs and was used as a way to keep children in the United States safe from the spooky world of drugs. In short, it didn’t work.

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Conversely, cumulative lifetime exposure to cannabis “was associated with lower scores on a test of verbal memory but did not affect other cognitive abilities such as processing speed or executive function.”

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Like most drugs with addictive qualities, THC tells your brain to release more dopamine and triggers your reward system, which makes you happy. Now, cannabis is not nearly as addictive as harder drugs like cocaine or heroin, and according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, “marijuana use disorders are often associated with dependence” as opposed to strict chemical addiction. This means many people can stop using cannabis if they feel like it, but they might experience some withdrawal symptoms, like irritability, mood or sleep issues, the same way you might feel if you drink a cup of coffee every morning for a year and then skip a few days. They might be a little grouchy, but they’ll feel better after a few weeks of zero use. The bottom line: Is cannabis bad for you? When compared to other drugs, not really, but the results of research done on the long-term impacts of cannabis use usually depend on when an individual began using it. According to NIDA, studies “suggest that marijuana use can cause functional impairment in cognitive abilities,” and the severity of the impairment depends on the aforementioned factor.

This is your brain on drugs. No, seriously, it is.

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Not only did the D.A.R.E. program use the same tactics that abstinence-only sex education teaches — which, of course, also does not work — it also used officers instead of addiction specialists — the people who get you in trouble, not those who help you get educated. Unsurprisingly, the PSAs and education programs of the 1980s missed some key information on what actually happens when you take drugs. So what really happens to your brain on drugs? It can’t just be an egg frying in a pan and destroyed neural pathways, right? When it comes to weed, the chemical composition of THC is similar to that of a chemical your brain already produces called anandamide, and this makes your brain recognize THC as something that can bind to your cannabinoid receptors. This is why you feel the effects of cannabis when you use it: Your brain says it can enter, and it delivers the message. When the chemical reaches the cannabinoid receptors, it affects areas of your brain that send messages to your nervous system. This can result in a change in your perception of sensory stimuli or time, your memory, coordination and more.

“If you’re over 21 and you know the risks, it’s safe to say your egg brain won’t be frying in a hot pan anytime soon, but if you’re underage, please make sure you’re being safe and letting your brain work itself out before you dive headfirst into the cannabis world.”

Legal cannabis research is relatively new to the academic world, so there is more research to do, but overall, you’re likely fine if you want to use it as long as you’re aware of the risks.

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Unlike last week’s Berkel indica, this strain will put you to sleep, if you allow it. It’s very much an eye-heavy high, drying out my eyes and getting me in the mood for some rest. This strain will have you grabbing the eye drops and also some water. This indica was not as dry as last week’s strain, but it’s intensely potent and made me cough more than I was used to. But besides the dried out eyes and throat, the joint gave me what I wanted at that moment: a good high.

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The Solution’s strain was very flavorful as well, with a potpourri kind of taste — but in a good way. It’s definitely a stronger sophisticated taste that starts to spark your creativity trying to distinguish what it’s like. All in all, I’d pick this flower over last week’s, as it was not as dry, gave the high needed in any situation and isn’t too expensive for a nice taste. If you head to The Green Solution and look for a Blues Brothers product, any of their options are a good choice. Reach Taylor Paumen at cannabis@collegian.com.

