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CSU football history to know before the homecoming game Ashley Potts @ashleypotts09

Homecoming can be a little overwhelming if you do not like sports, especially football. Homecoming, to me, is a celebration of the history around Colorado State University, but is also really football heavy.

If you are not up to date on your CSU football facts, the whole thing can seem cliquey and weird.

If you do not want to be out of the loop, I did the dirty work for you and compiled some of the highlights of CSU football since its inception in 1893.

CSU was founded in, as many students and alumni might know, in 1870. It was originally Colorado Agricultural and Mechanical University and the mascot was the Aggies. The football program began in 1893 and had a slow start with very few games and even fewer wins.

Harry W. Hughes took over as head coach and athletic director in 1911. He served until 1941 and stayed on as athletic director until 1953. The team started winning under Hughes, with eight Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference titles in his time as coach.

“Lubick left his legacy on the team and on the field. He won nearly 75 percent of the games he played in Hughes Stadium and ended with a record of 108-74.”

Hughes helped build the first sod football field in the state, Colorado Field. The team played on Colorado Field through 1967, when the first stadium was built— and dubbed Hughes Stadium—in 1968.

Sadly, Hughes was demolished recently and the name seems to have gone with it for now.

There were seven coaches between the namesake of the stadium and the namesake of the field within it, Sonny Lubick. In that time, the Colorado A&M Aggies became the Colorado State University Rams and the team fluctuated a lot.

Thurman “Fum” McGraw was the standout player in that time.

He was CSU’s first All-American player and continued on to play for the Detroit Lions before being inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. He would return to CSU as a staff member and athletic director. His name

Knowing some history of CSU football might make the homecoming game a little more enjoyable. COLLEGIAN FILE PHOTO

now resides on the Athletic Center next to Moby Arena, which houses athletics’ staff, ticket offices and the academic support area for student athletes.

The next major era of CSU football came in 1993 when Lubick took over as head coach.

Lubick came in at a time when the team was losing a lot, a trend he turned around rather quickly. There were a lot of standout moments in his coaching career, too many to write in this space.

Suffice it to say, he was good at his job. He won National Coach of the Year awards and led the team to titles in the Western Athletic Conference before moving the team to the Mountain West Conference.

This was the era of the true Rocky Mountain Showdown: played in Denver and more competitive than it’s been in the last four years.

His legacy survived the demolition of Hughes as the field in Canvas Stadium is still named the Sonny Lubick field due to his support of the program to this day.

The next big thing to know about CSU football came in more recent history. CSU hired Jim McElwain for the 2012 season. He came from Alabama, where he had won two national championships as offensive coordinator. This was the era of Garrett Grayson and Rashad Higgins and is likely what most people remember as the last time CSU football was exceptional. McElwain was also the coach the last time CSU won a Rocky Mountain Showdown in 2014.

McElwain left the Rams at the end of the 2014 season to coach at the University of Florida, marking the only time a head coach has left CSU for another school.

Now we are in the era of Mike Bobo and while many CSU fans have strong feelings about the way the team is going under his leadership, remember that this homecoming weekend is celebrating a lot more than the last three seasons.

Ashley Potts can be reached at sports@collegian.com.

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6 inside the lines WORDS FROM THE ENEMY

Insight from the Lobos’ insiders

Cameron Goeldner, beat reporter

By Luke Zahlmann @lukezahlmann

Prior to the homecoming matchup against the University of New Mexico for Colorado State football, I discussed some key factors with a pair of writers for UNM’s The Daily Lobo. Both Cameron Goeldner, beat reporter, and Matthew Narvaiz, Senior Sports Reporter cover a variety of Lobo athletics including football.

CG: The Lobos match up a lot better with Johnson than they do with Williams.

Big, physical wideouts have given the Lobos secondary fits this year, just look at what Liberty’s Antonio Gandy-Golden did in Albuquerque two weeks ago setting a career high with 245 yards on 11 catches. Despite him being the guy that you need to stop in the passing attack, there wasn’t much the Lobos could do. The Lobos number one corner is Jalin Burrell who comes in at 6’0” and 195 pounds and will be the guy primarily matched on Williams. Burrell will be ready, it’ll just be a question of whether he can overcome the size difference. Another guy in the secondary to watch out

combined with the Lobos defense playing its best game of the year, allowed the Lobos to get the big win. It didn’t hurt that UNLV was without starting quarterback Armani Rodgers, either.

for is safety Marcus Hayes, who leads the team in interceptions.

