Thursday, September 29, 2022 Vol. 132, No. 7

Story by Allie Seibel

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NEWS: WGAC provides support concerning interpersonal violence PAGE 5

L&C: ‘A sweet new year’: Chabad at CSU hosts Rosh Hashanah dinner PAGE 8

CANNABIS: Strain Review: Green Dragon’s Whoody Melon’s a mellow fellow PAGE 10

OPINION: Seriously: It’s time to harvest CAM the Ram’s wool for profit PAGE 17

SPORTS: Faces of the fan base: The Outlaws of CSU PAGE 18

A&E: Snow and chickens: Leroy Twarogowski’s art in retrospect PAGE 21

PHOTO: The second annual Korean Festival PAGES 14 & 15

FOCO EVENTSFOCO EVENTS

Taylor Shae Duo at the Magic Rat 8 p.m. Sept. 30

“The Wolves” opening night at the Lory Student Center West Lawn 5 p.m. Sept. 29

Tour de Corgi at Civic Center Park 9:30 a.m. Oct. 1

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Zach Corbett, vice president of the Colorado State University Skate Club, displays his skateboarding skills on The Plaza Sept. 27. This was the club’s first event. “My roommate, Gabe Goodwin, the president, and I met each other through skateboarding,” Corbett said. “We really respect the sport because anyone can participate in it. It’s a little chaotic, but everyone can truly have fun. We just wanted to put this together to bring CSU skateboarders together because there’s so many on campus.”

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CAMPUS

RamRide continues Lyft partnership, expands to Thursdays

By Sam Hutton @csucollegian

Colorado State University’s RamRide service is continuing its partnership with Lyft this semester in an effort to keep students safe over the weekends.

electric bikes will become available in early October.

Off-Campus Life and RamRide Assistant Director Justin Schwendeman-Curtis said the Lyft partnership, originating during the COVID-19 pandemic as a temporary measure, allowed RamRide to continue offering safe rides to students on Friday and Saturday nights while mitigating risk of disease transmission. But due to recent changes in the Motor Vehicle Record check policy and widespread popularity, the partnership is currently here to stay.

“We’re hoping that this really gives students that way to get home within the city of Fort Collins,” Schwendeman-Curtis said.

JUSTIN SCHWENDEMANCURTIS OFF-CAMPUS LIFE AND RAMRIDE ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

New this semester, however, students will be able to use a code worth $13 for Lyft rides as well as Spin electric scooters from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. on Thursdays. Spin

According to the RamRide website, with the addition of Thursday night services, thanks largely in part to Lyft’s recent partnership with Spin, students will have yet another opportunity to find safe transportation. At least 100 $13 passes will be made available to students through the RamRide app on a first-come, first-served basis and can be redeemed through Lyft for rides and rentals anywhere in the city.

“We were brought into the partnership with Lyft and Spin as one of the flagship institutions,” Schwendeman-Curtis said.

RamRide, which operates within the Off-Campus Life office, was founded in 2003

and remains committed to helping students stay safe beyond campus grounds. Schwendeman-Curtis said the office maintains a positive relationship with the Associated Students of CSU, which helped facilitate the Lyft partnership and

ensure the program remained in place through the pandemic.

For more information on claiming and utilizing Lyft passes, visit the RamRide x Lyft website.

Reach Sam Hutton at news@ collegian.com.

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“We’re hoping that this really gives students that way to get home within the city of Fort Collins.”

COVER STORY

‘People want a leader that comes in to inspire’: The search for the 16th president of CSU

By Allie Seibel @allie_seibel_

Colorado State University is currently searching for its 16th president after former President Joyce McConnell split ways with the university June 30.

New presidential candidates will be recommended by a committee of 31 members representing students, staff, donors and other community members to the Board of Governors for hiring consideration.

“I’m very proud of the team on the search committee,” said Armando Valdez, Presidential Search Advisory Committee chair and CSU System Board of Governors vice chair. “They’re very engaging, committed and passionate. We all have one goal of seeing what is better for Colorado State University’s future while respecting past accomplishments and traditions and balancing that with future innovation.”

The search committee is working with Parker Executive Search to develop and post a job description and create a candidate pool of three to five people to present to the Board of Governors.

Valdez said the committee’s goal is to identify the next president by the end of the calendar year, with a public announcement expected at a later date, depending on the candidate’s professional schedule and if they would like to finish the academic year at a prior institution.

“We’re looking at a whole set of candidates,” Valdez said. “We’re looking at the traditional candidates that come from academic realms, but we’re also open to nontraditional candidates who may be a good fit for Colorado State University.”

A nontraditional candidate could be someone who does not currently hold leadership at a university but represents values the CSU community has identified as desirable in the listening sessions and community engagement processes.

On the current search committee of 31 members, five are students, one represents nontenure-track faculty and two represent Student Diversity Programs and Services offices. SDPS representatives were not included on the original committee, which raised questions in the campus community surrounding the inclusion of various voices on campus.

Following the announcement of the members of the search committee, Associated Students of CSU mem bers Kimberly Carracedo-Perez, Rory Low, Charlie Williamson, Sammy Trout and Ariadne Athey contacted CSU System Chancellor Tony Frank to voice their concerns about the lack of SDPS representation on the search committee.

“We looked at the numbers that represented demographics at the university and presented the statis tics,” Carracedo-Perez said. “And eventually, we were told, ‘OK, you’re fighting this enough. Fine, you win,’ which was a slight victory too because we were able to add two additional people on that committee.”

Following Carracedo-Perez’s and the group’s efforts, Dora Frias, director of El Centro, and Reham Abdunabi, an ASCSU student senator representing the Asian Pacific American Cultural Center, were added to the committee.

“I’m interested to see how they fare in that group that didn’t want them there in the first place,” CarracedoPerez said.

Williamson, ASCSU director of diversity and inclusion, was also involved in advocating for adjustment to the search committee and said they hope the new president upholds the CSU Principles of Community.

“We have our Principles of Community, and they’re important, but I think that there are many times they are just a poster on a wall,”

Williamson said. “And there are areas of the university that struggle to uphold those to the best of their ability. I think that from a new president, I really want to see someone that can be a staunch ally in every sense of the word.”

In other areas of the university, nontenure-track faculty mem bers voiced similar concerns over lack of representation.

Nontenure-track faculty members do not hold tenure — basically a lifelong guarantee of a position at CSU. Tenure may be granted after an instructor obtains the terminal degree in their field and is tenuretrack for a certain number of years based on their position. In the 202021 school year, only 15% of CSU faculty and staff were tenure-track: 1,142 faculty members.

Nontenure-track professors are reported to teach approximately 70% of undergraduate classes, according to John Kitchens, a CSU nontenuretrack faculty member.

“We hope that we get someone who prioritizes education, the land-grant mission and undergrad education over athletics, which means prioritizing the staff who are responsible for teaching,” Kitchens said of his hopes for the next CSU president.

“We have a huge role, but we feel like we’ve been left out for years,” Kitchens said.

going to bring change to the financial structure, the models, the teaching, the workplace. That is what we want: someone who is going to recognize the major role we play and compensate and respect us for it.”

Students are also hopeful CSU’s new president will bring innovative change and new ideas.

“I hope our new president will bring some sort of shock to the system,” Williamson said. “I think that could be in many different ways, but something radically different that inspires some kind of shift. I think that CSU and a lot of universities are at a point coming out of COVID where it’s either go back to the way it was or start something new.”

Carracedo-Perez said she hopes the new president will be engaged with different students on campus in an effort to be more immersed in the campus community.

BY DYLAN TUSINSKI

CHARLIE WILLIAMSON ASCSU DIRECTOR OF DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

When asked what he hopes the new president brings to campus, Kitchens said he is hopeful for change.

