Thursday, September 9, 2021 Vol. 131, No. 4 by The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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‘Whatever that message is’: Campus preachers won’t shake students By Serena Bettis and Katrina Leibee

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‘Whatever that message is’: Campus preachers won’t shake students By Serena Bettis and Katrina Leibee

@csucollegian As Colorado State University sees its students return to campus by the thousands, the ever-present preachers on The Plaza have made a comeback as well. Nearly 100 people gathered at the center of campus just south of The Plaza Wednesday afternoon as members of the campus community found themselves in heated arguments with two preachers for the second day in a row. Students who were on The Plaza at the time said the major commotion began around noon and lasted for approximately two hours. Katie Hill, a student involved in the commotion, said that a preacher singing gospel songs noticed a student walking by who had been arguing with the same group of preachers on Tuesday. “They started (verbally) attacking her, and then people started

gathering to defend (her), … and then it just grew because they kept saying more and more stuff and people kept posting (on social media) more and more,” Hill said. “So it just got to the point where they were like, ‘Get off our campus with what you’re saying.’” Hill, a sophomore equine science major, said the preachers were saying racism is justified through religion, that women are less than men, that gay people are condemned to hell and more. Also present on The Plaza was the CSU Police Department, there to monitor the situation and ensure everyone’s safety. CSUPD Capt. Jay Callaghan said campus police cannot intervene unless they witness criminal activity. “They’re out here exercising their First Amendment rights,” Callaghan said. “So the students are out here also exercising their First Amendment rights. That, under the Constitution, is completely permissible.” Callaghan said CSUPD would intervene if any part of the

gathering was compromising the walkway, bikeway or any entrances to buildings. Hill said people tried to reason with the preachers, but students became angry and frustrated when they realized that would not work. “Then, once we realized that (getting angry) wasn’t working either, we were spamming them with ‘MONTERO’ or ‘Baby Shark,’ like we were just being goofy and telling him to go home eventually,” Hill said. Many students on The Plaza brought out pride flags provided by the Pride Resource Center and made signs to distract from the preachers’ messages. Nancy Kahdeman, a first-year anthropology major, said it felt as though the afternoon’s events brought many different groups of people on campus together. “I see myself as a Christian, but I’m also pansexual,” Kahdeman said. “I believe that God is full of love and loves everybody, and this man is preaching nothing but bigotry and hate.”

Onlookers said one of the preachers was answering student questions, but many students pointed out that the preacher would only respond to questions from men. One of the preachers, who The Collegian was unable to identify, said in one conversation with a student that they were following their beliefs by spreading them. “That’s what preachers do — preachers preach,” the preacher said. “(My) standard is not a culture; my standard is (the Bible). So what do I do? I do what men before me did and … one of the ways (to do that) is to preach the gospel.” Emi Reisman, a business and music student, said the entire thing felt showy and performative, as though the preachers were not trying to make an argument as much as they were trying to make a face for the argument. “I respect if you have a religion; I respect if you do that,” Hill said. “My thing is, do whatever the f uck your religion wants you to do, ... and do not try to force

those things on other people or insult them for not believing in your beliefs.” Of the two preachers on campus Wednesday, one was Keith Darrell, a known campus preacher who works with the Whitefield Fellowship, a Christian group that is regularly present on college campuses. Darrell was arrested last week at Boise State University on the misdemeanor charge of resisting or obstructing officers on the BSU campus, according to the BSU student newspaper, The Arbiter. However, no such incident happened at CSU Tuesday or Wednesday. “College campuses across the country are great attractives to groups or individuals that want to convey a message, whatever that message is,” Callaghan said. “They know that they’re going to have ... basically a free audience.” Serena Bettis and Katrina Leibee can be reached at news@collegian.com

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Roundabout reroutes Rams: Your questions answered By Isaiah Dennings @isaiah_dennings

Colorado State University made a major change to campus infrastructure this semester with a new roundabout that was built between the Lory Student Center and Morgan Library. This intersection between University Avenue and Green Trail is one of the most heavily trafficked zones on campus, and the roundabout aims to make this area safer; however, some students don’t think it’s necessary and find it more obstructive than helpful. The President’s Vision Zero Task Force , a relatively new entity on campus that formed at the decree of CSU President Joyce McConnell following the death of first-year student Anthony “TJ” Avery in August 2019, implemented the roundabout, according to the Office of the President’s website. Avery was hit by a motorist and died from his injuries shortly after. The task force’s mission is now to minimize the amount of traffic-related accidents and deaths on campus and ultimately get it to zero, said Fred Haberecht, a member of the task force and campus planner who has worked at CSU for 20 years. The task force refers to the area between the LSC and Morgan Library as the “Library Knuckle” and has seen it as a high-risk area for years, Haberecht said. “There have been multiple near-misses between bikes and pedestrians in this area, and a CSU staff member was seriously injured in the intersection in fall 2019 from a bike collision and needed months for recovery,” Haberecht said.

The roundabout creates a situation in which pedestrians are forced to take a different path than bikes, scooters, etc., and bikes are forced to slow down when maneuvering around the intersection. “The big idea is giving a safe and predictable route to pedestrians and deconflicting them from the paths of cyclists,” Haberecht said. Not everyone agrees that the roundabout is productive in making traffic safer and efficient, with students voicing frustrations about it. Cole Fisher is a junior double majoring in English and philosophy at CSU and remembers what campus was like during his freshman year, before the COVID-19 pandemic, when it was busy but devoid of a bike roundabout. Fisher said the new design made him feel less safe commuting to campus on foot by the LSC and library due to there now being less space for foot traffic. “They are prioritizing those on wheels more than people on foot even though the majority of the traffic through that intersection is on foot,” Fisher said. “I don’t think anyone from a sizable amount of the student body explicitly asked for or approved of this, but it affects everyone’s way of getting around.” Fisher said student fees could have been spent elsewhere, and there was not enough reason to justify the roundabout. Haberecht said the design was driven by the need for pedestrian safety and provides a larger, exclusive area for foot traffic. Haberecht also shed light on the funding for the roundabout and explained the project received col-

lective support from the Associated Students of Colorado State University and the CSU administration. “The project has been funded from multiple sources like ASCSU, (the) Alternative Transportation Fee (Advisory) Board and then from the discretionary funds from the administration,” Haberecht said. The task force proposed the roundabout along with several other infrastructure projects aimed at improving traffic safety on campus in a report from June 2020. “Our historical infrastructure does not meet our current needs,” the task force wrote in its report. “Roadways have been converted, with nominal striping, to accommodate bicycles, scooters, skateboards, mobility devices, pedestrians and transit operations. Additionally, the sidewalks, bike trails and roadway cross sections weren’t designed for today’s volume of people.” Campus was originally built for access primarily by car and on foot, Haberecht said, and these new changes to infrastructure and culture are an attempt to retrofit CSU and accommodate all the new modes of transportation, including but not limited to bikes, scooters, skateboards and monowheels. “Many of the new infrastructure changes are a way to try and keep up with the contemporary use of campus,” Haberecht said. Haberecht said allowing these new types of transportation, especially the increase in bikes, while maintaining safety for pedestrians is the challenge that he and the rest of the task force face and aim to solve with the roundabout.