@csucollegian Editor’s Note: All letters from the editor reflect the views of the author only and do not represent a stance taken by The Collegian. Dear readers, To those wondering, I am Paul Brull, this year’s director of the cannabis desk. Up until now, Bella Eckburg, The Collegian’s opinion director, Taylor Paumen, The Collegian’s content managing editor and Grayson Acri, our (current) sole writer for the section, have been holding down the fort. They are all lovely humans, and I am deeply appreciative of their coverage so far. From strain reviews to opinion articles to guides for newcomers, these folks have covered the gamut already. I am writing this letter, though, not just to inform our fair readership of what they undoubtedly already know; I am writing to set the tone of the section, my place in it and what I hope for the future. Cannabis is a topic of cognitive dissonance in the United States. On one hand, it remains federally illegal, highly prosecuted and historically tied to racism. On the other, in the states where it is legal, it proves itself a booming enterprise. Colorado businesses alone sold $2.2 billion of cannabis products in 2021 and $13.1 billion total since the beginning of 2014. This is not to say legalization has been a perfect process. Despite minority individuals being the most impacted by historical cannabis policy, only around 17% of Colorado cannabis business owners identify as minorities, according to The Denver Post. These complexities about the substance, the culture around it and its policy deserve coverage. The cannabis desk is, at our core, a topic-centered enterprise. We are here to celebrate the human victories and experience cannabis brings while also highlighting the inequities in its deregulation process. Further, and more importantly, we are here to destigmatize cannabis users in the public narrative. The stories we write are important, but the underlying exposure is perhaps more so. I want the desk to tackle both hard and easy questions with equal vigor. Also, we are local. Despite the large-scale cognitive dissonance cannabis invokes, the scope of The Collegian remains the same. We are here to report on Fort Collins and Colorado cannabis news, policy and opinions. Though the broader dialogue around cannabis in the United States continues to evolve, our contribution will focus on the community here. If broader policy affects Fort Collins, it will be reported on. Otherwise, it may find a home in a different newspaper. I am an odd duck to run this desk. Up until this point, I’ve been relatively uninvolved with the cannabis issue. Sure, I’ve had a few edibles and smoked a few joints, but my experience with the substance, culture and policy is very limited. I will be learning with the readership. Therefore, I hope to make this labor of love a community enterprise. None of us know everything, especially me. I want everyone who wishes to be as involved as possible, whether as a guest contributor, a writer for The Collegian or merely an engaged citizen. If this sounds like what you wish to read and be part of, welcome. I hope we can learn together. If this sounds like something you want to help build, please get in touch. Every contribution on the topic is worthy of review. Thank you all.

Before we dive into this week’s review, I have to get something off my chest: Last week’s review on LivWell Enlightened Health’s Artsy Berkel indica strain was slightly swayed. I mentioned how the flower was on the weaker side and nice for a relaxing evening. While I wasn’t wrong, the strain seems to be affected drastically by your situation.

The Blues Brothers’ Solution — to a nice high

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I first smoked Berkel one morning after a good night’s rest, which seemed to be why it didn’t hit too hard. However, I smoked it again after a night out in Old Town before brunch one morning, and I was quickly surprised at the effect smoking had on an empty stomach and a slight headache. That being said, take these reviews with a grain of salt because at the end of the day, everyone’s body is different. But with my experience and knowledge, I will always try to give you the best recommendations I can. That’s why for this week and moving forward, I’ll be trying each strain a few times so I can give you an accurate depiction of what to expect when smoking cannabis. This week, I decided to steer away from loose buds and snatched a classic pre-rolled joint. Acquiring already-packed joints is the most convenient way to buy weed, if you ask me. I made the choice to pick a company I was familiar with and knew had good cannabis. The Blues Brothers have made a spiritual connection to music, now tying it to the psychic joy of cannabis. You can find Blues Brothers products at The Green Solution dispensary on North College Avenue. If you visit The Blues Brothers’ website, you’ll find they’re a brand from Belushi’s Farm, founded by Jim Belushi, brother of John Belushi, who is a Blues Brother himself (from the 1980 movie). On their website, you’ll also come to find you can’t buy the flower, as they distribute their products to Oregon, Oklahoma, Illinois, Massachusetts and our lovely ColoradoHowever,dispensaries. everysingle time I have been to The Green Solution, they have a supply of Blues Brothers joints. Pre-rolls are actually all The Green Solution sells of Blues Brothers, but you can pick from three different indica strains and one sativa strain. TheSolution is a gram pre-roll that totals 30.31% THC, which is one of the highest percentages I’ve seen and bought. Coming out at almost $10 pretax, the strength speaks for itself — regardless of if you’ve eaten a full dinner or are slightly hungover, this cannabis will get you high.

By Paul Brull

To learn about the background of The Collegian’s cannabis desk, read our introductory letter from former editor-in-chief Katrina Leibee. Reach Paul Brull at cannabis@ collegian.com. desk’s FROM THE EDITOR BY KERZIC ILLUSTRATION BY TRIN BONNER THE COLLEGIAN “Unlike last week’s Berkel indica, this strain will put you to sleep, if you allow it.”

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3. Colorado State University defensive specialist Helena Perez (27) cheers after the Rams score a point against the University of Northern Colorado Aug. 30. CSU lost 3-1.

6. Colorado State University outside hitter Kennedy Stanford (17) waits for a serve from the University of California, Santa Barbara Aug. 27. The Rams won 3-1.

5. The CSU volleyball starters line up before a game against the University of Northern Colorado and watch UNC’s intro Aug. 30. CSU lost 3-1.

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2. Colorado State University middle blocker Malaya Jones (1) blocks the ball during the CSU volleyball game against the University of North Carolina Tar Heels at Moby Arena Aug. 26. CSU won set four 25-17.

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1. 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 3-1.