CG: The biggest threat to the Rams offensive line is linebacker Rhashaun Epting.

Epting leads the team with five-and-ahalf sacks and has recorded one against every opponent except Wisconsin.

CG: The Lobos use a three-headed rushing attack, but Tyrone Owens will see the field the most, and will likely lead the team in rushing yards. Even though the Lobos have gone away from the triple option this season, they still rush about three times as much they pass. Look for Zahneer Shuler and Ahmari Davis to carry the ball in third down and goal line situations. All three backs are capable of putting down a big run if they are able to get to the second level.

CG: That game with Wisconsin, especially the first drive where they drove down the field and were able to score pretty easily, gave the Lobos a lot of confidence that they could go toe to toe with anyone on their schedule. They kept the game close until halftime in a hostile environment, and head coach Bob Davie talked repeatedly after about how pleased he was with the way the team played and the players seemed to get a boost from the entire experience. It’s amazing what a little boost does, especially with the transition to the third string quarterback that followed the game.

CG: The Lobos really took advantage of big plays against the Rebels, especially in the 29-point second quarter. Sheriron Jones, who began the season as the thirdstring quarterback, made a pair of them, one with his feet on a 25-yard scramble and one with his arm for 74-yards. That,

CG: The biggest advantage that the Lobos have this year is something we’ve already talked about, the Rams inability to stop the run. If the Lobos can exploit that, they have a good opportunity to get a victory. The team has had a chip on its shoulder all year after the way they finished last season, and that should be amplified by the recent struggles against CSU.

CG: I think the Lobos will give CSU a scare, but ultimately the Rams will prevail in a high scoring affair, 42-35.

Luke Zahlmann can be reached at sports@collegian.com.

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WORDS FROM THE ENEMY

Insight from the Lobos’ insiders

Matthew Narvaiz, senior sports reporter

By Luke Zahlmann @lukezahlmann

for a touchdown that sealed the Lobos’ win over New Mexico State.

Jenkins, who’s a force off the snap. It’s linemen like him that inevitably set those big runs up for Owens.

MN: The Lobos aren’t especially known for their extreme pass rush, but last weekend against UNLV they were able to garner five sacks. Cody Baker, a senior defensive lineman, is someone who has the ability to create chaos in the backfield, especially facing a young CSU line. He had two sacks against the Rebels. Rhashaun Epting, a linebacker, leads UNM with five sacks this season, so watch out for him too.

MN: Since its loss to Wisconsin, UNM has tried to rediscover itself offensively.

The fact that then-starting quarterback Tevaka Tuioti was declared out for the remainder of the season with a fractured clavicle he endured a couple weeks ago only shifted the Lobos’ play calling even more. UNM dabbled with the run against NMSU, but head coach Bob Davie recently said that his team will shy away from the triple option his team is known for to more of a conservative spread option offense that passes the ball much more frequently...It goes to show how much safer UNM is playing it now that it has lost two quarterbacks this season, the other being Colton Gerhart

Prior to the homecoming matchup against the University of New Mexico for Colorado State football, I discussed some key factors with a pair of writers for UNM’s The Daily Lobo. Both Cameron Goeldner, beat reporter, and Matthew Narvaiz, Senior Sports Reporter cover a variety of Lobo athletics including football.

MN: UNM has had a few problems this season when it comes to defending the pass, especially against pass-heavy teams. Head Coach Bob Davie, after his team’s loss to Liberty on homecoming, admitted as much after his secondary was lit up for 417 yards. UNM was also lit up for 328 yards when they faced the University of the Incarnate Word’s Quarterback in the team’s season opener. But their secondary is able to create turnovers, too, as they had a program-high five interceptions against New Mexico State. It really depends which secondary shows up for UNM on Saturday. Jalin Burrell will be the best CB lining up on Saturday, but Marcus Hayes, a safety, is UNM’s most successful defensive back against the pass; he leads his team with two interceptions this season, one of which was run back

MN: Tyrone Owens is interesting for a couple reasons. He doesn’t necessarily have break-away speed, but his ability to read holes and find openings—as well as just generally running the ball hard—are all things he has going for him. Keep in mind, UNM’s offensive line—although they’ve had up-and-down play all year— features a key lineman in senior Aaron

MN: UNM was successful against the Rebels due to a brilliant performance from Jones, who will be at the helm of

the Lobo offense when they head to Fort Collins. Jones threw four touchdowns, which is highly unusual under Davie. It also helped that the Lobo defense held UNLV to under 100 yards until midway through the fourth quarter, forced eight three-and-outs and had a season-high five sacks.