Haberecht said students getting used to the infrastructure will take time, but it is only a matter of adapting human behavior and culture to surroundings. “I saw a student take a perfect turn on the roundabout, and it seemed almost fun to them,” Haberecht

said. “So people are adjusting to the pattern; all of these improvements on campus take a culture of Rams taking care of Rams, and this new behavior shows just that.” Isaiah Dennings can be reached at news@collegian.com.

Cyclists pass through the crosswalk outside of the Lory Student Center in-between classes Sept. 3. PHOTO BY ANNA TOMKA THE COLLEGIAN

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Conozcan a Ashley Grice, directora del Pride Resource Center By Molly O’Shea

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Traducción de Sarahy Quintana Ashley Grice se nombró la nueva directora del Pride Resource Center en la Universidad Estatal de Colorado en junio después de completar su doctorado en análisis social y comparativo en educación en la Universidad de Pittsburgh. Grice vuelve a CSU después de trabajar de directora de residencia entre los años 2012-15. Según Grice, la comunidad y conexión en CSU, específicamente el Pride Resource Center, son energizantes. “Es todo un ambiente,” dijo Grice. “Es increíble ver no sólo a los estudiantes, sino también a la facultad y el personal de la institución encontrar un sentido de pertenencia y de ‘hogar’ en el PRC.” Cuando se le preguntó qué

significaba para Grice ser la nueva directora del Pride Resource Center, ella describió lo increíble que ha sido esta oportunidad. “Mi rol como la directora del PRC significa mucho para mí,” digo Grice. “Es una oportunidad para vivir mi propia verdad tanto en mi vida personal como en la profesional, y también me mantiene responsable a mis propios estándares y expectativas y mi propio sentido de responsabilidad que tengo para las comunidades de las que formo parte y a las que sirvo a través de mi trabajo.” En cuanto a todo lo que Grice espera lograr en este puesto, la lista es larga y consolida su compromiso con la comunidad LGBTQ+ y el rol de CSU para mejorar la experiencia de los estudiantes. “Los espacios LGBTQ+ suelen ser muy homogéneos y se centran en la blancura en maneras que han sido históricamente perjudiciales para nuestras comunidades negras,

indígenas y personas de color, por lo que, como alguien que se identifica como una mujer negra, queer y expresiva en términos masculinos, es muy importante para mí aparecer en este espacio con mis diversas intersecciones en la línea de frente de mi trabajo,” dijo Grice. Según Grice, la meta sería un cambio cultural general del campus en términos de cómo los miembros de la comunidad LGBTQ+ son validados en su presencia en el campus y dentro de Fort Collins. No se trata sólo de las identidades sexuales o de género, sino las maneras en que las identidades se entrelazan, especialmente para los que son minoridades que tienen que navegar el racismo en conjunto con las identidades LGBTQ+. A demás de su trabajo para mejorar la cultura del campus y la ciudad, Grice dijo, “Mientras este trabajo y mi comunidad sigan desarrollándose, siempre me esforzaré para que mi posición defienda las maneras en

que nuestra comunidad LGBTQ+ se entrelazan en todos los aspectos y contextos del campus –centrando las experiencias de nuestros estudiantes así como elevando las maneras en que nuestro personal LGBTQ+ y la facultad también se involucran y tienen que navegar las barreras culturales y sistémicas que también afectan sus experiencias. Dijo que su esperanza es también centrar auténticamente la alegría en su trabajo y que esto sea fundamental para los programas y las iniciativas que salen del PRC. Grice dijo que como comunidad, frecuentemente las personas luchan contra diversos ataques culturales, sistémicos e institucionales, por lo que al centrar la alegría, ofrece la oportunidad de elevar a las personas en y a través de las intersecciones y continuar abogando por cambios culturales críticos dentro y fuera del campus. Grice empieza su época como directora del Pride Resource Cen-

ter dirigiéndose a los estudiantes de CSU y ha descubierto que los estudiantes sólo quieren “existir en toda su autenticidad sin las cargas innecesarias creadas institucional, cultural, socialmente y más allá de eso”. “El Pride Resource Center le da la bienvenida e invita a toda la comunidad de CSU a conectarse, aprender y participar en cualquier manera que se sienta auténtica y agregue a nuestra misión de cambiar nuestra cultura que eleva la liberación y la prosperidad de nuestra comunidad LBGTQ+ a través de las intersecciones,” dijo Grice. Para más información o información de contacto del personal y los estudiantes del Pride Resource Center, vea la pagina web del Pride Resource Center. El centro se encuentra en el Lory Student Center en la oficina 232. Puedes contactar con Molly O’Shea en news@collegian.com.

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A photo illustration of marijuana buds dumped onto a hand Sept. 6. The indica dominant strain is called GMO. PHOTO BY TRI DUONG THE COLLEGIAN

By Lindsay Barker @lindsaybarkerj Verde Natural is a Colorado-based cultivation company with roots in Humboldt County, California, that produces award-winning cannabis and grows it in a very unique way: with living soil. What exactly is living soil, and why does it cultivate some of the best cannabis on the market? Cannabis grown in living soil mimics the natural environment the plant originated from. The soil contains nutrients like probiotic bacteria, worm castings and alfalfa meal — all of which make the soil “living.” This biodiverse environment within the soil creates optimal conditions for growing top-tier cannabis. The living soil environment isn’t present in other growing methods, like hydroponics. Although a similar result can be achieved using other methods, living soil cultivates a plant most similar to cannabis grown in its natural environment. “There’s certain characteristics of the bud that are definitely different,” said Bernie Patterson, digital marketing coordinator for Verde Natural and DabLogic. “There’s certain characteristics of the high, of the smoke, of the terpene profile that are just different.” Verde Natural originally grew cannabis outdoors in Humboldt County. In 2009, the company moved from the Emerald Triangle to growing indoors in Colorado. “Unfortunately, California took a little bit long to kind of start their whole recreational program, and Colorado was booming,” Patterson said. “They already had things in line; they had a great program ready to go.” The move to Colorado proved successful. Verde now has two flagship dispensaries in Denver and Boulder and sells cannabis to various dispensaries around the state. Their sister company, DabLogic, has won multiple awards for their solventless concentrates created with Verde Natural flower.