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Editor’s Note: This is a satire piece from The Collegian’s opinion section. Real names and the events surrounding them may be used in fictitious/semi-fictitious ways. Those who do not read the editor’s notes are subject to being offended. Have you ever found yourself walking along the chalkedup Plaza of the Lory Student Center and been stopped in your tracks by an absolute Ram familyHerebeauty?onthe Colorado State University campus, we have it all: goth girls on skateboards, frat boys in khaki shorts, women in STEM, horse-lovers andSearchingmore. for the love of your life on campus can be difficult, especially when you’re already five minutes late for your class on the third floor of the Andrew G. Clark Building. Luckily for you, The Collegian is full of sleuthy journalists hungry for drama, and we’ve got you covered — so furiously climb those stairs. If you think you met the one in the line for bagels in the LSC, but they scurried off before you could ask for their Snapchat — of course, so the potential ghosting in your future is less hurtful to both parties — you can send your cries of missed connections to You’re in love with them, and we’re printing your government name to help them find you. Everyone loves a secret admirer, especially if it’s a secret being kept from both of you. Rams take care of Rams here at CSU, and we at The Collegian have heroically stepped forward to provide the best kind of help: setting up a loveCollegeconnection.campuses are rampant with singles looking to mingle, and you never know where your true love may be lurking. Could they be sitting in the Morgan Library reading Karl Marx? Are they sleeping through their classes on the grass next to Willard O. Eddy Hall with a sweatshirt covering their face? You never know, but of course, we do. We’re journalists. We know everything. It’s time to rebuild this country’s faith in the media. Journalists have been demonized for far too long, and we want to show you how committed we are to fostering a family-building campus. TheCollegian works alongside CSU, so we need to ensure future generations of Ram readers are well on their way to enrollment, so have a bunch of Ram lambs and thank us later. Reach Bella Eckburg at letters@ collegian.com.

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Editor’s Note: All opinion section content reflects the views of the individual author only and does not represent a stance taken by The Collegian or its editorial board. The first few weeks at college are exciting, especially for firstyear students. Meeting new friends, attending the first of many lectures and learning the ins and outs of Fort Collins are a few of many things new Colorado State University students can look forwardHowever,to. with the first few weeks come the first few weekends, when the expectation is seemingly to party like Monday is neverCSUcoming.isn’t necessarily known as a party school, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t any parties. Niche rated CSU as the third top party school in Colorado, and with an undergraduate enrollment of over 25,000 students, it’s almost inevitable you’ll come across partying.Asurvey by Niznik Behavioral Health found that for roughly 27% of students, partying played a part in their college decision. For some others, partying is the last way they would want to spend their weekends, but they feel like they have to conform to party culture. It’s what you’re supposed to do in college, right? Not really. Partying is common, but it’s not the only way to have fun while at CSU. There are football games and basketball games, where it might be more fun to watch a winning team. Old Town — full of fun shops, boutiques, restaurants and events — is just north of campus. Attending a dorm party pales in comparison to seeing a concert at Aggie Theatre. Greek life is another significant aspect of the CSU party scene, with 56 recognized chapters of fraternities and sororities. There are many reasons to rush or not rush and become involved with Greek life, and a common consideration is parties. Frat parties are fun for some people, but they’re not for everyone. Just like with an average party, anything can happen at a frat party, and some find that uncertainty daunting. There is no reason to fear frat parties — or Greek life itself — but there are genuine concerns that come with them. Steering clear of frat parties could make some students feel aren’tsafer.everyone’s idea of fun. Parties are a place where alcohol is accessible and often integral, and not every college student is prepared to drink safely. In a 2019 Youth Risk Behavior Survey, a little less than one-third of high schoolers reported they consumed alcohol in the last 30 days, and that number jumps to 80% of college students reporting they drink, according to the American Addiction Centers. It’s a very sudden change between seeing drinking as something adults do and seeing it as something your peers do. The change is sometimes abrupt, and not everyone wants to make that leap. Making the choice to drink comes with a lot of very real concerns, like saying something stupid and wicked hangovers. There’s bad or that we should go back to Prohibition days, but many students get roped into drinking without thinking about whether they actually want to. Getting drunk doesn’t mean you’re automatically going to have fun; it means you’re going to be drunk. College is for many things, and having fun is assuredly one of them, but having fun at CSU doesn’t have to involve getting blackout drunk and waking up with the worst headache of your life. Having fun doesn’t have to involve a party at all. Each student at CSU has their own path to graduation. For some, the path is paved with parties, ragers and going out. For others, the path means staying in. Both options are viable, and both can create a meaningful college experience.