“There were some people who were optimistic that Joyce McConnell was bringing that kind of transformation, and (then) with her departure, a lot of people fear that such transformation has departed with her,” Kitchens said. “We want someone progressive — someone that is

“My hope is for them to be not a mysterious entity,” Carracedo-Perez said. “Throughout my entire time at CSU, I’ve never seen a president in any of the SDPS offices I frequent. They just aren’t very human to us as students. If they make themselves more personable and more human to us, (then) that’s how they gain our respect and gain the support of not only students but staff and even the community.”

Valdez is aware of the expectations on him and the search committee to find a president who lives up to the hopes of the community.

“Is there this magic person out there that covers so many areas?” Valdez asked. “People want to see a president that is a great communi cator that engages all levels of the university community, from students to different levels of employees to our external partners as well. People want someone with strong engagement and strong communication.”

As the search committee continues its process of identifying candidates, all eyes remain on the looming decision and coming leadership change at CSU.

“Ultimately, people want a leader that comes in to inspire,” Valdez said. “We feel that we’ve got a striving, strong university, and we feel confident that we will find someone who is going to push CSU into the next frontier and support all the wonderful things that are happening.”

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“I hope our new president will bring some sort of shock to the system. I think that could be in many different ways, but something radically different that inspires some kind of shift. I think that CSU and a lot of universities are at a point coming out of COVID where it’s either go back to the way it was or start something new.”

GRAPHIC

WGAC provides support concerning interpersonal violence

By Samy Gentle @samy_gentle_

The Women and Gender Advocacy Center at Colorado State University is the result of more than 50 years of “evolution of the student and academic affairs structures,” according to the WGAC website, starting out as the Office of Women’s Relations in 1970.

Today, the WGAC provides students with “support through safety planning, housing accommodations, academic support, coping skills, basic needs access and more,” said Victoria Benjamin, interim assistant director for victim services.

“The WGAC exists to support survivors of interpersonal violence as well as offer education around (intimate partner violence), consent, healthy relationships and more,” Benjamin wrote in an email to The Collegian. “Our 24/7 hotline is one of the oldest campus-based hotlines in the country.”

“WGAC provides advocacy and support for victims of sexual violence, stalking, sexual harassment

and relationship violence,” Benjamin wrote. “Our purpose is to provide a safe and affirming space for the students we serve at Colorado State University while supporting systemic change to end all forms of oppression within our community.”

“It is sometimes helpful to think about our office offering three distinct services: advocacy, education and community,” Malsam wrote.

The WGAC’s 24/7 advocacy services are free and confidential for interpersonal violence survivors, Malsam said. Through social media information and interactive learning opportunities for everyone at CSU, the education team works to spread awareness and knowledge.

The organization’s offices serve the community aspect of their services, “being a place where students can find value and belonging here on campus,” Malsam wrote. “Our office can be a place to find others and create some safety.”

In addition to providing support to direct survivors of interpersonal violence, the WGAC also offers services for the individuals close to the survivors trying to support them, according to an email from the interim director of the WGAC, Casey Malsam.

The WGAC holds regular events throughout the year, especially during October and April, which are National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month, respectively, Benjamin said.

“We just had a huge summer of self-care programs where for nine weeks, we explored a different way to take care of yourself — students had a chance to try out paddle boarding,

massage, reiki and more through this program,” Malsam wrote. “We have lots of programs in the works for this year and are excited to share them with campus.”

“Students and student organiza tions can request programs through our website,”Malsam wrote.“We can be pretty flexible with topics, dates and times.” Students can also visit the Student Services offices at 112 Student Services during busi ness hours to talk to an advocate in person or reach

advocacy services through the 24-hour hotline at 970-492-4242.

The WGAC can also be reached through an online chat function from 1-4 p.m. Monday through Thursday, Benjamin said.

Their satellite office is located on the second level of the Lory Student Center, where students can access informational handouts, safe sex devices, resource contact information and more.

Reach Samy Gentle at news@ collegian.com.

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“Our office can be a place to find others and create some safety.”

CASEY MALSAM WGAC INTERIM DIRECTOR

Julissa Arce talks American dream, rejecting assimilation

By Ivy Secrest @ivysecrest

On Sept. 20, bestselling author, businesswoman and immigration rights advocate Julissa Arce spoke to the Colorado State University community as a part of El Centro’s Latinx Heritage Month events.

One of the most critical aspects of hosting events like Arce speaking is acknowledging how history affects those living in the modern world. For Arce, that means looking into how immigrants are treated and what the American dream really looks like.

Arce lived in Mexico until she was 11 years old and moved to the United States with a visa that expired when she was 14.

“That’s one little kind of thing that is often lost when we talk about immigration,” Arce said. “About half of the people who are undocumented in this country never (illegally) crossed the Mexican-U.S. border.”

Arce shared with the audience how the new status of “undocumented” affected her self-perception.

“I was undocumented, and I used to think there’s something inherently wrong with me,” Arce said. “But what I didn’t realize was that there was actually something inherently wrong with the system.”

Arce discussed the shame associated with being undocumented and not realizing at the time that there is a long history of the United States treating immigrants poorly.

Arce highlighted how deeply ingrained it is to exclude people from the misleading concept of the American dream.

Arce was a highly driven student in high school. She shared with the audience that when she graduated, she remembered not hearing the name of a university following her name as her diploma was handed to her. She said no university was required to allow undocumented students at the time.

But this was, in fact, a misremembering of the events. A video later proved her acceptance to a liberal arts school with an essentially full-ride scholarship was announced. But when they asked for Arce’s social security number and she couldn’t provide it, they took away her acceptance and scholarship.

“I think that that memory had been so painful that I erased it,” Arce said. “It was the first time that I started to question the American dream — started to question what my parents have been feeding me since the moment I got to this country, which was if you work hard and stay out of trouble, you can do anything you want.”

This realization was a theme throughout Arce’s talk: looking deeply into what it means to be in tune with cultural identity and what it means to be proud of your identity. This meant discussing the value of whiteness in Mexican culture as well.

One audience member asked Arce if she felt immigrant parents contributed to the push toward assimilating to whiteness.

“I think previous generations felt the pressure,” Arce said. “I think some generations thought that they provide protection in whiteness and in proximity to whiteness.”

Another audience member asked how they could go about having a conversation around assimilation with family members who are still ingrained in assimilation.

With references to the Chinese Exclusion Act, which prohibited the immigration of Chinese laborers into the United States for a decade beginning in 1882, and the ongoing issues with the immigration of people from the Americas to the United States,

“We’re having these conversations ultimately because I love you, and I want to free you of this kind of thinking,” Arce answered.

Eventually, Arce was able to go to university due to a change in Texas state policy. She became a successful professional on Wall Street, and eventually, through her

first marriage, she won the battle for citizenship.

This path in life meant not being able to return to Mexico when her father was fighting an illness that eventually lead to his death. And while Arce has many accomplishments, she regrets this.

“That was the second time I really started to question this American dream,” Arce said. “I started to question what it all was for because I had made it. … If it had been about hard work, if it

had been about application fees, if it had been about anything I could actually do, I would have done it.”

Arce’s story may seem like an anomaly to be used for inspiration about how one can overcome great obstacles, but what Arce really hammered home in her talk was the reality of the American dream and assimilation.

Speakers like Arce bring to light the harsh realities of immigration

in the United States. For some, her experiences offer someone to relate to and look up to and for others, someone to wake them up from their privileged, tinted view of the world. But Arce has no interest in being responsible for changing the minds of the intolerant.

“I don’t feel like it’s my job to convince somebody else of my humanity,” Arce said.

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Julissa Arce speaks about her experience immigrating from Mexico to the United States at Canvas Stadium Sept. 20. “To tell you the truth, being undocumented felt very shameful,” Arce said. “Having a human be illegal — and yes, that’s the word that a lot of people use to describe our immigration status — it’s just a status. It’s nothing about us as humans. It’s a piece of paper that we no longer have or that we never had.”

PHOTO BY MICHAEL MARQUARDT THE COLLEGIAN

“I don’t feel like it’s my job to convince somebody else of my humanity.”