I couldn’t resist trying some of Verde’s cannabis after a well-educated budtender at Verts Neighborhood Dispensary explained the living soil grow process to me. I decided on one-eighth of an ounce of GMO, an indica crossed between Chemdog and Girl Scout Cookies. It tested at 27.63% THC content, and I couldn’t wait to try it. Verde categorizes their strains based on terpene profiles and describes them as rise, flow, ease and rest. GMO falls under the flow category. Being prone to anxiety, indica is always my go-to, and this strain is now one of my favorites. After smoking a bowl with a few friends, I noticed my thoughts slowed down, and the worries of the day faded with the sunset over Horsetooth. The freshly ground, bright green buds smelled of pine and garlic, creating an organic taste when we smoked it. Verde’s website describes GMO as “a full-bodied gassy strain with earthy garlic notes.” This strong indica was uplifting and definitely made me giggly, while my friends wanted to watch a documentary or go get donuts. This isn’t a strain that will glue you to the couch, but it will allow you to slow down and fully observe your surroundings. Although I got the GMO at Verts, Patterson insists the best quality bud is at either of their flagship dispensaries. He recommended the strains Strawnana, Motorbreath, Punch Cookies and Roasted Garlic Margy. “Living soil offers kind of a truer and more accurate representation of the characteristics of each strain, which really kind of break down and give the ultimate experience to the customer or the medical patient,” Patterson said. Being one of my new favorite strains, I would give Verde’s GMO 4.5 out of 5 Rams. The earthy notes and calm high are great for anyone who needs to slow their mind after a long day. Lindsay Barker can be reached at cannabis@collegian.com

This month the CSU Creative Writing Reading Series will launch a new season of readings and talks with distinguished literary voices right here in Fort Collins. Throughout the school year the program will play host to fiction and non-fiction writers and poets who will spend two days on campus sharing their work, meeting KRISTIN VALDEZ with students and the community and sharing their knowledge QUADE and craft. First up on September 16th is Kirsten Valdez Quade, Princeton University professor and the author of the award-winning collection of short stories Night at the Fiestas and the new novel The Five Wounds. This event will be on Zoom but the rest should be in person. Later in the year, superstar, National Book Award Finalist and bestselling author of Fates and Furies, Lauren Groff will discuss her new novel about 12th century poet Marie de France. Reading Series organizers did not have to look far afield for star-studded literary talent—in November, CSU professors Andrew Altschul, EJ Levy and Sasha Steensen will read in a celebration of homegrown novels and poems in an event that will also raise money to fight hunger.

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“This is such a generous space and I always learn something and feel more connected to the literary community after one of the readings. I ﬁnd them very energizing,” said Ramona Ausubel, who currently directs the series. This year brings a new and exciting partnership between the Reading Series and the CSU Libraries. Lilla B. Morgan Writer in Residence, MFA third year Eliana Meyer, will host literary salons with visiting authors in the library the day after their big readings. Mindful of different levels of comfort, a Zoom option will be made available for all events. Ausubel says, “So many of us are hungry to gather and connect. This year should bring some really joyful evenings.”

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Colorado voters to decide on cannabis tax hike director of ReSchool. “We very much endorse the LEAP Initiative and are excited and hopeful that it will pass this November.” Anderson saw the value of these programs firsthand when kids with Learning Dollars were able to receive summer tutoring to offset COVID-19 learning loss and pay for the tools they needed to properly manage learning disabilities.

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By Hayden Hawley @hateonhawley Colorado voters will decide whether or not to raise recreational cannabis taxes by 5% this November. This would be in addition to the 15% state tax on recreational cannabis as well as the 2.9% general cannabis tax. The money will provide additional learning opportunities to Colorado’s public school students. The Learning Enrichment and Academic Progress initiative would be cutting checks of at least $1,500 annually to the parents of children in need of out-of-school learning programs they cannot otherwise afford, with those below the poverty threshold prioritized. “Out-of-school learning opportunities are critical for all Colorado children and youth,” the measure reads.

“The intent of the voters in enacting this (measure) is to create a statewide learning program that will provide consistent and reliable access to learning opportunities for all of Colorado’s children and youth outside of their regular school schedules.” The text specifies that these programs include tutoring, counseling services and targeted support for students with special needs. This kind of work is already being done by many nonprofit organizations, such as ReSchool Colorado, which created the Learning Dollars Initiative that gave some financial aid to kids who needed it. “A lot of our work over the years at ReSchool has been influential in terms of informing what a LEAP program might be able to offer and how it could work for families across the state,” said Amy Anderson, executive

“If this measure passes, Colorado cannabis shoppers could pay near or even above 30% in taxes — this is not a sustainable rate and is drastically more than customers pay for any other good in the state.”

educators, business experts and parents. Many are unhappy with the proposal. The Colorado Education Association, the largest teachers union in the state, made headlines by withdrawing its support earlier this year, citing concerns about how the program will be implemented. They worry that students in rural areas will not actually have access to programs in the same way as others, making it inherently unequal.They are officially neutral on the matter. Of course, stakeholders in the cannabis industry have some things to say as well. “While the cannabis industry strongly supports additional funding and further earmarking of existing cannabis taxes for education and mental health in Colorado, we feel strongly that our customers are not in support of the proposed tax,” the Marijuana Industry Group wrote in an email to The Collegian. “If this

measure passes, Colorado cannabis shoppers could pay near or even above 30% in taxes — this is not a sustainable rate and is drastically more than customers pay for any other good in the state.” Colorado NORML, a nonprofit cannabis advocacy group, has also come out in opposition of the measure. They called the initiative “an unnecessary burden.” “The initiative lacks guardrails ensuring that the money will fund local education programs and actually be spent equally throughout the state,” said Ashley Weber, the organization’s executive director. “Colorado NORML definitely supports education. … Who is responsible for this money is one of our main concerns.” It’s up to Colorado voters, including Colorado State University students. The deadline to cast a ballot is Nov. 2. Hayden Hawley can be reached at cannabis@collegian.com.

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CSU to add multiple roundabouts across campus By Dylan Tusinski @unwashedtiedye Editor’s Note: This is a satire piece from The Collegian’s opinion section. Real names and the events surrounding them may be used in fictitious/semi-fictitious ways. Those who do not read the editor’s notes are subject to being offended. Colorado State University’s administration prides itself on its ability to listen to its students — which is why when students called for renovations to the Clark Building, fixes to the cracked brick sidewalks on The Plaza and air conditioning installation in all the dorms, CSU rolled up its sleeves and put its construction team to work. They built a roundabout for bikes that absolutely nobody asked for next to the Lory Student Center. The traffic circle greeted pedestrians, bikers and skateboarders alike as they returned to campus this semester. While the idea seemed like it’d be beneficial at first, many students quickly became annoyed with the traffic circle as bikers were forced to slam on their brakes, skateboarders were flung from their boards and

earbud-wearing pedestrians wandered into the center of the bike lane, oblivious to the chaos around them.

“The roundabouts are just a continuation of a long-standing Colorado State tradition: spending student fees on unnecessary changes that don’t really add anything to the student experience.” As it turns out, that was exactly what University officials wanted, and CSU now plans to implement several more roundabouts on campus. “A lot of students thought that we wanted to reduce congestion

at that spot next to the LSC,” said Rowan Flinn, a ranking member of Students Helping Instigate Traffic Solutions. “That really couldn’t be further from the truth.” The group was put together by the University to plan the roundabouts, study where the worst places for them would be and examine how much they would annoy students. The group has since advised the University to construct a number of new traffic circles at inopportune areas, including the middle of The Plaza, the road in front of Canvas Stadium and in the middle of The Oval. “Colorado State is more than receptive to feedback from students,” said Lily Powell, another member of Students Helping Instigate Traffic Solutions. “We heard students’ complaints about the intersection between the (Lory Student Center) and Morgan Library, so we took action to make it worse.” “After hearing even more student feedback regarding how awful the first roundabout is, we

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know we’ve done a good job,” Powell said. “We can’t wait to introduce three more roundabouts on campus.” Powell also noted that the group recommended the University hold off on starting construction until a week or two before finals to add insult to the students’ injury. Flinn concluded by noting the roundabouts are just a continuation of a long-standing Colorado

State tradition: spending student fees on unnecessary changes that don’t really add anything to the student experience. Between Canvas Stadium, the renovation of The Lagoon and now the traffic circles, Flinn was proud that the Students Helping Instigate Traffic Solutions helped inconvenience yet another class of CSU students. Dylan Tusinski can be reached at letters@collegian.com.