Partying in college is fun but not integral to your experience

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Partying may seem like the thing to do in college, but in actuality, it’s just one of many things to do. Enjoying your time at CSU can involve partying, but it doesn’t have to. There’s no right way to experience college, so only focus on doing what you want to do — what feels right to you — and, of course, have fun. Reach Dillon Gross at letters@ collegian.com.

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“Getting drunk doesn’t mean you’re automatically going

By Callum Burke

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. Take a quick second out of your day and look outside to observe the vivacious greenery offered by our beautiful state of Colorado. No matter where you decide to look, a tree species of some sort is bound to be within sight, and that is no coincidence. Trees are vitally important to our ecosystem, and it doesn’t hurt that they look so majestic swaying left to right in a calm theUnfortunately,breeze.generalcost of a baby tree under 10 feet tall can reach up to $100 — not to mention trees above that height can be sold for several hundreds of dollars. A hefty price for wood and leaves, if you ask me. Thankfully, affordable trees have made their way to Fort Collins, and the Arbor Day Foundation’s Community Canopy program is to thank for that, making our city more eco-friendly and colorful. In collaboration with the Community Canopy program, Fort Collins will purchase 1,000 locally grown trees to be sold to residents for just $25 Althougheach.cheap tree prices alone are cause for celebration, it is the long-term positive impacts of these trees being planted that make this program so worthwhile, especially for Fort Collins. Trees assist the environment in a variety of different ways. For starters, trees lower home energy costs year-round by serving as natural windbreaks in the winter months and offering shade in the summer months. The natural heating and cooling offered by trees can keep electricity costs down consistently throughout theAdditionally,year. the surge of new trees being planted will contribute to increasing our air and water filtration, reducing stray stormwater runoff by absorbing groundwater and, most importantly, slowing down climate change and sprucing up our neighborhood with more greenery.

Planting new trees has proven to be “one of the most effective ways to reduce atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) and limit global warming,” according to Discovery. Canopy cover provided from these locally grown, soon-to-beplanted trees will combat climate change by preparing for future tree loss from the invasive insects already causing damage to our parks and disease withering away older trees in ourBeginningcommunity.Aug.

Reach Callum Burke at letters@collegian.com.

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Eco-friendly FoCo welcomes 1,000 baby trees to town

1, 27 different species of trees were made avail able for purchase online with a limit of three trees maximum per household to ensure ev eryone wanting to get involved had an opportunity to get their hands on a baby tree. Residents who purchase a tree will receive 5-gallon trees and are expected to plant them and provide ongoing care to upkeep health, which is the least that should be done for such a cheap tree premium. These baby trees will be available for pickup from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 10 for those who have reserved a tree, but it does not stop there. In a wholesome attempt to make this program more appealing, any trees unclaimed or leftover by Sept. 16 will be donated, ensuring every tree of the 1,000 provided will be planted. However, it’s looking like Fort Collins residents pulled through and reserved all 1,000 trees, so we’ll have to wait and see these trees popping up at aroundresidencesthecity.

“Although cheap tree prices alone are cause for celebration, it is the long-term positive impacts of these trees being planted that make this program so worthwhile, especially for Fort Collins.”

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It’s time to get this out of the way: Completely objectively, bias aside, paper-topaper, this game won’t even be close. There’s a reason Las Vegas and the betting apps have the spread hovering around 30, and the University of Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh isn’t one to pull up just because his team is leading by a fair margin. But it doesn’t stop at Harbaugh. There’s a quarterback competition in full motion in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and there are two very capable passers trying to prove why they deserve to be “the guy.” In the first game of the season, Colorado State University will have to try to stymie a Big Ten inMediaatremindedCadeaswinningchampionship-quarterback,graduatestudentMcNamaraeveryoneBigTenFootballDaysbackJuly,andthesenior is as confident as ever heading into the Wolverines’ first game. There will be no punches pulled by McNamara, who has reportedly only improved since last season, as he tries to win the job. If sophomore J.J. McCarthy ends up coming in, which Harbaugh said is very possible, he too will be trying to do everything he can to score and prove himself the best quarterback on the Wolverines’ roster. I’ll cave and admit the Michigan defense is unproven and will likely face a regression from last season following the departure of NFLcaliber players in Aidan Hutchinson, David Ojabo and Dax Hill. But they’ll still be better than what the Mountain West Conference has to offer: defenses CSU did not fare so well against last season. Sure, it’s a new coach and theoretically a new start for the Rams, but that won’t be enough to bounce back against a College Football Playoff-appearing, Big Ten-winning Wolverine squad — not from the depths CSU is attempting to pull themselves from. I’ll use the words of my adversary, Braidon Nourse, because I think he put it best: “CSU football was a disaster last year. The Rams had an awful 3-9 overall record last season capped by a 52-10 beatdown at the hands of the University of Nevada, Reno.” That’s not a team — even after a new recruiting class, a new year and a new coach — that can trot into Ann Arbor and eke out a win against Michigan. The Wolverines are the best football team CSU will play this year, so there’s a good opportunity to learn some lessons, improve and maybe even run the table. But if you’re a Ram fan, don’t get your hopes up to head back home with a win — just try to find some positives.