JULISSA ARCE BESTSELLING AUTHOR, BUSINESSWOMAN AND IMMIGRATION RIGHTS ADVOCATE

Come meet the CSU Collar Scholars and their canine coworkers

By Bella Eckburg @yaycolor

The Colorado State University community is full of diverse clubs, activities and groups of people.

The Collar Scholars club at CSU is a campus extension of the charity Canine Companions, a nonprofit group that works nationwide to provide free, professionally trained service dogs to people with disabilities who submit an application.

Collar Scholars is a puppy’s first introduction to its future in service. They spend the first 18 months of their lives with their designated puppy raiser, who helps them socialize, teaches them nearly 30 cues and prepares them for doggy graduation at Canine Companions.

Although not all groups of Canine Companions puppy raisers are located on college campuses, CSU Collar Scholars President Emily Arnow said it’s one of the best places for these dogs to learn.

“In a five-minute walk to class, you can see skateboards; you can see giant inflatables; you can see squirrels (and) other dogs,” Arnow said. “It’s a really phenomenal environment that you don’t get many other places with so many support systems

licking the kitchen floor, which is a work in progress for us,” she laughed, gesturing down at her puppy Delta VI, a sleek black Labrador and golden retriever mix donning a vest that read “future service dog.”

and live and work with them for those 18 months; puppy sitters, who work as needed to ensure the puppies have different experiences and stimulation when the raisers are unavailable (for example, if the puppy is not yet well trained enough to attend all of the raiser’s classes without being potentially disruptive); and general members.

be wondering if the puppies are raised with all work and no play, but Arnow said that could not be further from the truth.

“We teach them to differentiate between working and not,” Arnow said. “We teach them appropriate play — so we don’t want them stealing socks or

JESSICA LALONE COLLAR SCHOLARS VICE PRESIDENT

The dogs that come through the Collar Scholars are all either Labradors, golden retrievers or a mix of the two.

They go through extensive vetting to ensure they possess the right temperament for the job, and then they are placed into the hands of the puppy raisers.

Following every dog’s graduation and any subsequent professional training, they are matched to those who applied for a service dog and spend the next eight years helping their owner in everyday life. When they are matched to their future owners, the decision is based on what the applicant needs and what the dogs can provide.

After that, they retire and spend the rest of their lives as playful pets who happen to be trained as medical equipment.

Although it can be hard to return the dogs to Canine Companions for their graduation and placement, Collar Scholars recognizes the importance of the work they do and how much the dogs will help their future owners. They even get to attend and present the dog they raised at graduation.

“I think my favorite part would have to be knowing that no matter where this journey takes them, they will change someone’s life for the better,” said Jessica Lalone, the club’s vice president, who got involved with the club after spotting someone on campus training a puppy and found the club’s resource page online.

There are three types of positions in the Collar Scholars club: puppy raisers, who are assigned a puppy

general meetings, all four of the currently assigned dogs gather in the room and complete tasks and desensitization techniques with the group. This comes in the form of a few games, including “I Spy,” wherein group members “spy” a part of the dog and touch it (like their ears or paws) to see if they have a reaction, and human-made obstacle courses to train them to maneuver in crowded areas.

Hoops maintains eye contact with a student handler during the Collar Scholars meeting in the Andrew G. Clark Building at Colorado State University Sept. 20

The dogs seemed to be having fun, and the meetings allow every group member who may not have consistent interactions with the dogs to experience their skills firsthand: watching as they walk closely at their raiser’s left side and complete cue after cue — accompanied by a lot of positive reinforcement in the form of treats, of course.

The club’s next general meeting is at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 4 in the Behavioral Sciences Building on campus, and they’re always looking for new members who want to be a part of making a difference in providing accessibility and more independence to those with disabilities.

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“I think my favorite part would have to be knowing that no matter where this journey takes them, they will change someone’s life for the better.”

True poses for a photo after the Collar Scholars meeting in the Andrew G. Clark Building at Colorado State University Sept. 20.

PHOTO BY REILEY COSTA THE COLLEGIAN

PHOTO BY REILEY COSTA THE COLLEGIAN

A ‘sweet new year’: Chabad at CSU hosts Rosh Hashanah dinner

By DJ Vicente @deejmako

On Sept. 25, in a sunset-lit room within the Fort Collins Senior Center, Rabbi Yerachmiel Gorelik gave a speech to his congregation to commence Sunday evening’s service preceding this year’s Rosh Hashanah dinner.

“It’s a lot more than a new year’s celebration,” Gorelik said. “Every year, the world gets recreated. ... It’s a day where you get literally recreated.”

Gorelik, who serves as faculty advisor for the Colorado State University Chabad Jewish Student Organization, explained the importance of Rosh Hashanah to Jewish people, describing the holiday as more than a celebration of the Jewish new year.

“It’s about a new beginning in the sense that, you know, we are thoughtful and reflect and meditate on our past year and find the areas that we can improve in and make real resolutions, … resolving to make a better version of ourselves,” Gorelik said.

The Chabad of Northern Colorado website describes the religious significance of Rosh Hashanah as “the birthday of the universe, the day G-d created Adam and Eve, and it’s celebrated as the head of the Jewish year.”

“Just like the head allocates everything to the rest of the body, so too does Rosh Hashanah,” Gorelik said.

The website also explains the timeline of Rosh Hashanah. It’s split between the first two days of the Jewish new year, Tishrei 1 and Tishrei 2, with this year’s Rosh Hashanah beginning at sundown Sept. 25, the eve of Tishrei 1, and continuing through nightfall Sept. 27.

The evening transitioned into the dinner of Rosh Hashanah, beginning with reciting kiddush over cups of wine (though this event used grape juice in place of wine, as children were present) and the dipping of apples and challah loaves into honey.

Sarah Daniel, member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Pi sorority, a sorority specializing in Jewish interest, explained the apples,

challah loaves and honey as symbols for a “sweet new year.”

Chaia Geltser, president of Chabad at CSU, mentioned Chabad of Northern Colorado’s connection to both the Jewish community within CSU and the Jewish communities outside of campus as well, connecting with members primarily from the Fort Collins area.

“In Fort Collins, the rabbi has done a really good job of involving the Jewish community outside of CSU,” Geltser said. “And so we kind of come together a lot and celebrate a lot, and it’s quite an interesting and diverse mix of people, but it makes for a really fun and interesting time, and you make connections with people you might otherwise not have met.”

Geltser also mentioned Chabad of Northern Colorado’s and Gorelik’s work in “creating a strong, educational aspect of Chabad,” serving to educate both Jewish and non-Jewish students in religious and cultural traditions such as Rosh Hashanah.

“The majority of people there are Jewish, but it’s really fun to have nonJewish members there who are just genuinely interested in learning about

it and seeing what goes on because that’s just how we come together as a people,” Geltser said.

Members of Chabad explained the importance of this year’s Rosh Hashanah due to the previous two years of COVID-19 restrictions placing barriers on large gatherings, adversely affecting important Jewish observances.

“I think it’s important because, you know, we’re all able to come together again and celebrate together in the Jewish new year and new beginnings, and we’re all

able to celebrate that together after COVID-19,” said Macy Palbaum, officer for Chabad at CSU.

Gorelik mentioned how appropriate this year’s Rosh Hashanah is coming out of the pandemic.

“We’ve all been very tested (and) gone through hard times, but you know, once again, that irrepressible strength of the human spirit is what we celebrate too,” Gorelik said. “With joy and effort and love, we will always prevail.”

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CSU students take on rejection post-rush week

and hoped to meet new friends and find a sense of home on such a big campus. She was not given a bid, although she was able to find some good in the process.

Initially, she was disappointed she did not receive a bid but is now happy she does not have to follow the rules that come along with it.

“My biggest takeaway is you don’t need to be in a sorority to make a lot of friends,” Dierkhising said.

Many people hold the recruitment process to a high standard and anticipate being a part of their top choice during the experience. The CSU Panhellenic Association tries to stay away from a “top house” narrative.