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We need to stop taking journalists for granted By JD Meltzner @jd_meltzner

Editor’s Note: All opinion section content reflects the views of the individual author only and does not represent a stance taken by The Collegian or its editorial board. The ongoing Taliban takeover of Afghanistan impacts many different groups and parties, one of which is Afghan journalists working for American-funded news organizations. After being promised aid and evacuation by America by the Aug. 31 troops withdrawal deadline, many of these journalists have seen no such help from the United States government. It is important to recognize and understand this situation not just as citizens of a country directly denying aid to those it promised to protect but also as students who are often utilizing reports and articles by journalists both for our studies and to stay informed on world events. These journalists are stranded as a result of inaction by the U.S. government. According to The Wall Street Journal, the Committee to Protect Journalists compiled a list of Afghan journalists that “faced imminent threat from the

Taliban and were in urgent need of support for relocation.” Federal organizations, like the United States National Security Council, assured these journalists that this list would be used to help expedite visa applications and relocation efforts, but instead, they received help from the U.S. in only a few cases.

“News organizations and national governments can praise the bravery and sacrifice of these journalists all they want, but it is merely a hollow gesture as long as these people are trapped in a hostile country.” Also, the American visa program that was modified to make all Afghan journalists employed

by American media organizations eligible for resettlement still does not consider Afghan journalists employed domestically to be eligible for the resettlement program. It is easy for us, as Americans living in a country with freedoms and safety, to look at this as a diplomatic problem that should be handled by policymakers and politicians, but take a minute to try to comprehend the reality that these journalists stranded in Afghanistan are facing. Historically, the Taliban has been violent toward journalists. Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, a news organization that has members trapped in Afghanistan, has had four members killed since 2016. These journalists were running for their lives in the weeks of chaos following the Taliban takeover, forced to go from safe house to safe house while the Pulitzer Prize Board honored them for their courage from a safe distance. This hypocrisy is the true problem at hand. News organizations and national governments can praise the bravery and sacrifice of these journalists all they want, but it is merely a hollow gesture as long as these people are trapped in a hostile country.

This is something that we as students need to understand about our privileges of security and free information. We live in a country where we don’t have to truly confront the realities of some of the news we consume. The fact that we have free media unrestricted by government ownership is important to keep in mind.

“We often don’t consider the risks taken by journalists every day just to bring us accurate and unbiased information.” Because of these freedoms, we often don’t consider the risks taken by journalists every day just to bring us accurate and unbiased information. These journalists risk their lives so that we can stay informed and use that knowledge to make informed decisions, specifi-

cally in terms of policies and government actions. Is it fair that the very people who help inform us on all of the topics and events we need to be informed on are also suffering for their efforts? It is an egregious abuse of the power we have as a country. We need to acknowledge and act on the fact that we cannot protect the people who keep us globally informed. As students and members of this young generation, we pride ourselves on being aware of injustices and fighting against them. We must take steps in any way we can to support overseas journalists. These steps can be direct, through donating to organizations like the Committee to Protect Journalists, or they can include staying as informed and vocal on the issue as possible. We must acknowledge that freedom of the press is something we take for granted and change that way of thinking. The journalists we rely on to inform our political opinions and decisions are suffering because of the complacency of those they serve. JD Meltzner can be reached at letters@collegian.com.

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It’s not conservatives being censored, it’s misinformation By Nate Mckissick

@natemckissick Editor’s Note: All opinion section content reflects the views of the individual author only and does not represent a stance taken by The Collegian or its editorial board. For years, people have denounced college campuses as institutions that silence and censor conservative students and activists. Some claim that colleges are places of liberal indoctrination and that conservatives lack a voice in academic environments. These claims of censorship are simply exaggerated, if not artificially manufactured, and are often an act of self-censorship. Matthew Hitt, an associate professor in the political science department at Colorado State University, said that he has had his fair share of students who self-censor their work to protect their politically controversial perspectives, but experts on the matter suggest there is no evidence professors present a noticeable bias against any political standpoint.

“The fact of the matter is tthese people aren’t barred from returning to college campuses or protested because they are conservatives but because they are disingenuous liars.”

“In my career, I don’t know of any evidence that professors actually systematically bias their grading against one political viewpoint or others,” Hitt said. As far as the silencing of conservative activists goes, the true context of the matter is apolitical and has more to do with silencing those that spread misinformation, bigotry and lies. Conservatives cite isolated incidents in which students protested the assembly of conservative speakers on college campuses. Go-to references include the event cancellations of two conservative speakers

at the University of California, Berkeley, in 2017: Milo Yiannopoulos and Ann Coulter. In early 2018, CSU had our very own political squabble when conservative activist Charlie Kirk gave a speech at the Lory Student Center. Supporters and denouncers of Kirk gathered outside of the building to – rather pointedly – discuss political ideas. Things escalated, protests turned violent and a little over a year later, in October 2019, Kirk returned with a fellow spreader of misinformation and son of former President Donald Trump, Donald Trump Jr.

“There is no subjectivity in some topics, only fact and fiction.”

Kirk has tweeted illegitimate statistics about human trafficking and in 2020 made some outrageous claims about the COVID-19 pandemic, suggesting a coverup by the World Health Organization and questioning the effectiveness of face coverings. After scientists argued otherwise, Kirk claimed that hydroxychloroquine was 100% effective in combatting the virus. Trump Jr. and Coulter have participated in their fair share of spreading lies and misinformation, too. Alongside Kirk, they both stoked false fears of widespread voter fraud and a stolen election in 2020. Conversely, when liberal speakers are protested or even uninvited by college campuses, it’s over more subjective topics. In 2019, Jennine Capó Crucet, a Latina author, traveled to Georgia Southern University to discuss her book about a fictional, young Hispanic girl living in a whitedominated environment. During her panel, one student said Crucet made generalizations about white privilege. A disagreement broke out among students attending, and after her speech, white GSU students burned a copy of her book. In 2004, Nancy Snyderman’s invitation to the University of Saint Francis was revoked over

comments she made on abortion. In 2017, at Whittier College, Donald Trump supporters heckled former Attorney General of California, Xavier Becerra, after he filed a lawsuit challenging Trump’s rescinding of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals immigration program. Racism is a very real phenomenon — one that runs deep in America’s history, but the concept of white privilege — and just how much it affects people — is still argued about today. Changes to immigration policies and one’s thoughts on abortion are subjective in nature. These are complex issues defined by personal experiences and values. However, many of the topics discussed by the conservative speakers I mentioned above are disprovable, outright lies. There is no subjectivity in some topics, only fact and fiction. The fact of the matter is these people aren’t barred from returning to college campuses or protested because they are conservatives but because they are disingenuous liars. They are disavowed by people for their bigotry and lies, not the way they vote.

“After all, these activists are not silenced based on their political leanings but because they knowingly spread misinformation.”