Reach Nicholas Stoll, managing sports editor of The Michigan Daily, at sports@collegian.com.

By Braidon Nourse

GAME PREVIEW

You shouldn’t count Rams

At the beginning of every college football season, every team in the country has a fresh start. Before any game is played, every team is undefeated and looks to stay that way once the season starts. No two teams are more eager to get the 2022 campaign started than the University of Michigan and Colorado State University. The Wolverines ended their season in the College Football Playoff semifinal with a loss to the University of Georgia, while the Rams finished last season with a 3-9 record and no postseason appearance. But with a revitalized coaching staff and a motivated squad looking to jumpstart a new chapter of CSU’s football program, is there a chance at upsetting the preseason No. 8 Michigan Wolverines?

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By Nicholas Stoll

I get it: It’s the University of Michigan — Ann Arbor, the Wolverines, over 107,000 fans at capacity, the big dogs. That doesn’t matter — Colorado State University can hang with them. It’s impossible to argue with someone who follows Michigan football and not bring up that fateful Sept. 1, 2007, abomination that saw Michigan fall to Appalachian State University, so I’ll get that out of the way now. By the way, oddsmakers favored Michigan by a spread of 33 for that game. It’s 2022 now, and times have changed. Yes, the Rams were abysmal in their 2021 campaign, an awful 3-9 team that at their best could have gone 6-6 and at their worst 1-11. However, on Sept. 3, the Wolverines will find out just how far the Rams have come sinceThethen.quarterback situation in Ann Arbor, Michigan, is odd. Not often do teams have two capable quarterbacks like Cade McNamara and J.J. McCarthy that in the first two weeks of the regular season will still be battling for the starting spot. These guys will be playing their hearts out for the role, there’s no doubt about it, but there’s a possibility mistakes will be made in an effort to make plays and impress the great Jim Harbaugh. No matter the situation in the Michigan quarterback room, the Rams don’t need to stop the Wolverines from scoring, they just need to stay afloat and keep the game close. While the Michigan offense is talented, I’ll have to agree with what my opponent, Nicholas Stoll, said: The defense needs work. Luckily, CSU’s offense is based on a potent passing game and is loaded with talented pass catchers who, if slept on, can cause serious problems to a Big Ten squad with defensive issues. It’s a perfect storm for the underrated Rams squad to upset the big dogs in the Big House.Ifthere was one shining moment for the Rams last season, it was the 10-point loss to the ToddquarterbackunderwhelmingoffenseheavyinThisIowaUniversity23rd-rankedofHawkeyes.wasagamewhicharun-CSUledbyaninCenteio

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went on the road and led the team to a halftime lead. Iowa woke up in the second half and won that game, but the difference in offensive personnel this year for the Rams is clear. Ram nation has something on their hands this year they’ve been lacking for half a decade. If Michigan isn’t ready, there could be 107,000 frowns exiting Michigan Stadium come Sept. 3. Reach Braidon Nourse at sports@ collegian.com.

If Michigan isn’t ready, there could be 107,000 frowns exiting StadiumMichigancomeSept. 3. That’s not a team — even after a new recruiting class, a new year and a new coach — that can trot into Ann Arbor and eke out a win against Michigan ILLUSTRATION BY SOPHIA SIROKMAN THE COLLEGIAN

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By Karsyn Lane @karsynlane1 Less than a week into the season, the Colorado State University volleyball team has welcomed back Moby Madness with open arms. In only three games, the Rams have served history, entertained many and continued to work on perfecting their gameplay. Colorado State has a 2-1 overall record, starting off strong early in the season. Notably, the CSU Rams volleyball team began with a 2-0 lead for the first time since 2016 before most recently falling to the University of Northern Colorado in an intense 3-1Comparedmatch. to last season, the Rams have already shown stellar improvement on the court. Colorado State started their last season 0-3, losing to both UNC and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 3-2. Regardless of the past, the Rams dominated the seasonopening game against North Carolina with a 3-1 win, surrounded by 5,962 fans in support — the eighth-largest crowd in CSU volleyball history. These stats would be impossible without the dedication, teamwork and ace-style performances the Rams have worked diligently for. As a team, the leaderboards are stacked high with 143 kills, 131 set assists and 119 defensive digs so far. Looking at the season leaders so far, it’s clear Colorado State values collaboration and alliances.