MN: Picking against CSU at home, especially when UNM plays them, is very tough. However, if UNM hopes to win, it has to get another big performance from Jones. In fact, he has to be near-perfect like he was against UNLV last week.

MN: I hate to do it, but I’m going with CSU on Saturday. CSU plays the Lobos tough at home—and I don’t expect things to change much this year, especially with an injury-plagued Lobos team.

Luke Zahlmann can be reached at sports@collegian.com.

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Dedication, raw talent exemplify Warren Jackson’s potential

By Eddie Herz @Eddie_Herz

A culture has been built at Colorado State of developing wide receivers into NFL-caliber players, a trend that has encompassed the past few seasons.

Rashard Higgins amassed over 3,000 receiving yards and 31 touchdowns in three seasons with the Rams before being selected by the Cleveland Browns in the 2016 NFL draft.

Fellow Rams’ alum Michael Gallup was also picked by the Dallas Cowboys in the third round of the most recent NFL Draft after nearly reaching 2,000 receiving yards in two collegiate seasons.

But, there is a player who has flown under-the-radar who may have the brightest future of them all, Higgins and Gallup included. Sophomore receiver Warren Jackson.

“I think (Jackson has) a chance to be one of the alltime best receivers ever to play here,” Coach Mike Bobo said.

“This guy is 6’6”, has really good speed (and) has really good body control. I’m very, very impressed with him.”

Though Jackson was a three-star recruit coming out of high school with offers from

programs like the University Arizona, University of Colorado and the University of Wyoming, he has been overshadowed by other receivers during the early stages of his career.

The potential was seen early for the wideout despite his spot in the background.

“I think he’s (Jackson) got a chance to be one of the all-time best receivers ever to play here. This guy is 6’6, has really good speed, has really good body control.

I’m very, very impressed with him..”

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“When he first got here honestly he was still getting used to his body but you could tell he had a ton of potential,” redshirt sophomore quarterback Collin Hill said. “The thing that stood out to me was he was always asking me if he was running this route right, was he doing that right, how are we supposed to do that. He

worked at it a ton to get where he is.”

Given the receiver’s size and skill set, he could be a top target at many other programs despite only being a sophomore. Being the third option this season is not something that bothers Jackson though.

Jackson has had the luxury of playing with and learning from some of the best receivers in program history.

“It feels pretty good knowing that those guys can always teach you a lot,” Jackson said.

“Mike (Gallup) taught me a lot.

I’ve gotten a few pointers from (Olabisi Johnson) and Preston (Williams). All of the looks and information I can gather going on to grow as a receiver has really helped from those guys.”

Bobo mentioned in fall camp how Jackson can be the best receiver in Rams’ history if he worked hard enough.

Jackson has been described as a player who possessed maturity similar to an upperclassman even as a first-year player.

The receiver’s work ethic has also recieved commendation since the early-going.

Bobo is not the only one who has relished Jackson’s vast improvements. see JACKSON’S on page 10 >>

Wide Receiver Warren Jackson moves the ball down the field into Wildcat Territory. The Rams are ahead of Abilene Christian 31-7 at the end of the third quarter on Sept 8. PHOTO BY ELLIOT JERGE COLLEGIAN

Warren Jackson celebrates a Rams touchdown during the game against Boise State Nov. 11, 2017. PHOTO BY ASHLEY POTTS COLLEGIAN

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Jackson >> from page 8 “The dude has grown a lot,” Johnson said. “He came with a lot of maturity and then this year I’ve seen him crisp up his routes and things like that. I can see his confidence on the field and it’s good to see from a young guy like that because he still has two more years after this.”

Jackson has only caught the ball 10 times so far this season. Besides battling for targets with Johnson and Williams, the lack of production is partly a result of a minor knee injury that temporarily slowed Jackson.