If I were a conservative and I saw a political activist promoting ideas of white supremacy, homophobia, sexism or antisemitism, I would want to distance myself from them, not blindly defend them from being censored. After all, these activists are not silenced based on their political leanings but because they knowingly spread misinformation. Rather than fighting a contrived war against college campuses, conservatives should focus on the fact that their peers are more likely than liberals to believe and spread conspiracy theories. Nathaniel McKissick can be reached at letters@collegian.com.

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We deserve to feel neutral in our bodies 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. Moving to college and adapting to a new, more selfsufficient environment can be extremely difficult. Whether it’s struggling to meet new friends or experiencing changes mentally, physically or emotionally, this part of growing up can be uncomfortable. In other words, being a freshman is scary! One of the bigger uncomfortable topics is the dreaded freshman 15, which is where incoming students gain weight as they adjust to a new lifestyle. First, let me be clear — the freshman 15 should not be a dreaded topic at all, but it can definitely feel like an added stressor on top of all the changes you’re already experiencing. We, as blossoming young adults, deserve to feel comfortable — or at least neutral — in our own skin. Adjusting to a new environment is already stressful,

and we shouldn’t be made to feel uncomfortable with any bodily changes that come with it. We can’t always feel body positive, but we can work to feel body neutral.

“If we spend time worrying about the physical aspect of this growth, we miss out on all of the emotional, spiritual and mental growth.” I have struggled with disordered eating for years, and when I moved to college, those feelings were amplified by the already-stressful experience of losing the routine I had at home. Everything I built up for myself in my routine was changing, and I felt like I needed to hold on to how I looked to feel some sense of security when meeting new people and experiencing new things.

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Our bodies are doing exactly what they need to be doing to keep us safe, healthy and ready to take on the world, and feeling uncomfortable with how we look — although it is a natural part of growing up — is unproductive and gets in the way of actually making memories and enjoying life. Now this is not to say that you have to completely fall into a body positive mindset because that’s not always the most achievable standard. Instead, we should strive to accept our bodies as they are and engage in body neutrality. The body positive movement can be another form of peer pressure, and it could promote unhealthy behavior because you feel like you should love your body. Your self-worth is not based on your appearance or your ability to love your body — there should be no link at all. We all deserve to feel good about our body’s ability to be a body. It protects our organs, it keeps us warm, it heals our wounds and it communicates with us. You don’t have to love every single part of your body, but you should be kind to it because its only goal is to keep you moving and living your life.

According to Healthline, body neutrality is linked to mindfulness in many ways and “helps you recognize and prioritize how you feel in your body.” You can work to be body neutral in a variety of ways, such as removing the link between exercise and earning calories. Just because you ate something that wasn’t healthy doesn’t mean that you now have to go burn all of those calories off. Food is fuel for your body, but it is also for pleasure.

“If you’re going to incorporate fitness into your routine, do it because you want to, not because you feel like you have to.” Every cell in your body works to keep you alive, and we shouldn’t feel like we need to meet a madeup standard on the outside by disrespecting what we have on the inside. We are so much more than what we look like, and women

especially should not be made to feel like we are less worthy based on a number on a scale. If you’re going to incorporate fitness into your routine, do it because you want to, not because you feel like you have to. As we grow, our bodies will grow with us; it’s a constant ebb and flow as a result of our lifestyles and experiences. If we spend time worrying about the physical aspect of this growth, we miss out on all of the emotional, spiritual and mental growth. If you do want to incorporate fitness into your life, Colorado State University’s Student Recreation Center is a great place to get active. If you’re uncomfortable going alone, there are a variety of options for personal training sessions or group classes where you and your friends can go together. If you’d prefer to work out when the Rec Center is slow, you can check the cameras and live counts to see the activity in certain areas before leaving to come for your workout. You’re not alone if you’re struggling with body image during this incredibly transitionary period. You don’t have to feel body positive all the time, but you deserve to feel body neutral. Bella Eckburg can be reached at letters@collegian.com.

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FOOTBALL

Week 2: CSU football looks to recover against Vanderbilt By Bailey Shepherd

@b_sheps With week one of college football in the books, teams around the country are looking forward to week two while coaching staff is beginning to strategize and make a plan of action for the rest of the season. Colorado State University’s head coach Steve Addazio and the CSU Rams are already on the hot seat following a 42-23 loss at home in their opening game against South Dakota State University on Friday. Hiccups are understandable, especially in a first game in front of fans after a pandemic year when practice protocols were effected. However, it’s never a good look

when a former Football Bowl Subdivision team is dominated by what was a Football Championship Subdivision team like the Jackrabbits. To add insult to injury, they did it in their own house. While it’s not the start the Rams wanted, the team can hope to walk away with some notes to tune-up with in practice before next week when they have an opportunity to restore a bit of pride and dignity against Vanderbilt University at Canvas Stadium. The Vanderbilt Commodores arguably had a more embarrassing opening weekend against an FCS opponent of their own, losing 23-3 to East Tennessee State University in their own stadium. This should give CSU fans hope that the Rams

will be able to pull out a week two victory against a NCAA Southeastern Conference opponent. Once again, the Rams will have the home-field advantage at Canvas Stadium. Fans matter in college football, and if CSU can have a close-to-packed house to create that atmosphere, it will only help the team on the field. Fans can only do so much to push the team to a victory, though; the Rams will have to make some serious adjustments on the defensive side of the ball if they want to stop the Commodores from doing the same thing South Dakota State University did. The Jackrabbits exposed the Rams’ inability to close the gap by running for 240 yards in the game, averaging 7.1 yards a carry.

“If the defense fixes their issues with closing the gap, there is no doubt the Rams will be posting the W outside of Canvas Stadium.”

Colorado State University quarterback Evan Olaes (17) moves out of the pocket in the Rams’ football game Sept. 3. The Rams lost 42-23 against the South Dakota State University Jackrabbits. PHOTO BY GREGORY JAMES THE COLLEGIAN

However, if Vanderbilt’s first game told us anything, it’s that

A Colorado State Golden Pom member cheers on the Rams Sept. 3. The Rams lost 42-23 against South Dakota State University. PHOTO BY GREGORY JAMES THE COLLEGIAN

offense is not their strong suit. Apart from only putting up three points, ETSU’s defense had their way with Vanderbilt’s skill players by picking off quarterback Ken Seals twice and holding running back Re’Mahn Davis to 58 yards on 15 carries. If CSU can replicate a performance like that, then there’s a real chance of victory, seeing as how the Rams’ skill players on offense were the only bright spot in their loss on Friday. Trey McBride showed us exactly why he’s one of the best tight ends in the country by leading the team in receptions and receiving yards with 13 and 116, respectively. Dante Wright picked up where he left off last season by turning six catches into 103 yards. Even quarterback

Todd Centeio showcased how much he’s improved with his accuracy, connecting with his receivers 29 times out of 42 attempts for 304 yards and one touchdown. The offensive pieces are there, and they’re doing what they’re supposed to. If the Rams can improve their run game — seeing as how they averaged 3.1 yards per attempt in game one — they’ll be perfectly rounded on that side of the ball. If the defense fixes their issues with closing the gap, there is no doubt the Rams will be posting the W outside of Canvas Stadium. CSU will take on Vanderbilt Saturday, Sept. 11 at 8 p.m. at Canvas Stadium in Fort Collins. Bailey Shepherd can be reached at sports@collegian.com.