By Katherine Borsting @katbor2025

The rise of #RushTok and Alabama rush content on social media has shown sorority rush week as a glamorous, multi-day process that can make or break a woman’s college experience.

Colorado State University held their recruitment Sept. 1720. Many women on campus attended the events in hopes of finding a group they would fit best with.

Compared to other schools around the country, CSU has a much simpler process. On the first day, each person attends every sorority, and they can return to up to five sororities the following day. As day three comes, they are only allowed to return to two sorority houses.

Not everyone is given their top choice on the third day; some may get called back to houses they did not enjoy, and some don’t get called back at all.

First-year Ingrid Dierkhising participated in recruitment this year

INGRID DIERKHISING FIRST-YEAR RUSH PARTICIPANT

“I’m glad I did it,” Dierkhising said. “It was interesting to go through, and I met a lot of people.”

She went on to say how sometimes conversations felt forced and there are a lot of do’s and don’ts on what can be said. It is encouraged to avoid discussing partying, relationships and other related things.

“I feel like you have to be on your A-game all the time,” Dierkhising said.

Gilli Ryan was a recruitment coach during this fall’s recruitment and explained how the Panhellenic Association really tries to push the idea all the sororities are one large community.

“Recruitment is value-based here, and we try to let the girls know whatever house they end up in would be great,” Ryan said.

She went on to explain she thinks it is important to go through the process because it allows them to find a smaller circle in such a large school and meet people similar to them.

Many people do not end up staying in a sorority once given a bid. The term for leaving is

“dropping” and can be done anytime while active in a sorority.

The process of recruitment is marketed as finding a “home;” however, some people are not able to click with a group, resulting in the decision to drop.

“I ended up leaving my sorority because I did not find what I was looking for,” CSU junior Isabelle O’Neill said. “I ended up meeting wonderful people outside of my sorority and did not have the friendships I thought I would get from being in a sorority.”

She went on to say how she just was not as passionate about the Greek life lifestyle as others were.

When asked if she regretted the decision, O’Neill said in the beginning, she had doubts, but as time went on, she was more sure of her decision.

Enjoyment of sorority life depends on the individual. There are many different outcomes of participating in recruitment, and there is no evidence that being in a sorority will be a deciding factor in the amount of fun someone has in college.

Reach Katherine Borsting at life@ collegian.com.

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Students at Colorado State University participate in bid day at the Lory Student Center West Sculpture Garden Sept. 20. Bid day is part of the formal rush experience. Those who went through the recruitment process met on bid day, where it was revealed which Greek life organization they were accepted into.

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“I feel like you have to be on your A-game all the time.”

Guidelines for lower-risk cannabis use

By Grayson Acri @guy1376

Cannabis is often marketed and presented as a less problematic drug than its contemporaries, alcohol and tobacco. However, just like everything else in this world, there is a risk associated with cannabis use.

Lucky for you, dear reader, there are ways to mitigate this risk while still partaking.

In a new review of previous studies published in the International Journal of Drug Policy, scientists created general guidelines for lower-risk cannabis use.

The article contains 12 recommendations, but there are a few major, actionable guidelines: Delay cannabis use until adulthood, avoid high-potency THC products, use infrequently, abstain from inhalation methods and refrain from driving high.

First is waiting until adulthood. Luckily, you have confirmed you’re at least 21 to enter this section, so you’re at much lower risk than adolescents for cannabis use. Cannabis use prior to the completion of puberty is

I GOT HIGH

associated with “adverse health and psycho-social effects, especially in those who engage in intensive use,” according to the study.

The primary concern for younger users is developing a cannabis use disorder or addiction, as the brain is still growing.

“In general, the later in young adult life cannabis use is initiated, the lower the risks of adverse effects on general health and well-being,” according to the study. This recommendation is reasonably obvious and is part of why the legal age for cannabis use is 21.

The second key recommendation is to use low-potency cannabis products. The National Institute on Drug Abuse states the THC potency of cannabis products seized by the Drug Enforcement Administration has substantially increased from almost 4% in 1995 to nearly 15% in 2019, with the CBD content generally decreasing.

While this is a study of illegal products, the general potency of products in the legal market is higher. Extracts and vapes often get close to 80-90% THC, and flower products can be found with THC contents well

On repeat and too many dabs

over 20% — nearly four to five times more potent than in the mid-90s.

“The higher the total or relative THC content of cannabis that is used, the greater the risks of acute and chronic adverse mental or physical health outcomes,” the study states. It also notes CBD can moderate some of the adverse effects of THC, but it is not a silver bullet and does not fix THC’s negative outcomes.

The third and fourth recommendations have to do with how you’re using cannabis. Smoking is one of the most common methods of cannabis use and comes with plenty of carcinogens and toxins.Vaping appears to have less problematic exposure but is not without problems of its own. Edibles are a feasible alternative, but the study still recommends caution about overconsumption.

The fifth recommendation the study highlights is reasonable usage. Frequent (daily/near daily) use and intensive (binge) use are “strongly associated with a multiplicity of severe adverse outcomes in mental and physical health (e.g., including neurocognitive deficits and dependence) and psycho-social domains.”

The general advice here is to know what you’re using and how often you’re using it. If you choose to use higher potency products frequently, try to use less in a single session and stick to using once or twice a week.

Finally, the review emphasizes that you shouldn’t drive while high. When impaired in this way, risk of death in a motor vehicle increases substantially.

“Overall, there is no categorically ‘safe’ route of use for cannabis, and each route option brings some level of distinct risks that needs

to be taken into account for use,” according to the study.

As with everything in this world, cannabis use is not without risks, but there are more responsible ways to partake. In general, waiting until adulthood, taking a reasonable dosage, keeping usage in check, choosing lower-risk consumption methods and avoiding high-risk behaviors such as driving are all good ways to stay safe while remaining lifted.

Reach Grayson Acri at cannabis@ collegian.com.

By Guest Authors @csucollegian

Editor’s Note: “Because I Got High” content consists of community story submissions and does not represent the views of The Collegian or its editorial board. The Collegian does not promote underage or excessive substance use or impairment for the purpose of creating a submission.

On repeat

One time I got really stoned and listened to “Invincible” by Omar Apollo on repeat for like three hours. Absolutely mesmerizing.

Too many dabs

The first time I ever tried wax, I decided to show off in front of my

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friends and took four dabs. I soon realized that was a mistake. As I walked around the house, I had visions of exactly how every object I touched was made. It was very similar to the meme of math equations flying around a confused man’s head. Regardless, I felt I was the smartest person in the room and had to let my friends know. I started singing the Bill Nye introduction song while dancing around, flipping off my friends since I unlocked a new level of intelligence. My friends were pretty sick of me by the end of the night, so I didn’t touch wax for a while after that.

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Green Dragon’s Whoody Melon’s a mellow fellow

By Paul Brull @csucollegian

If you read last week’s edition of The Collegian, you’ll know I had an experience with a few edibles made from Green Dragon’s indica strain Whoody Melon. I’ve since returned to the strain and had another lovely time, albeit at a much lower dose. I hope to shift the focus in this article from me to the strain.

last weekend, I ate one cookie at about 15 milligrams. Your milage from a dose like this may vary with tolerance. I found myself pleasantly high about an hour and a half later, toward the end of Maron’s opener.

I felt a light body and head high with a giggly disposition to match. It went well with the comedy show I attended, but it did pull my focus toward munchies instead of the later (and wittier) parts of the show. On the other hand, the Cheba Hut Toasted Subs sandwich I had after the show was freaking awesome. It was a toasted sub perfect for my toasted state.

around when high and every desire to be entertained. As such, good entertainment options include just about anything you can do sitting down. Movie? Check. Board Game? Check. Maintaining uncomfortable degrees of eye contact with your dog for 15 minutes? Check.

This is not, however, a strain prompting much creativity. As such, I would recommend against things that require any degree of higher-order thought. Cheap comedies and bad horror are good movie options, dramatic think pieces and whip-smart animations less so.