The receiver sat out three-consecutive games for the Rams before totaling 44 yards and two touchdowns on four receptions against San Jose State last week, all of which came in the first half.

“It felt pretty good but there are always a couple things you can do better on,” Jackson said.

“It just motivates me to want to work a lot harder. Coach (Bobo) talks about potential. I’m just working to live up to those expectations.”

The sophomore receiver appears to be fully recovered from his injury, giving him more than enough time to keep improving before the season is over.

Eddie Herz can be reached at sports@collegian.com.

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VOLLEYBALL

Colorado State endures an adjustment period after multiple lineup changes

By Luke Zahlmann @lukezahlmann

Her freshman year and sophomore year, Katie Olesak had Jasmine Hanna, Sanja Cizmic and Alexandra Poletto. This year, the setter has had to adjust, so, too as the entire Colorado State volleyball team.

The debut match of the 2018 CSU season had a lineup void of injuries. Redshirt sophomore Breana Runnels, redshirt junior Kirstie Hillyer and junior Paulina Hougaard-Jensen were to set to lead the offensive attack.

Juniors Amanda Young and Olivia Nicholson were set to lead the defense, the former in the role of libero, the latter as a specialist with attacking abilities as a hitter as well. Sophomore Maddi Foutz was set to fill the role when needed as well as one of CSU’s best defensive specialists.

“The other teams are doing a really good job of scouting and watching our film. (They’re) really reading our shots and knowing our body language. This year it’s been about hitting smarter.”

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Much like the injuries of last year, this year has been an adjusting period for the team.

Young has been hindered since the conclusion of the team’s second match of the year against the University of North Carolina-Willmington. As the starting libero last year and this year, Young’s loss has created a rift in the team’s plans.

At first, CSU cast Foutz in the role of libero for the new-look

Rams. In her first match against the University of Northern Colorado, the former Bayfield Wolverine shined.

Foutz posted 25 digs, the second most in program history in a three-set match, just behind former CSU libero Izzy Gaulia in 2011 (26). Just two matches later, Foutz once again registered a high total, this time against Florida State University (23).

Young returned during CSU’s trip to Ann Arbor, Michigan for a short three-game tournament.

In her first game back at libero against Oakland University, she tallied 22 digs of her own.

Now, the team is led on defense by Nicholson. A “swiss army knife” according to many in the program, the former outside hitter has succeeded in her new role.

Though she has yet to rack up the digs like her predecessors, Nicholson has added a new element to their attack.

“Olivia’s second contact is probably one of the best things about her (at libero),” Coach Tom Hilbert said. “It gives Katie (Oleksak) more freedom to play defense. But it took a hitter out of our lineup.”

The losses of Nicholson, along with Hanna, Cizmic and Poletto after last year have placed the onus on Oleksak to overcome.

The graduation of Hanna, the program’s all-time leader in kills, has loomed large. With Runnels and Hougaard-Jensen posing a newfound threat to oppositions following last year’s performances, adjustments have been made.

Runnels led the team in kills (367) while Hougaard-Jensen tallied the second-highest hitting percentage in the nation (.474).

This year, their results have been difficult to duplicate.

Those adjustments are due to an abundance of data, available to each team in the conference and beyond.

“There’s so much information out there, easily-accessible information,” Hilbert said. “We see OLEKSAK on page 12 >>

CSU HITTERS STATISTICS ATTACK

2017

2018

Kills

1624

871

Errors

475

341

Total Attacks

3638

2126

Attack Pct

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.249

Kills/Set

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Oleksak >> from page 11 get every match. I can go (look) up Sabryn Roberts on Boise State for example and find every one of her shots, all year long so far, in a minute.”

CSU has been forced to tinker their tactics, relying on Oleksak to be a pillar of consistency. After winning the 2017 Mountain West Player of the Year, the Pheonix, Arizona native has grown accustomed to the pressure.

Whether it is adjusting to a new hitter such as freshmen Sasha Colombo and Jacqi Van Liefde or working to disguise her own net-side actions, Oleksak has grown weary of complacency.

“I’m getting a better feel as the year goes on,” Oleksak said. “(The hardest part) is just knowing how each person wants the ball and how they hit most successfully. (It’s difficult) matching (their) tempos consistently.”