FOOTBALL

Colorado State football is back, so bring on the tailgating By Bryson Schminke @bryson81 Attention students, faculty, alumni and Colorado State University fans: tailgating has made a return to Fort Collins. Sept. 3 was the moment for all Rams to unite together and watch a sport that so many people love. Football kicked off its season this past Friday, and with that came the American tradition of tailgating. Last season, COVID-19 restrictions put a halt to the annual tailgating events at CSU, but with new protocols and mandates in place, campuswide gatherings are once again a reality. Ram fans brought their trucks and kicked back, enjoyed some great food, cracked open the coolers and tried out the fun activities at all the tailgating events that happened four hours prior to game time.

Members of Kappa Sigma Fraternity Erik Christoffersen and Griffin Hamel pose for a picture at their tailgate prior to the Colorado State University game against South Dakota State University Sept. 3. The Rams lost 42-23. PHOTO BY GREGORY JAMES THE COLLEGIAN

Colorado State students were among the most excited about the tailgating events this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic protocols previously restricting attendance at live sports, keeping many fans

indoors and watching from their homes. Some freshmen have never experienced a tailgate before or all the joys football season brings. If you missed all the things you could have done before the

first game last Friday, here’s some things you could get into at the next home game. Near the west side of the Lory Student Center was a huge inflatable area for kids, including a bouncy castle, slides and games. Near the north side of Canvas Stadium were multiple games with Ram gear as prizes, but if merchandise is not your thing, there was also live music playing as fans and students were on their way to the stadium accompanied by people dancing in the street. The Associated Students of Colorado State University made tailgating a tradition at the University. One major tailgating tradition Ram fans have stuck with is the ringing of the Old Main Bell before kickoff, located in the northeast corner of the Iris & Michael Smith Alumni Center at Canvas Stadium. Traditions like this hope to bring more students together each year and can intro-

duce a sense of home and comfort for students and alumni every season. Other than the ringing of the bell, the CSU community has not carried over many traditions from Hughes Stadium. Without the ability to line the football field with beer bottles like at Hughes, this year is an opportunity for the Ram community to create new traditions for CSU students, alumni and others to follow. Sophomore Carter Bruning said CSU students were excited to be around other people, make good food with friends and have a good time at the football game. “It’s been too long since we were able to do that, and I’m really grateful that it is back and we are better than ever,” Bruning said. CSU football will be back Sept. 11 at 8 p.m. as they host Vanderbilt University. Bryson Schminke can be reached at sports@collegian.com.

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FOOTBALL GALLERY

Colorado State quarterback Evan Olaes (17) scrambles out of the pocket in the Rams’ football game Sept. 3. The Rams lost 42-23 against the South Dakota State University Jackrabbits. PHOTO BY GREGORY JAMES THE COLLEGIAN

A Colorado State drum major claps with the band at the end of their halftime performance at the CSU football game Sept. 3. PHOTO BY GREGORY JAMES THE COLLEGIAN

A host of Colorado State players attempt to tackle South Dakota State University running back Isaiah Davis (22) Sept. 3. The Rams lost to the visiting Jackrabbits 42-23. PHOTO BY GREGORY JAMES THE COLLEGIAN

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FOOTBALL GALLERY

Colorado State quarterback Todd Centeio (7) prepares to make a pass in the Rams’ football game Sept. 3. The Rams lost 42-23 against the South Dakota State University Jackrabbits. PHOTO BY GREGORY JAMES THE COLLEGIAN

Colorado State wide receiver Thomas Pannunzio (18) celebrates with the crowd after he tackled a South Dakota State University punt returner near the end zone Sept. 3. The Rams lost 42-23 against the visiting Jackrabbits. PHOTO BY GREGORY JAMES THE COLLEGIAN

The student section at the Colorado State football game Sept. 3. The crowd was 32,000 people, which was 89% capacity. The Rams lost 42-23 against the visiting South Dakota State University Jackrabbits. PHOTO BY GREGORY JAMES THE COLLEGIAN

Colorado State running back Marcus McElroy Jr. (32) runs down the field in the Rams’ football game Sept. 3. The Rams lost 42-23 against the South Dakota State University Jackrabbits. PHOTO BY GREGORY JAMES THE COLLEGIAN

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VOLLEYBALL

CSU gets 1st win, 600th for head coach By Taylor Paumen

@taytaypau The Colorado State University volleyball team traveled east this last weekend for a double header against University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill on Friday and North Carolina State University on Saturday. While the Rams were on a losing streak, even after Friday’s game, they were able to come out of the weekend with a victory. Friday night, the Rams hit the court to tackle the Tar Heels of Chapel Hill and for the second time this season, the match was pushed to five sets. CSU outscored North Carolina in the first two sets 25-21 and 25-19, taking a match lead 2-0. UNC outnumbered the Rams closely with errors in the first half of the match but was later switched toward the ending of the game. Come set three, the Rams struggled to put up points while the Tar Heels took an early lead of 8-1, which led to an 18-8 difference and took the set quickly after. While CSU led in errors this set, they tried to bounce back and wrap up the night in set four. The green and gold team was able to make a six-point run at the beginning, pushing the score to 10-6. The

lead was short-lived, as UNC tied at 11-11, and the two teams stayed on each other’s tails, trading points, again tying 23-23. UNC took the set, tying the match 2-2. The long night was wrapped up in set five, and North Carolina started aggressively taking a 10-7 lead, but the Rams halted that after taking match point at 14-13. Both teams wanted the win, but CSU fell to the Tar Heels, losing 17-15, 3-2. Several Ram players came out with double-digit kills led by Kennedy Stanford with 13, Annie Sullivan finishing at 12 and Jacqi Van Liefde and Karina Leber tying at 10. Senior Alexa Roumeliotis took over the back row with 12 digs and contributed three of the total seven aces of the night. Saturday evening, the Rams got a second chance to come out of the weekend with their first win of the season. As they headed 30 minutes east to Raleigh, North Carolina, the Rams faced the North Carolina State University Wolfpack. Set one kicked off with an evenly matched set with a total of 19 ties and six different lead changes. Although the Wolfpack led in kills and had a higher hitting percentage by .004, the Rams eventually took the set 30-28. NC State took an early lead in set

two at 7-2 and kept that lead through the end, taking the set 25-18 and tying the match 1-1. Come set three, the Rams fought to get a lead as they trailed 15-11. The set became closer as the two teams worked back and forth, coming to a tie toward the end at 23-23. After an attack error by the Wolfpack and a serving ace by Roumeliotis, the Rams snatched the match lead 2-1. The Wolfpack took a 5-1 lead in the final set of the night, but the tides changed after a kill by Leber led to a five-point run and 20-19 lead. Colorado State didn’t look back as they took the win 25-23, 3-1. With the first win of the season in the books, this victory also marks the 600th win for head coach Tom Hilbert as he enters his 25th season with the Rams. Stanford and Sullivan led the team again with 16 and 15 kills to end the weekend. Roumeliotis added another 26 digs and three assists to her stats while setter Ciera Pritchard led with 43 assists. The Rams will stay home this week as they host the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Cougars on Friday at noon. Taylor Paumen can be reached at sports@collegian.com.