I still had several edibles from my previous adventure, so I stuck with using those this time around. About an hour or so before Marc Maron’s comedy show

Even at more aggressive dosages, the high is still quite pleasant. Some of my previous experiences with edibles included aggressive spins and disorientation at high dosages. Even the roughly 60 mg I had on the night we made the edibles didn’t make me feel particularly dizzy. Instead, the strain generally directed me to lay down in a dark room and sleep, pushing my body down into sleep with a high best described as “being pet a bit too hard if I were a cat.”

This is very much a “plant your ass in the couch” type of strain. I had no desire to wander

There is one key advantage of the strain I’ve neglected to mention: its price. There’s no doubt it’s a cheap strain; I got it at $16.99 for 3.5 grams of flower (about $5 per gram). I’ll admit, I have not smoked the strain, so I cannot speak to its potential. Buy with caution.

In all, if you are looking for a cheap indica for some homemade edibles, it’s hard to go wrong with Whoody Melon. It’s a straightforward indica without much to hide. 4/5 rating.

Reach Paul Brull at cannabis@ collegian.com.

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This is very much a ‘plant your ass in the couch’ type of strain. I had no desire to wander around when high and every desire to be entertained.”

Photo illustration of Whoody Melon, an indica-dominant strain from Green Dragon dispensary Sept. 28. The effects produced a mellow and relaxing body high combined with a fruit taste to finish.

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Photo illustration of Whoody Melon, an indica-dominant strain from Green Dragon dispensary Sept. 28. The consistency produced either grape candy or watermelon flavors lasting a long time.

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The annual Northern Colorado Korean Festival returned to Fort Collins for its second year with a turnout of approximately 250 attendees. The event was hosted with support from the First Korean Church of Fort Collins and featured K-pop choreography, traditional fan dancing, martial art demonstrations and drum performances. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the community was inspired to host this event to express a message of unity to Northern Colorado residents, and it continues to raise awareness and bond people over Korean culture.

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1. Members of the First Korean Church of Fort Collins perform the traditional fan dance Buchaechum at the Northern Colorado Korean Festival in Old Town Square Sept. 24. The movement was influenced by shamanic styles with musical rhythms that formed patterns of flowers.

2. Mi Ja Peak, member of the First Korean Church of Fort Collins, comes around to the audience with her instrument after her performance at the annual NoCo Korean Festival in Old Town Square Sept. 24. Samulnori is a percussion style that originated in the 1970s.

3. Members of the First Korean Church of Fort Collins interact with the audience after their performance at the annual NoCo Korean Festival in Old Town Square Sept. 24.

4. Students of K World Class Tae Kwon Do and Deokyeol Kim, director of the martial arts school, display a performance of strength during the second annual Korean culture festival in Old Town Square Sept. 24.

5. Ja Kyung Kim, choreography member of the First Korean Church of Fort Collins, looks toward the audience after the first performance of traditional Korean fan dance in Old Town Square Sept. 24. In the Hangul alphabet, traditional fan dance is called Buchaechum, which is the combination of music rhythms, costumes and choreography to depict images such as butterflies.

6. Members from the First Korean Church of Fort Collins display traditional drums of Samulnori during the second annual Korean culture festival in Old Town Square Sept. 24.

7 Jenny Yoon, member of K-pop group COKO Choreo, sings “If It Is You” by Jung Seung Hwan during the second annual Korean culture festival in Old Town Square Sept. 24.

8. Members from the First Korean Church of Fort Collins play the traditional drums and gongs of Samulnori during the second annual Korean culture festival in Old Town Square Sept. 24.

9. Ah Young Kim, choreography member of the First Korean Church of Fort Collins, looks toward the audience after the first performance of the traditional Korean fan dance in Old Town Square Sept. 24. The traditional dance is called Buchaechum.

Why would we respect the elders who don’t respect our future?

By Bella Eckburg @yaycolor

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

We’ve all heard the phrase “respect your elders,” especially if you grew up in a particularly religious household. Having respect for older generations and their ideas has been a stronghold in American culture for decades — after all, we are deriving our current culture from the culture they grew up in.

Ageism in this country is also common, with people viewing older people as more frail or senile, especially since the idea of being and looking young is so desired in American culture.

This notion that older people are weak also supports completely respecting your elders, as it feels wrong to argue with someone who you perceive as unable to defend themselves.

Well, I’m here to tell you respecting your elders only goes so far. I want to be clear: I’m not supporting bullying older people — I’m supporting holding every person accountable regardless of their age.

I have been told repeatedly throughout my life, “If you are not a liberal when you are young, you have no heart, and if you are not a conservative when old, you have no brain.” Unfortunately for those people, I’m confrontational. And a leftist.

Why is it that I’m supposed to respect someone spewing bigoted opinions just because they made it to 65?

If you were alive to see the United States go to the moon or witness the birth of the first cell phone, why can’t you also understand things like gay marriage or recognizing your privilege? Instead, there are a ton of elders typing bigoted Facebook statuses with their index fingers in giant text on their iPhones.

any congress in recent history.”

Old men telling women what to do with their bodies may have flown in the 1950s, but it certainly doesn’t fly today. Respect is something that is earned, not bestowed upon you immediately following the moment you blow out your 65th birthday cake’s candles.

The fact is that research has repeatedly shown people do not usually become more conservative with age; political attitudes and affiliations remain stable over time.

The elders I have respect for are those who also show respect to others and are willing to listen and learn about the changing attitudes and culture in the U.S. — those who are perceptive and continue to question how things could be better in the future, not those who are committed to staying in their ways at all costs.

How can we enact big societal and political changes when those representing us are nearly three decades older than the median American age?

Just because you’re above the age of 65 does not mean you get to say insane, offensive things without consequence. Yes, it’s your right to free speech, but freedom of speech does not mean freedom from consequences.

Your inability to empathize with and understand underprivileged and underrepresented groups is not the problem of America’s youth. We have to live with the incredibly long-term consequences of your outdated decisions — you don’t.

According to Quorum, “the 117th Congress is the oldest on average of

Respecting your elders is much less important than expressing your right to vote, which is the only way our generation can make any real change. If someone does not represent us, it is our civic duty to vote them out of their position. We can be a part of building a better future by turning in our ballots, at the very least.

Please cast your vote in local and national elections. As we saw with the rise in voters during the 2020 election, every vote counts.

Reach Bella Eckburg at letters@ collegian.com.

Walking into the wrong class.

Dead car batteries.

Rapidly approaching seasonal depression.

Beginning spooky season.

Pumpkins.

People joining student media.

Forgetting how to read. Therapy.

Pandora (‘s box).

Pandora (radio).

“Respecting your elders is much less important than expressing your right to vote, which is the only way our generation can make any real change.”

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Life is worth more than living in a complacent mindset

deficiencies.” Essentially, this means you are comfortable even when things are not necessarily great.

stop the situation from becoming routine. Someone may start a job and learn the ins and outs, get proficient and then identify issues within their workplace and start thinking about moving on. The problem is they are comfortable with their knowledge and proficiency, and that leads to them staying even if they are not happy.

Complacency is not limited to this example. It could happen in every aspect of life: Relationships, meal choices, workouts and driving that car that barely gets you from one place to another can all fall into the complacency category, and you might not even realize it until it is too late.

some good advice on getting away from complacent tendencies.

Cowen emphasized the importance of getting out of your bubble, taking risks, asking tough questions even in the face of rejection and never stopping the drive to learn. If you were to apply these to your daily life, chances are you would avoid finding yourself in a complacent mindset.

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By Brendan Henry @brendanhenryrmc

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.

Complacency sucks. It creeps up on you right after you say you are

going to make a change, and then before you know it, nothing changes.

You get stuck in a situation that you and only you can get yourself out of, but it is simply easier to remain as is.