The third-year starter is already at the top of the Mountain West in assists per set (11.17). The average comes just a year after leading the confer-

ence in the same stat, as well as leading in total assists when the year concluded (1385).

The hitters of the team have yet to fully adjust to their more precise attacking.

As a team, CSU is hitting to a .247 percentage, nearly 70 percentage points lower than last year’s .316. The biggest decline has come to a leader in the middle, Hougaard-Jensen. A year after a silver-place finish in the NCAA standings last year, she has fallen to a still-respectable .328.

The flashes have been shown for the team’s conference champion hitting force though. Against San Jose State University, CSU nailed down a season-high .398 percentage, only rivaled by their performance against Indiana State University (.375).

Both matches were sweeps.

When their attack has matched the level of consistency that Oleksak has shown since her freshman year, wins have accumulated. Creating a similar attacking force to year’s past is their goal.

Another NCAA tournament appearance under Hilbert is dependent on it.

Luke Zahlmann can be reached at sports@collegian. com.

FOOTBALL

Three things will lead CSU to a homecoming win over the Lobos

By Eddie Herz @Eddie_Herz

The Colorado State Rams return to Canvas Stadium Saturday to face the 3-2 University of New Mexico Lobos after escaping from San Jose State University with its second win of the season.

The Lobos currently stand as one-point favorites over the Rams, implying the game could go either way.

With victories being extremely hard to come by for the hosts this season, beating the Lobos is vital to the Rams’ odds of salvaging the season. After their homecoming matchup, the team will travel to face Boise State University of whom it has never beaten.

Ahead is a glance at CSU’s focal points for victory on Saturday.

Stick with K.J. Carta-Samuels.

Coach Mike Bobo’s quarterback management has been poor this season to say the least.

Complaints from fans about unexpectedly swapping Carta-Samuels for redshirt sophomore Collin Hill have increased due to the fact that Carta-Samuels’ level of play has not warranted punishment.

Regardless if the University of Washington transfer initiates immediate success against the Lobos, it is important for Bobo to stick with Carta-Samuels no matter what.

playing poorly against the Lobos, there is an insignificant chance that Hill will be able to spark the offense and play better.

No matter how Carta-Samuels is performing, pulling him for Hill eliminates any opportunity CSU has of effectively moving the ball on Saturday.

Let him play, Bobo.

Force Lobos’ quarterback Sheriron Jones out of his comfort zone.

Even though the Lobos’ strength of schedule through five games is laughable compared to Colorado State’s, the Lobos seem content with a 3-2 start.

Within their three victories, and even in a loss to Liberty, they a high-scoring offensive role.

The Lobos have scored at least 42 points in four games and rank 17th in the FBS with an average of 42.2 points per game.

Their firepower is reliant on University of Tennessee transfer Sheriron Jones’ level of play under center.

Jones’ performance heavily impacts the outcome of the game. If CSU defenders can force the issue early and smother Jones with their pass rush, there is a likely chance he will lose his confidence.

A confidence-less Jones induces turnovers, something the Rams would embrace.

Keep the Izzy Matthews train Rolling Before last week, CSU’s senior running back Izzy Matthews had nothing positive to build upon.

Matthews rushed for 30 yards or less in three of the Rams’ first five games. As a result, the Rams’ rushing attack was non-existent.

Izzy Matthews dives into the end zone to get the go ahead touchdown with .08 seconds left in the game roasting the hogs.

PHOTO BY JOE OAKMAN COLLEGIAN

Katie Oleksak celebrates a good play during the home opener against Illinois. PHOTO BY ASHLEY POTTS COLLEGIAN Emmanuel Jones celebrates a huge sack during the fourth quarter causing the Razorbacks to punt. Leading to the rams tying touchdown. BY JOE OAKMAN

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Collin Hill sits in the end zone and looks at the referee after attempting a two point conversion during the CSU vs. Illinois State game on Sept. 22. The Rams lost 19-35. PHOTO BY MATT BEGEMAN

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Katie Oleksak sets the ball for Paulina Hougaard-Jensen during the

Hill has yet to positively impact the Rams’ offense despite earning snaps in each of CSU’s last five games. The quarterback has completed only 13-34 passes and has thrown for 153 yards and a lone touchdown with an interception to match.