Category leaders for Colorado State: K Kennedy Stanford (32) D A (119) B S said Ruby Kayser, junior defense specialist. “Honestly, this year compared to last year we’re in a great spot, but we’ve had a pretty hard preseason. ... We will scout tomorrow and work a lot on the serve and pass game — ... just scouting the teams and letting this one go and focusing on the next three will be huge.” the Colorado State Rams as they prepare for another threegame homestand against three new opponents this season. To kick off the weekend homestand, Colorado State will continue in Moby Arena Thursday, Sept. 1, against the University of Arkansas at 7 p.m. followed by Florida Gulf Coast University Friday at 7 p.m. Last but not least, the Rams will finish off the weekend battling Alabama State University Saturday at 1:30 p.m. of them, the Rams will need to work past their errors against UNC and embrace a stalwart mindset to continue with a strong first set of matches. Currently, the Arkansas Razorbacks are 1-1 overall after the Arkansas Classic this past weekend. The FGCU Eagles are currently 3-0, making them our biggest opponents this weekend. Lastly, the Alabama Hornets are on a four-game losing streak with an overall 0-4 record so far this season. vital to the Rams’ overall record because these will be their last home games before hosting the whiteout rivalry game against the University of Colorado Boulder in Moby Arena Sept. 15 at 7 p.m. This is one of the biggest games Colorado State will take on this “I think we’ve done great. Honestly, this year compared to last year we’re in a great spot, but we’ve had a pretty hard preseason.”

Colorado State University defensive specialist Helena Perez (27) serves the ball during the CSU volleyball game against the University of North Carolina Tar Heels Aug. 26. CSU won 3-1. PHOTO BY GARRETT MOGEL THE COLLEGIAN

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Colorado State volleyball serves stalwart pride

effortUltimately,Smithcommunity,”butournottostudent-athletestothosementalconversationbeginningtheathletesstudentwithpurposeoftheabouthealthbeforeathletesgooffcollege.“Itwillallowourbeleadersonlyoncampusinoursaid.thetodestigmatizemental health goes beyond athletics. “Mental health should be a communitywide topic of conversation,” Smith said. “I think having coaches, professors and mentors in our community being aware of mental health struggles is super“You’reimportant.”notweak or any less of a person for recognizing these things that you have going on,” MacDonald said. “It’s a step that I didn’t take until recently, and I’ve seen the change that it can make.” Reach Kaden Porter at sports@ collegian.com.

“Having prominent athletes talk about their mental health has really been a huge catalyst for positive social change in terms of mental health stigma,” Smith said. She hopes it’s a trend that will continue.

The data backs up Smith’s experience. One 2019 ScienceDaily report suggests “stigma is the main reason why athletes with mental health issues don’t seek the help they need.” Despite this, it’s becoming more common for athletes to speak out about their experiences with mental health. Professional athletes such as basketball player John Wall and tennis player Naomi Osaka are recent examples of athletes who have discussed their experiences publicly.

The Hidden Opponent: Destigmatizing mental health in athletics

“Last year, mental health wasn’t really something I prioritized,” MacDonald said. “But over the summer, I took that first leap to see a therapist, and it was pretty life-changing for me. It caused a lot of change and trickled down to other parts of my life.” This year, the organization is planning includingoutreachcommunitymultipleevents,working with a few CSU athletic programs to host mental health awareness games and the CSU Health Network to hold a suicide prevention training. These will be aimed toward athletes but open to anyone who’s interested in beingAccordinginvolved. to Smith, the program is also looking to begin a mentor and outreach program for local high school

By Kaden Porter

Malcolm MacDonald, CSU lacrosse captain and new THO athlete ambassador, decided to join the organization after being introduced by a teammate and reevaluating his own mental health.

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THO at CSU holds meetings twice a month that act as a space for athletes to get to know each other, share their struggles with mental health and communicate any questions or ideas about mental health support for athletes on“Onecampus.of my biggest focuses for the group (is) I want it to be open to everyone: club athletes, NCAA athletes, retired athletes, intramural athletes and even just students who are passionate about mental health advocacy,” Smith said. “It’s been awesome to connect with athletes across sports and divisions.”