What is complacency? According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, complacency is “self-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or

We as humans tend to swarm to comfort like moths to a light. People find comfort in things built into their routine to the point of the routine becoming a comfort itself. Over time, people can get unhappy with something in their routine but choose not to change it because of the comfort the routine provides, and then the blinders go up.

The problem lies in not catching the warning signs early enough to

Is it ever too late, though? All you have to do is quit that job, end that relationship, choose healthier meal options, add another mile to your run and dump that old hunk of junk that burns a massive hole in the ozone after two miles of driving. These things are achievable yet much easier to think about than to actually put into action.

You can get out of that complacency rut. Getting out of your own routine can only start with you.

Tyler Cowen, a professor at George Mason University, gave

Again, this is all much easier said than done. Complacency can dominate the mind to the point where you are working at a factory you have hated for 20 years. The best solution is to avoid complacency completely by removing yourself from situations that fail to meet your own personal standards of happiness.

It happens to all of us. I have worked a job I did not like way longer than I should have, endured bad relationships and my diet is still pretty bad, even though I would like to eat healthier. Making those changes is very difficult, but it makes a world of difference when you do.

Stop being complacent. It is not worth it, and you are the only one with the power to change it.

Reach Brendan Henry at letters@ collegian.com.

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It’s time to harvest CAM the Ram’s wool for profit

By Michael Stella @michaelstella_

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.

The Colorado State University football team had another disappointing weekend inside Canvas Stadium, but as with any home game, there was a constant bright spot: CAM the Ram.

Game days are work days for CAM, as he is there for Ram Walk, alumni center activities and the football game itself.

As CAM trotted around the stadium Saturday while our team was getting obliterated on the field, a thought struck me that might just change the trajectory of CAM’s career forever.

CAM is a Rambouillet sheep, and Rambouillet sheep need to have their wool sheared. As the

live mascot of CSU, CAM surely gets sheared frequently to make sure he is looking his best. This is a common health practice for Rambouillet sheep.

attending CSU. Getting a picture with him is a bucket list thing to do before you graduate.

CAM lives a relatively luxurious lifestyle on his private ranch, the location of which is not disclosed for his safety.

Imagine if the Alumni Association and the Ram Handlers started collecting CAM’s wool to make wool products.

CAM, who is named after CSU’s second school name, Colorado State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts (Colorado A&M), has a loyal fan base. CAM the Ram is a rich tradition, and our current CAM is the 25th.

There are alumni out there who would hand over unbelievable sums of money to have a limited edition wool jacket or wool rug.

But what is the CSU Alumni Association — CAM’s benefactor — doing with that sheared wool?

CAM the Ram is famous and arguably one of the best parts of

CAM makes people’s days when they see him trotting around. Making people smile is a great thing, but making them money is an even better thing.

There are so many opportunities for CSU to start making some extra cash that it is surprising “CAM

wool” products have not already hit the market.

The massive sums of cash that would be raised from CAM’s wool, which is presumably thrown away after it is sheared, could be put to good monetary use.

The Alumni Association could create scholarships that would fund future students’ success at CSU. There would be a lot of clout associated with being on the

CAM the Ram scholarship.

As our live mascot, who we take great care of, CAM lives a great life and is a great representative of the university.

If CAM could talk and could understand capitalism, he would probably be horrified that his wool is not generating a profit.

Reach Michael Stella at letters@ collegian.com.

“The best solution is to avoid complacency completely by removing yourself from situations that fail to meet your own personal standards of happiness.”

“The massive sums of cash that would be raised from CAM’s wool, which is presumably thrown away after it is sheared, could be put to good monetary use.”

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‘A championship coach’: Becky Hammon’s trailblazing legacy

By Karsyn Lane @karsynlane1

A legend, pioneer and champion on any court, Becky Hammon continues creating a legacy much deeper than just a game.

Prior to being the NBA’s first female acting head coach and the league’s first full-time female assistant coach, she was one of the most accomplished women’s basketball players in Colorado State University history. Most recently, Hammon’s name lit up the Las Vegas lights as she led the Las Vegas Aces to the first championship in Ace history, winning the 2022 WNBA Finals and Coach of the Year award as a first-year head coach.

Colorado State first got a taste of Hammon’s magic in 1996, when she began playing for the CSU women’s basketball team.

Her career was exceptional, and she’s unstoppable: She earned four first-team All-Conference accolades, 14 conference player of the week awards and a 1999 Associated Press first-team All-American award.

Hammon also received honors all four years at CSU, including Freshman of the Year in the Western Athletic

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Conference in 1996, Player of the Year in the WAC Pacific Division in 1997 and Player of the Year in the WAC Mountain Division in 1998 and 1999.

she is the only CSU women’s basketball player to have their number retired.

As her career continued, Hammon broke handfuls of records and changed the game against dominating gender barriers in the world of basketball.

Appointed by the San Antonio Spurs as an assistant in 2014, she became the first female full-time assistant coach in NBA history. She didn’t stop there, though, as she soon transitioned into her first year as head coach for the Las Vegas Aces. Defying all odds, her accomplishments speak much louder than any words.

“Becky (Hammon) was a championship coach before she won a championship,” said Ryun Williams, CSU women’s basketball head coach. “She’s been a trailblazer in the women’s game for a long, long time. She’s a young lady that set her sight on something she wanted to go get (and) be an inspiration to others, and that’s exactly what she’s done.”

Since entering the WNBA, Hammon has passed on her skillsets and embraced the role of head coach.

On Sept. 18, the Aces defeated the Connecticut Suns 78-71 in the final championship matchup to capture the WNBA title.

of years to take her career even further, but it’s important to acknowledge how big her legacy has grown since her time at Colorado State.

Hammon’s court performance ignited Moby Arena — it was only fair she left behind her green and gold #25 legacy, and

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“She’s conquered that maledominated hurdle that’s slowly being lowered but is still a barrier,” Williams said. “Our kids can see that, and hopefully (it) inspires our kids to dream big.”

“It’s neat for our kids to see a CSU Ram accomplish big things,” Williams said. “This place can take you wherever you want it to take you, and Becky (Hammon) surely showed everyone that.”

Not to get ahead of ourselves, being that Hammon still has plenty

From breaking records to breaking barriers,“especially during the year that we’re celebrating the 50th anniversary of Title IX, she is a huge inspiration,” Williams said. “Women’s basketball is still not a very old game, when you think about it. (Where) Becky (Hammon) has taken her career and the game itself is just impressive.”

Reach Karsyn Lane at sports@ collegian.com.

especially the nonstudent Fort Collins community.

“Our fan base kind of started with the (nonstudent) community at the basketball games,” Barse said. “They see something that maybe reminds them of when they were in college.”

met at CSU, is studying journalism and sports management in hopes of working within CSU Athletics upon his graduation.

Fleck, a third-generation Ram, has deep ties to the Fort Collins campus, most notably Moby Arena. His grandfather’s graduating class was the first to have their graduation ceremony in the building after it opened.

Two of the original Outlaws, Adyn Cox and Roman Smith, have since stepped away in order to focus on their academics. Fredrikson, who recently joined the Outlaws, became the group’s first female member.

“Having a new person come in, it’s been nice and refreshing to have another perspective within the group,” Fleck said.

displaying the impact the Outlaws had on Medved and his team.

“It was really cool what Medved did with the GoFundMe; it really brought us closer with him and the team,” Barse said. “We saw the basketball team was rallying around us after we rallied around them.”

The trip ended up being a success, and it is now something the Outlaws plan to do every year.

“It’s like we’re climbing a mountain, and the peak is the Mountain West (basketball) tournament,” Barse said. “We’re climbing up and building up all of our energy up to the tournament.”

By Kaden Porter @kqporter5

Over the past year, the Outlaws of CSU have become a staple of the game day experience for anyone familiar with Colorado State University athletics.

The rowdy group of cowboy hatwearing super fans is made up of six second-year students: Anthony Barse, Dallas Fleck, Todd Osoba,

Jason Allen, Logan Eastwood and Ella Fredrikson.