Ciera Pritchard (11) sets the ball toward one of the outside hitters during the Colorado State University home opening game versus Northwestern University at Moby Arena Aug. 28. CSU lost 3-1. PHOTO BY DEVIN CORNELIUS THE COLLEGIAN

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CULTURE AND COMMUNITY

FoCo farmers markets show inspiring display of community By Renee Ziel @reneeziel Meet the duality of Fort Collins — traditional architecture and modern structures, longtime residents and 4-year-university students and activities for both the homebodies and the outdoor enthusiasts. Yet one thing is everlasting: the mass of small businesses and passionate locals. Farmers markets provide local businesses, particularly farmers and other natural food suppliers, opportunities to sell their goods directly to consumers while networking with people either involved with or interested in small business. This is also, as evidenced in my experience, not exclusive to farmers.

“It’s this kind of passion and dedication to work that makes up the heart of farmers markets.” I had not been to a farmers market until this past weekend, so I headed out with some friends and went to the Fort Collins Farmers Market on Drake and the Larimer County Farmers Market. One downside was there were only a handful of occupied tents on Drake and not a large crowd. However, there’s one theme you quickly notice — farmers market vendors care deeply for their jobs. Cake Escape Bakery is a home business owned and operated by Nicole Ehrlich, who said she wanted to do something she loved when she started in May. “Working for someone else, it’s easy to be unhappy with the way they run things,” Ehrlich said. “Working for yourself, you understand yourself in a much better way and (how) to be happy.” This creative endeavor surely paid off — when sampling pumpkin bread, the moistness and flavor skyrocketed me out of early September and straight into the cozy arms of autumn. I also bought a slice of blueberry coffee cake with such a unique and welcoming flavor, I’ll probably end up going right back. Under the still, hot sun and blindingly white tents were also Palisade Peaches, Miller Farms, Cracked Bean Coffee Co. and Whiteside Honey Company LLC. On the other hand, the Larimer County Farmers Market was almost so overwhelming in capacity alone that it made me wonder

why I hadn’t gone there first. Over 20 multi-colored tents filled the concrete outside the Larimer County Courthouse Offices, and a substantial group of people there were enjoying the splendors of local business, from abundant farm-fresh produce to chocolate truffles to succulents to authentic tamales. There was also a business that caught my attention: lovelevel jewelry. With a small tent operated by co-founder Stacy King, lovelevel produces handmade birch wood jewelry sealed in beeswax, no chemicals involved. “I’m really inspired by nature,” King said. “I love lightweight jewelry. … I love attending farmers markets, supporting local — local and small.” The earth influence as well as the handmade charm is clear in the array of beautiful wooden earrings and necklaces shaped like leaves, flowers, moons, suns and creative geometric designs with small gems. Across from lovelevel was a large tent for Sunray Natural Farm, a family-owned herbal apothecary run by Josh Hillhouse, with an undeniably impressive and colorful collection of herbs and salts in Mason jars. Over the first few years of operation, the Sunray garden grew from “reasonable to crazy,” so they found farmers markets and started selling their abundance, and they’ve been at markets for about eight years, Hillhouse said. “We want to help our community get healthier,” Hillhouse said, motioning to two large folding tables covered in plastic bags of hand-picked herbal combinations for teas, such as a Dream tea with chamomile, valerian, lavender, cinnamon and much more. “I’m a huge fan of watching the tiniest seed turn into 50 pounds of food,” Hillhouse said. “(I) got ‘nerded out’ on the whole gardening thing.” It’s this kind of passion and dedication to work that makes up the heart of farmers markets and the local businesses that find their community and benefit there. It’s also just a heartwarming environment, businesses aside — there are dogs, a bubble machine and someone singing “fresh farm produce” as they walk by. In addition, this was, in my opinion, the best first-time farmers market experience I could have gotten. Fort Collins is a town of small businesses, and I firmly believe in supporting them over the unsustainable conglomerates. And of the places I gladly purchased from, never did I receive anything less than a smile. As usual, farmers markets occur seasonally. Both of these markets are open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and the Larimer County Farmers Market specifies its end on Oct. 30. Renee Ziel can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com.

Josh Hillhouse, owner of Sunray Natural Farm, waits for customers to come by his booth at the Larimer County Farmers Market in Fort Collins, Colorado, Sept. 5. Hillhouse has a collection of spices that can be used for cooking as well as brewing tea. PHOTO BY TRI DUONG THE COLLEGIAN

Josh Hillhouse, owner of Sunray Natural Farm, showcases a jar of alaea salt at the Larimer County Farmers Market in Fort Collins, Colorado, Sept. 5. PHOTO BY TRI DUONG THE COLLEGIAN

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ENTERTAINMENT

Kipo: Hiding a profound message on mental health By Renee Ziel

@reneeziel In its first season alone, “Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts” demonstrates incredible artistic style, unique music pairings, an interesting adventure story and matchless representation in its writing. I cover all of that in the first part of my review. However, going deeper into the show reveals the complexity of each character and how they inform a larger narrative around all of our mental states. My general theory, at first posited by a good friend of mine, is that every character in Kipo represents something within ourselves. Kipo Oak is like our inner child and Wolf, her best friend, our defense mechanisms and mistrust. Jamack represents the desire to fit in. Scarlemagne symbolizes trauma. As always, beware of spoilers, and be sure to read my first part before we delve into season two.

Episodes 1-4 The pilot episode of the season covers a lot to set up the thickening plot. After Scarlemagne kidnaps Kipo’s father, Lio Oak, Kipo runs to save him. Once she finds him, he tells her her DNA was fused with a mute’s so she could become a Mega, like the Mega Monkey, and she needs to learn how to control this power. These powers represent puberty, and

this narrative is fit for any children around that age who watch. We learn Lio has a connection to Scarlemagne, calling him Hugo, just before the antagonist reveals he wants to create an empire where mutes will “reign supreme.” At the end of episode one, we are introduced to a mysterious trio of gas mask- and cloak-wearing people who declare at Scarlemagne’s destruction, “We have to stop him.” Over the next few episodes, Kipo learns how to keep her powers at bay as they get increasingly out of control. They look for information on Scarlemagne’s plans and make it to the Brunchington Beach restaurant. We learn this is where Jamack ended up, washing dishes for stealing food and having conflicting feelings after giving up his ambitions to save Kipo. Episode four focuses on Kipo and Wolf ’s friendship and Wolf ’s ability to open up to those she cares about. These are notable moments that support my mental health theory. Jamack is learning how to take control of his own life while learning to both give and receive kindness. Wolf and Kipo begin to balance each other out, as Kipo can’t always be so naive about the dangers of the world, and Wolf can’t always be closed off and mean to those that care about and want the best for her. Episodes 5-7 Episodes five and six show us the story of Lio and Kipo’s

mother, Song Oak, as Kipo and her friends travel to the old burrow to discover where she comes from through their diary. Lio and Song at first harbor resentment for their mute research — learning how to reverse the mutation — and thus plan to run away. The main group asks themselves who Lio and Song were running from in the first place. Cut to the mysterious trio introduced earlier with one Dr. Emilia, who fails to subdue the Mega Monkey and says it was hers for 13 years. Scarlemagne meets with the monkey instead, and as Scarlemagne once again controls her, Kipo finds a photograph of her and her parents when Kipo was only a baby. In it, Song’s arm has sprouted brown monkey fur. Kipo, in anger, turns into the Mega Jaguar. In episode seven, Kipo finally meets her mother after finding out she’s the Mega Monkey, and it makes for an emotional scene. Another stellar part of Kipo is how it depicts healthy parent-child relationships. There is such a profound and consistent love between all of these characters, especially in an “inner child” character like Kipo, who looks for the good in everyone she meets. Episodes 8-10 Over the final episodes of the season, the show builds Emilia up to be the next antagonist, and we focus on breaking down what led to Scarlemagne’s villainy.