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As the conversation surrounding mental health in athletics continues to gain traction nationwide, The Hidden Opponent aims to start that conversation at Colorado StateTheUniversity.Hidden Opponent was founded in October 2019 as a nationwide nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing the stigma around the topic of the mental health of athletics. Since then, chapters have popped up on college campuses across the nation, including here at CSU. Maggie Smith, a track and field athlete at CSU, was responsible for bringing the organization to Fort Collins. Smith founded THO at CSU as a registered student organization in March 2022 and has been the president since. “As an athlete, I wanted to see more of my teammates talking about what they’re feeling, talking about their struggles,” Smith said. “In my experience, I’ve found that in athletics specifically — where we’re trained to be tough — there’s an even larger barrier to talking about it. It was one of the biggest reasons that I wanted to found this club at CSU.”

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Although you might need to perform multiple Google searches once you’re done in order to comprehend the final scene, it’s worth a Availablewatch. torent: Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, YouTube, Vudu “ Watcher” (2022) “ Watcher,” directed by Chloe Okuno, takes place in Bucharest, Romania, where a young actress and her husband have recently moved. Maika Monroe plays the actress, Julia, who does not speak Romanian. However, much of the movie is spoken in Romanian. With no subtitles, the viewer is left as clueless as Julia — unless they are fluent in Romanian, of course. “Watcher” takes a while to pick up speed, with just a few eerie scenes that will have you continuously checking to see if anyone is behind you. It subtly increases in tension as the couple begins to have marital disagreements surrounding Julia’s self-proclaimed stalker. The fact that Julia can mostly only speak English is a wonderful addition to the anxiety portrayed in the film. You really feel her frustration while she desperately tries to explain the danger she’s in to the cops, neighbors and her friends. This movie is centered around suspense rather than gore or Overall,violence. “Watcher” is an excellent psychological thriller that will most likely fill you with paranoia. Available to rent: Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, Sling TV “ The Black Phone” (2021) “ The Black Phone,” directed by Scott Derrickson, sets the scene with classic 1980s-era garb, an increasing number of missing latchkey kids and a creepy abusive father who is a villain in his own right. The story follows a middle school-aged boy, Finney Shaw (played by Mason Thames), who is constantly on the run from the town’s bloodthirsty bullies. In the beginning, it’s hard to tell in which direction the film is headed. At certain points, it seems to brand itself as more of a thriller, with well-choreographed fight scenes and methodical plots of revenge. At other points, it is textbook horror: jumpscares, suspenseful music and a masked killer. What’s not to love? Sprinkled into all the action, there are slight suggestions of Christianity and spiritualism.

Finney’s younger sister, Gwen Shaw (played by Madeleine McGraw), has a “special connection” to God, often receiving telling visions of the town’s missing kids. There are a few other hints of the afterlife and the devil as the movie progresses but nothing too on the nose. If you like horror movies along the lines of “creepy small town is suddenly cursed with horrifying secret,” you will most likely enjoy watching “The Black Phone.” Available for free: Peacock Reach Alex Hasenkamp at entertainment@collegian.com.

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By Serena Bettis @serenaroseb For a quintessential Fort Collins summer experience, hop on the historic Fort Collins Trolley before fall officially begins. A trolley ride costs $2 for adults and offers a refreshing trip (when the weather is nice) down Mountain Avenue from City Park to Old Town. Trolley passengers can ask for a transfer ticket and get off at the stop on Howes Street and Mountain Avenue, explore Old Town or grab some lunch and then get back on the trolley toward City“Basically,Park. you are riding a 100-year-old electric vehicle,” volunteer conductor Jim Zdunek said during a trolley ride Aug. 21.

“Men” (2022) “Men,” directed by Alex Garland, will probably be the most unique movie you watch this year. When a young woman (played by Jessie Buckley) decides to escape her recent trauma by renting a vacation house in the countryside, she is greeted by nothing but disturbing encounters with the town’s men. All alone with little cell reception, she tries her best to escape the horrors of theThistown.proves difficult, as every single man seems to be rooting for her downfall. This film is littered with gory and horrific symbolism regarding Christianity, paganism and misogyny. It is somehow terrorizing, disgusting and aesthetically pleasing all at the same time. The scenery and the music are not of a typical horror movie but unsettling in their own way.

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Fort Collins has two restored trolleys in operation — car 21 and car 25 — and each ride comes with a history lesson narrated by volunteers. In 1907, the Denver and Interurban Railroad built a streetcar line in Fort Collins with plans to eventually connect towns along the Front Range. However, the company went into receivership (a way to avoid bankruptcy) in 1918, and in 1919, the City of Fort Collins voted to buy the system so it could operate once more. Zdunek said Fort Collins had a population of about 7,000 in 1907 and was one of the smallest towns in the country to have its own trolley system. According to the Fort Collins Trolley website, the system operated on a line 6.2 miles long. When the city bought the trolley system in 1919, it decided to use Birney Safety Cars instead of the trolleys the Denver and Interurban Railroad had. Zdunek said the previous trolleys took two people to operate, but the Birney Safety Car only requires a single motorman.