Despite the group’s current prominence, its founding came informally. Originally having acquired their signature hats for a cowboy-themed party, the friends decided to coordinate and wear the hats to last year’s men’s basketball game against Saint Mary’s College of California.

The group became an instant hit with others at the game,

Two members of the group, Barse and Fleck, were born into the Colorado State community. Barse, whose parents

As last year’s basketball season went on and the Outlaws continued to make their presence felt at games, the group developed a relationship with the team. As the end of the season approached, the Outlaws set up a GoFundMe with the hope of funding a trip to Las Vegas to support the CSU men’s and women’s basketball teams at their Mountain West Conference tournaments.

Shortly after the fundraiser page went live, the group received a $900 donation from men’s basketball head coach Niko Medved and his wife, Erica Medved. The donation put the group over their goal of $1,500,

After the basketball season ended, the Outlaws branched out to other sports. They became regulars at softball games as well as repeatedly showed support for club sports, like lacrosse.

“Almost every sport now, from softball to lacrosse to basketball, we walk in that door or close to the field, and the fact that we know 90% of the players and they know who we are, it’s crazy,” Fleck said. “It’s definitely a nice feeling to have that connection.”

Despite expanding their support to all sports at CSU, the group is excited to get back to their basketball roots in Moby Arena for the upcoming season.

“We can’t wait for basketball season,” Barse said. “It has kind of been our bread and butter from the start.”

Reach Kaden Porter at sports@ collegian.com.

GRAPHIC ILLUSTRATION BY CHLOE LELINE THE COLLEGIAN

Aggies fans celebrate free pizzas from volleyball coach Tom Hilbert Sept. 22. Colorado State won 3-0 against the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

PHOTO BY REUEL RINDURKAR THE COLLEGIAN

“It’s neat for our kids to see a CSU Ram accomplish big things. This place can take you wherever you want it to take you, and Becky (Hammon) surely showed everyone that.”

RYUN WILLIAMS CSU WOMEN’S BASKETBALL HEAD COACH

“Almost every sport now, from softball to lacrosse to basketball, we walk in that door or close to the field, and the fact that we know 90% of the players and they know who we are, it’s crazy. It’s definitely a nice feeling to have that connection.”

DALLAS FLECK OUTLAW OF CSU

PLAYER PROFILE

Andrew Kulick tackling a starting role on CSU football

By Damon Cook @dwcook2001

The Colorado State University football team welcomed Andrew Kulick, best known as Drew, a redshirt freshman linebacker. He was a walkon at Colorado State in 2021 and put his head down, worked hard and made a name for himself and has now played in all four games this season as a linebacker for the Rams.

Kulick didn’t feel like he had to overcome any obstacles to start for a Division I program as a walk-on.

“It’s no different than anyone else, really,” he said. Kulick believes in “putting your best foot forward” and will have a chance to show the Rams’ new coaching staff just why he should be playing in every single game for the remainder of the season.

Notably, he played high school football at Regis Jesuit High School in Aurora, Colorado. During his time there, he was the captain of the varsity football team as the quarterback and an outside linebacker. As Kulick said, having played both sides of the ball at a high level helps him to play better defense. Kulick wasn’t just tearing it up on the field; he was also setting a standard in the classroom.

“It’s definitely two different mind sets,” Kulick said. “Defense kind of attacks (and) quarterbacks kind of play analytical, but meshing (the) two together definitely helps.”

Kulick had other college offers but did not want to take them because of his love for the Rams. Being from Aurora, he felt Colorado State

University was the place he wanted to start his college football career.

“I’ve always loved the Rams — green and gold blood — this is the place for me,” Kulick said.

So far this season, Kulick has 14 total tackles, with four of those being tackles for loss and one being a sack for a loss of eight yards. He recorded his sack most recently against California State University, Sacramento, when he had his best game. In that game, he recorded five of his tackles as well. He is doing a great job cementing himself into the starting lineup this year and is taking some big steps toward being an even bigger positive for the Rams’ defense.

When asked what he is looking forward to the most this season, Ku lick said, “Winning games with the team. … Go Rams.”

The Mountain West Wire even named Kulick as a breakout candidate and had high praises for the linebacker.

“If Kulick can continue this progress, however, it looks the Rams have a cornerstone in the defensive middle for a couple years to come,” Joshua Fredlund wrote for the Mountain West Wire.

The next opportunity to watch the Colorado State linebacker will be when the Rams continue their season against the University of Nevada, Reno at 8:30 p.m. Oct. 7 in Reno, Nevada. Kulick will have the opportunity to prove once again that he’s meant to be a stalwart Ram.

Reach Damon Cook at sports@ collegian.com.

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DESIGN FEATURE

Andrew Kulick (49) enters the field along with the team for their game against California State University, Sacramento Sept. 24. The Rams lost 41-10.

PHOTO BY SARA SHAVER THE COLLEGIAN

Battle of the Bands winners Neighborhood Watch take FoCo by storm

By Christina Jacobson @csucollegian

Neighborhood Watch, a relatively new band local to Fort Collins, re cently gained popularity through playing at well-known venues such as The Lyric and winning KCSU’s Battle of the Bands competition.

The community support and fan engagement for Neighbor hood Watch has accelerated since these shows.

Lead singer Logan Baker and guitarist Sage Franks opened up about the triumphs, challenges and origin of their band.

As a college student at Colorado State University, Franks spent a lot of his time shredding his guitar on the campus Intramural Fields. There, he met fellow guitarist CJ Hebert, bassist Ian McMurry and drummer Toby Yoder. With an incredible passion for music, the four decided to form a band. However, they knew they needed another member. Luckily, Franks

was able to recruit his former roommate, Baker.

After many garage practices and a lot of fine tuning, the boys played their first show in a backyard with about 15 audience members. Their most recent show, opening for the Krooked Kings at The Lyric, was significantly more popular, with around 300 audience members. The band can’t believe how everything skyrocketed.

“It’s honestly startling because it can put a lot of big dreams into reality, like making an album,” Baker said. “Seeing our growth now has really opened a lot for the future.”

Baker also mentioned the importance of connections and social media when it comes to securing a gig venue.

On Sept. 8, Neighborhood Watch competed with three other bands in the Battle of the Bands competition. A roaring crowd surrounded the stage outside the Lory Student Center to experience Neighborhood Watch. As the crowd danced and moshed,

they weren’t afraid to show their love and appreciation.

After a vote conducted by students through Instagram polls, KCSU announced the winners of the contest. This left Neighborhood Watch with a first place award, a $450 cash prize and a spot in one of Fort Collins’ biggest music events of the year, FoCoMX.

When asked about how the band advertises, Baker and Franks confirmed friends spreading the word undeniably helps with the turnout for shows.

“We would be nothing without the fans and the people who support us,” Franks said.

Each member of Neighborhood Watch drew influence from different artists who greatly contributed to the overall sound of the band. Frank’s fascination with Red Hot Chili Peppers, Baker’s love for hip-hop, McMurry’s psychedelic vibe, Yoder’s devotion to the Grateful Dead and Hebert’s inspiration from Van Halen all contribute to their sound.

When asked about unique traits of the band, Franks and Baker responded with no hesitation.

“We get onstage, and me and CJ (Hebert) will play our guitars behind our heads, fall on the ground (or) play a kazoo solo,” Franks said.

Baker showed great appreciation for the band members’ willingness to join in on whatever stunt they decide to pull onstage.

“We’ll bring out tambourines, jaw harps — we’re not afraid to experiment and be different,” Baker said. “Obviously, the sound we’re going for has been done before, but that doesn’t mean we want to hold ourselves in a box.”

Original fan of the band Charlotte Wolf shared her two cents on what makes Neighborhood Watch stand out.

“For one, they have very good stage presence; they’re very silly, they’re approachable to the crowd and they bring you into the set,” Wolf said. “Another thing that sets them apart (from) a lot of bands (is) when you first hear their

original music, it’s (not) hard to catch on. Neighborhood Watch’s songs are easy to sing along and dance to. It doesn’t take five listens to enjoy the music.”