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Kipo talks about trauma in a strikingly real way. Scarlemagne came into the burrow as the main experiment in reversing the mute mutations, which Emilia pioneered. Hugo experiences consistent abandonment, fear and betrayal, and he becomes Scarlemagne when he realizes he can use his pheromones to control others and gain superiority. Present-day Kipo is taken to Scarlemagne’s palace, where she finds herself understanding his story and bonding with him, showing him the love and kindness that no one else had. The season closes out with Scarlemagne’s coronation, wherein he “takes Kipo’s advice” and gives humans and mutes an ultimatum — to swear loyalty to him or be consumed by liquid gold. At

his core, Scarlemagne never chose to be shackled by his trauma, but his self-destructive and violent habits as a result of that make it so he misunderstands Kipo and cannot heal. However, Kipo does what she does best and sees the good in him — the final battle that ensues is less so an effort to stop Scarlemagne and more a mission to save the humans and mutes. In doing so, Scarlemagne almost gets encased in gold himself only for Kipo to save him. And at the very end, we are set up for the final season: Kipo is determined to unite humans and mutes against the true antagonist, Emilia. Renee Ziel can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com.

MUSIC

Satellite Pilot’s new album, a whimsical take on modern rock By Max Hogan

@macnogan Loveland, Colorado, indie-pop group Satellite Pilot recently released their sixth full length album, the self-titled “Satellite Pilot.” The 11-track album shows the band flourishing in the era of psychedelic pop, their music a celebration of the past, present and future. Satellite Pilot’s music is an endearingly whimsical take on modern rock that pays homage to the era of classic pop that defined contemporary music. This influence can also be seen in the band’s bold aesthetic presentation in their music videos for singles “Hold It” and “Rocketship,” in which each member dawns a bright blue suit and corresponding white turtleneck, recalling the promotional garb of 1960s pop groups. However, Satellite Pilot is not limited to the sounds of the past,

incorporating elements of modern psychedelia and the alternative indie-pop sound of bands like Dr. Dog, Fruit Bats and Bahamas. Propelled by a harsh keyboard riff and a bassline that seems to bob up and down like a buoy on a wave, the dense instrumentation of opening track “Sharkfüd” gives the colorful impression of a coral reef teeming with life. The tapping of drumsticks adds an interesting percussive element to the song’s first half, occupying an otherwise empty place in the mix. In my opinion, the song’s weakest point is the sample it opens with. Although the inclusion of the sample is solid in terms of production, it adds relatively little to the song as a whole. The featured soundbites are separate clips from two news channels covering a shark attack, and although it works to establish the theme of the song, it’s not particularly interesting. Having a somewhat unnecessary sample is a common occurrence

and something that could be easily brushed off, but in this context, it stands out to me more than usual. With “Sharkfüd” as the album’s opening track, the sample appears in the first few seconds of the album and serves as the listener’s first impression of “Satellite Pilot.” The second track on the album, “Hold It,” is quick to establish a lighthearted mood with its listeners, setting the stage with the unaccompanied percussion of a tambourine and bongo quickly followed by a rush of shiny guitars and a warm-toned bass. As the song progresses, it maintains the steady rhythm established in its introduction even as the band divulges into more psychedelic territory. Briefly accompanied by a sound that closely imitates the pull of a cello, the rhythm grounds us in a sea of twinkling guitars until it’s pulled from under our feet and the song dissipates into its outro. “Shelly Holly” bares many of the

key elements found in ‘60s pop, driven by a simple piano riff and prominent bass that lie simply beneath the classic vocal harmonies. The band makes sure to include subtle hints of strangeness outside of the unconventional lyrics, with electronic chimes twinkling in the intro and off-kilter synth lines and muffled vocal samples sprinkled throughout. I think the biggest potential turnoff for possible listeners is found in the exaggerated tone of the vocals, which I think is far more pronounced and upfront in “Satellite Pilot” than in past releases from the group, particularly in songs “Sharkfüd” and “Homesplice.” The nasally enunciation of each word is certainly distinct and attention-grabbing, but it feels a bit jarring and out of place. Perhaps this is an element of Satellite Pilot that they aren’t willing to part with — singers with unique vocal timbres are often controversial and highly subjective. I would love to see Satellite Pilot con-

tinue to explore the unique identity that vocals bring to a band’s sound without pushing the search for a signature voice beyond authenticity and falling into a gimmick. Although the album features consistently strong instrumentation throughout, a highlight is undoubtedly in its bold use of percussion. The choice of percussive elements isn’t particularly unconventional, sticking primarily to a standard drum kit and a tambourine, but its role in the album shows the band has a good understanding of its importance in the dynamic of the music. This understanding pays off in the high energy and well-balanced tone of the album. Overall, Satellite Pilot and their self-titled release present a lighthearted and innovative combination of classic influences and modern indie pop to their audience in a well constructed and thoughtful way. Max Hogan can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com

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DAILY HOROSCOPE By Stevie Jones

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (09/09/21) VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22) Virgo season’s here, baby — now is your time to shine! This is the perfect time to try something new to spice up your life. Put yourself out there, and listen to your gut. Maybe it means you join a new club on campus — or perhaps you stop wearing deodorant. LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22) Sweet Libra, take a break from worrying and have a moment for your heart this week. Reach out to that person you’ve been thinking of but haven’t chatted up yet. If you miss your family, call them. If you’re waiting for a sign to talk to your new crush this semester, this is it, stud. SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21) It’s time to open up, Scorpio.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21) You’re a quick thinker, Sagittarius, but be careful not to overthink, too. Your friend who hasn’t texted back yet isn’t mad, they’re just busy. If you drop your negative assumptions, you will notice the shadows of your mind will part for a beautiful rainbow in your life.

ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19) Time to quiet the brain noise, Aries. Get into the mindset of feeling more grounded in your surroundings and new schedule. Breathe in the new, process it and release the discomfort.

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TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20) Taurus, looking to expand your social bubble isn’t a bad idea. If you have the mental space, add to your friend group! There are tons of potential friends waiting to meet you on campus.

CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19) Listen, Capricorn, when was the last time you had a nap? Recharge your mental battery and turn that thing on “do not disturb.” Finally buy that item in your online shopping cart because you deserve it, champ.

GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20) Keep your cool, Gemini. If things aren’t turning out your way, deepen your breath and remember you are capable of handling all situations. Bonus points if you don’t snap at innocent bystanders.

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