“It’s a Birney Safety Car because it has a number of features,” Zdunek said. “For instance, you might have heard a little compressor going on and off (in the car). It basically stored compressed air, so in case something happened, like maybe we lost electricity up above, we have some compressed air to do things like start the brakes up, open the doors — that sort of Thething.”trolley operated in Fort Collins from 1919-51 and cost five cents per ride during that time, Zdunek said.

Motorman Greg Koch guides the Fort Collins Trolley car 25 out of the City Park Depot Aug. 21. The historic trolley operates on weekends during the summer season and takes a 30-minute round-trip ride down Mountain Avenue.

@csucollegian October is approaching, meaning the plentiful release of scary movies is upon us. If you find pleasure in sitting on your couch in a panicked state as you watch the main character reach slowly toward the door handle, or if you enjoy that unsettling feeling of spotting the monster standing in a shadowed corner of the room and find yourself on the edge of your seat as the music intensifies, these are for you.

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Jeanne Berger, who has volunteered as a conductor and depot agent for more than 10 years, said the trolley systems stopped operating once people began to rely more on personal automobiles and a bus system.

“(Car 21) just kind of sat abandoned until 1977, when the women’s Junior League (of Fort Collins) — I’m proud of that — started the restoration on the car,” Berger said. “It didn’t start running the way it is now, just as a tourist thing until 1985.” To hear more about the history of the Fort Collins Trolley and see the restored historic cars, head down to the City Park Depot at 1501 W. Oak St. from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays until Sept. 25. The trolley has multiple boarding locations on its route, but to guarantee a seat, it’s best to start at City Park. Reach Serena Bettis at entertainment@collegian.com.

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Embrace the last days of summer on the Fort Collins Trolley

“Some of the things that they used to do — because it was a small town in the early days — was parents would take their children and let them sit in the car, and they’d go out shopping, and the children would be riding around,” Zdunek said. “So basically, for five cents, they had babysitters.”

SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22 - DEC. 21) Sagittarius, now is the time to make moves. Be open to the possibilities of romance. You may have closed your heart off in the past, but now is the time to move forward with a mindset of abundance.

AQUARIUS (JAN. 20 - FEB. 18) Aquarius, follow your inner truth. This week, you will be encouraged to self-reflect, look within and challenge your mind set. Inner change can be hard, but it’s how we grow as people.

PISCES (FEB. 19 - MARCH 20) Pisces, good things take time. You might be thinking about a special someone this week. You may be longing to deepen this connection and take things to the next level, but try to let things play out at their natural pace.

SCORPIO (OCT. 23 - NOV. 21) Scorpio, have you ever heard of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs? You may have your eyes on the prize and feel an extra skip in your step to achieve your goals this week, but remember: You can’t achieve the goals at the top unless you have a steady foundation. Make sure your basic needs are being met.

CAPRICORN (DEC. 22 - JAN. 19) Capricorn, you may feel as though your personal and pro fessional lives are at odds this week. Remember: All work and no play leads to burnout. Find some time to unwind and strike a healthy balance in your life.

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GEMINI (MAY 21 - JUNE 20) Gemini, rejection is a part of life. Embrace confrontation, and don’t take things so personally. Difficult conversations build character. CANCER (JUNE 21 - JULY 22) Cancer, you might struggle with opening up to people this week. Remember: Emotional vulner ability helps us grow closer to others. If the opportunity to let someone in presents itself, take the chance.

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VIRGO (AUG. 23 - SEPT. 22) Virgo, your high expectations don’t just pertain to other people; you are also very hard on yourself. Dig deeper into your softer side this week. Do some thing to heal your inner child.

LEO (JULY 23 - AUG. 22) Leo, your entire sense of self will be tested within the next few days. You may feel as though you’re on unstable foun dations, but try not to act brash during these uncertain times.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (09/01/22) ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19) Aries, you may feel tensions rising in your love life. Take this time to self-reflect instead of diving headfirst into a new relationship. Self-care is one of the best ways to express love, after all.

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LIBRA (SEPT. 23 - OCT. 22) Libra, life is full of decisions. This week, you will be faced with many forks in the road, and you will have to decide which choice is best for you. Though you may be tired of the con stant decision-making process, perseverance is key.

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