Despite the band’s growing success, they still face challenges, especially when it comes to resources. Finding a manager, in addition to finding the time and finances to record an extended play, is another wall the band continues to run into. However, their excitement to expand their sound helps them overcome these struggles.

According to a 2015 Billboard article, Pink Floyd, Queen, the Pixies and R.E.M. all formed in college. Neighborhood Watch could be the next famous band added to the list.

Neighborhood Watch plans to keep their creative spirit alive and continue playing and making connections all around Fort Collins.  Reach Christina Jacobson at entertainment@collegian.com.

Logan Baker, lead singer of the band Neighborhood Watch, performs on the Lory Student Center West Lawn with the rest of his band, including CJ Hebert, Ian McMurry, Toby Yoder and Sage

Franks Sept. 16. Baker said being a part of the band has changed his life, saying, “I wasn’t really doing anything before the band, and it’s all I do now.”

PHOTO BY REILEY COSTA THE COLLEGIAN

FEATURE

Snow and chickens: Leroy Twarogowski’s art in retrospect

By Ivy Secrest @ivysecrest

Looking around Meno Home Studios, it is evident a lifetime of artistic development went into the curation of Leroy Twarogowski’s “In Retrospect” exhibition.

With a focus on family, the natural world and Twarogowski’s own emotional journey through a lifetime of life-changing events, his work is as varied and deep as his experiences.

A former Colorado State University professor, 85-year-old Twarogowski held an exhibition of his work from 1955-2022. From items created back when Twarogowski was 18 years old to his newest works from this past year, the exhibition showed his diverse and vast journey as an artist.

“I gave away so much of my good work to my kids that I decided I wanted it back,” Twarogowski joked.

Gesturing at his work, he explained how he had been inspired by a myriad of things in his life. From the way the snow gathers on the earth to his son’s pet

chickens and larger global events, he incorporated the story of his life into the pieces he gathered.

When it came to larger issues, Twarogowski’s reaction is often artistic. He first explained this with a piece he did in reaction to the assassinations of former President John F. Kennedy, civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr. and former United States Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy.

“Everybody, of course, thought it was terrible, and you couldn’t believe it,” Twarogowski said. “So I thought of creating a figure that looks like it’s capable of just killing people.”

Twarogowski’s artistic reac tions to modern conflict have not faded since the assassinations. More recently, he created a “notso-peaceful peace dove” in honor of the war in Ukraine and the struggle of the Ukrainian people as well as a humorous response to U.S.-Mexico border tensions.

Twarogowski said everyone kept telling him they didn’t want “aliens as neighbors” and that this piece was him poking fun at the

idea of neighbors being aliens when they are, in fact, people.

“This is a portrait of an alien; he’s my friend — we’re great neighbors,” Twarogowski said. “We’re best pals.”

“I was told that what this allows me to do is deal with it and not stuff it because all I have to do is look at it. And I’m reminded (of) some of these terrible things but in a format of something really beautiful.”

LEROY TWAROGOWSKI ARTIST AND FORMER CSU PROFESSOR

Twarogowski’s expression extends well into his personal life. A man deeply focused on his family, he

doesn’t struggle to care but to say he cares in words. Instead, he draws his sorrows, loves, hopes and fears into portraits of his sons and other family members.

He explained two pencil pieces of a young woman, his sister Sandy who passed away too soon, stemmed from this particular kind of emotional expression — so did the portraits of his son, Mikhail Twarogowski, holding chickens or even his father fishing.

“In many cases with family, it will always be with me,” Leroy Twarogowski said. “I couldn’t express it with words; I could not express how I felt about Sandy dying. ... I was told that what this allows me to do is deal with it and not stuff it because all I have to do is look at it. And I’m reminded (of) some of these terrible things but in a format of something really beautiful.”

Inspired to pursue art by his third grade teacher, Twarogowski went into teaching himself, sharing his passion for drawing with CSU students. And

much like a professor of the arts, for every word he could not share about his feelings, he had a word for his art.

He explained in great detail the thought, effort and technique that went into each piece. This passion of his doesn’t just settle on his shoulders but is shared by his entire family. His wife and son are also artists in their own rights.

“I kind of grew up in the CSU art department,” Mikhail Twarogowski said. “I didn’t really know what else to do other than go into the arts in some way.”

A part of CSU’s history and a current contributing member of the art world, Leroy Twarogowski brought in curious onlookers and many caring family members and friends to his exhibition.

Twarogowski’s impact is obvious when looking at the exhibition. From the diverse collection of works to his family’s efforts to celebrate him and his accomplishments, it is clear Twarogowski left marks on more than just pieces of paper.

Reach Ivy Secrest at entertainment@ collegian.com.

Leroy Twarogowski and Marie Coté Twarogowski in Meno Home Studios at Leroy Twarogowski’s “In Retrospect” exhibition Sept. 18. PHOTO BY IVY SECREST THE COLLEGIAN

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OVERHEARD AROUND CAMPUS

By Cat Blouch

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (09/29/22)

ARIES (MARCH 21 - APRIL 19)

Be ready for drama in the workplace, Aries. You may be experiencing general dissatisfaction at your job, or it could be due to tension with

one coworker in particular. Be diplomatic; the workplace is not the environment for your brash ways.

TAURUS (APRIL 20 - MAY 20)

You have to make some risky decisions to make it to the top, Taurus. It’s impossible to please everyone. Are you going to let the judgment of a few hold you back, or will you persevere despite it? It’s up to you to decide, but be ready to make the choice this week.

GEMINI (MAY 21 - JUNE 20)

Gemini, this week you need to suppress the urge to retaliate. Remember that what you put out into the world is what you get back. If there are people who are doing you wrong, you don’t always need to get your revenge because the universe will do it for you.

CANCER (JUNE 21 - JULY 22)

Be real with yourself, Cancer. You may feel a little directionless right now, but deep down you know the root of your problems. Now is the time to take a long look in the mirror — are your problems due to the environment, or are they of your own creation?

LEO (JULY 23 - AUG. 22) Communications will be tested this week, Leo. It’s easy to extrapolate and jump to conclusions, but make sure you are taking the time to fully understand the situation you’re in.

VIRGO (AUG. 23 - SEPT. 22)  Virgo, are you succeeding for yourself or for the appeasement of others? This week take some time to think about your goals and what you really want, not what is expected of you.

“Nice font. It’s made of people.”

“The doily is kinda like burlap, and I think that goes well with the barn theme.”

“I thought he was super cute, but then he had this big ass American flag in his room.”

“I’m doing drugs this Friday. Want to join?”

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LIBRA (SEPT. 23 - OCT. 22)

Air signs have a tendency to have their heads in the clouds. You are no exception, Libra. You have spent a lot of time looking at life through rosecolored glasses lately. This week, you’ll be experiencing a major wake-up call.

SCORPIO (OCT. 23 - NOV. 21)  Scorpio, you’ve always been one to take love seriously. Whether or not you’re in a relationship, you may be making your romantic life your top priority. Make sure to take time to enjoy the platonic love in your life too.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22 - DEC. 21) You’ve been carrying the world on your shoulders lately, Sagittarius. Remember that the most efficient way of completing a task is through delegation.

Asking for help is not only beneficial but imperative.

CAPRICORN (DEC. 22 - JAN. 19) Capricorn, be prepared to be noticed by others this week. The seeds you have planted are finally starting to flourish, and those around you are taking note of this too.

AQUARIUS (JAN. 20 - FEB. 18) Aquarius, passive aggression never got anyone anywhere. Remember, there are healthy ways of expressing anger. Now is the time for the confrontation you’ve been procrastinating.

PISCES (FEB. 19 - MARCH 20) It’s easy to get caught up in the facade of social media, Pisces. The fear of missing out may be heavy on your mind this week. Remember that everything is not as it seems on screen.

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