Even if Carta-Samuels is

Jones is coming off the best game of his career in which the junior threw for 250 yards, four touchdowns and zero interceptions in a blowout 50-14 victory over the University of Nevada Las Vegas.

Jones proved last week what he is capable of when feeling good. But, Jones is prone to getting erratic through the air and making poor decisions when pressured.

In their fourth game of the season, Jones threw for 312 yards and four touchdowns, but also tossed three interceptions.

The result of that game was an embarrassing defeat to FCS-opponent Liberty University.

Overall, Jones has thrown 10 touchdowns and six interceptions this season while completing 58.8 percent of his passes.

For the first time this year, the back broke loose and rushed for 125 yards and a touchdown against SJSU last week.

The total rushing yards from Matthews against the Spartans were the most he has accumulated in a game since collecting 140 against Fresno State back in 2015. The performance is more encouraging considering Matthews averaged 5.7 yards per carry.

Onlookers witnessed how much more dangerous the Rams’ offense can be when the run game is established. The unit put up 42 points against the hosts, the most in a game since playing the Spartans in November last season.

The Lobos defense can be exploited in a number of ways, whether the pass or run. But, the Lobos’ weakness is allowing 183.8 rushing yards per game.

Matthews is capable of once again bursting through holes at a high rate on Saturday, in turn, helping the Rams’ offense overall.

Eddie Herz can be reached at sports@collegian.com.

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Homecoming reinforces family and university ties for CSU Volleyball

By Mack Beaulieu @Macknz_James

Homecoming has a little bit to offer every Colorado State Ram. For most students, it is a well needed, university-scheduled stress relief. For the athletics programs involved, it gives a taste of home and comfort at in their second home.

College is a time to grow and explore. But, there are simple comforts that can not be matched once you leave home. Homecoming gives the CSU volleyball team, and others, a chance to enjoy the comforts of home while strengthening their connection to the community.

“I miss our home cooked meals. My parents will come over and we’ll cook and make things so that’s kind of fun, but it’s just nice to see them and see their faces and that in itself reminds me of home.”

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The things that the players look forward to are the typical things we usually take for granted when living with our families but that can not be recreated away from home.

A family, in any form, can be a rock, something players know they can lean on. Too often, many forget where their base support is coming from and it only gets easier to forget from afar. The players involved in homecoming get a chance to rediscover that support

when faces in the crowd are more than just familiar.

“They’re just such big supporters of me,” junior middle blocker Kirstie Hillyer said. “That’s what I look forward to most when they come up, I know that my biggest fans are coming out and they’re going to be here just to see me and that’s a cool feeling.”

Homecoming serves a similar function for the team as a whole. It helps reestablish that they are part of something greater than themselves and that the team is valued.

It’s not the case for everyone to be able to be involved in homecoming festivities every year.

For this group of Rams in particular, this year’s festivities should be special as nearly the entire team will participate for the first time.

Oleksak is a junior and this will be her first homecoming where the Rams have a home game. Aside from Hillyer and Jessica Jackson as redshirt freshmen, this will be the team’s first year participating.

“Having all those events during the week kind of makes them get out into the community and see the things we have to offer here at the school,” Hillyer said. “Especially for the foreigners, I think it’s a very American thing so I think that’s probably a cool experience.”

While the schedule has been a bit unusual the last few years, Hilbert says that it is typical for the team to hold an alumni gathering every other year for homecoming and for 30 to 40 volleyball alums to make the trip. The event signals that the family within the volleyball program gets a little stronger with homecoming as well.

“A college is like a big family and once a year you have a family reunion,” head coach Tom Hilbert said. “That’s what homecoming is.”

Mack Beaulieu can be reached online at sports@collegian.com.

The CSU Volleyball team huddles around Coach Tom Hilbert during their game against Texas Christian University on Sept. 2. PHOTO BY JOE OAKMAN COLLEGIAN

Kirstie Hillyer waits for the serve from Florida State during the game on Sept. 1.

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SOCCER

CSU is stuck chasing the goals that can define them on the pitch

By Adam Williams @AdamJ_Williams

Colorado State soccer is in the midst of their most successful season in the program’s history.

The team has one of the best goalkeepers in the conference in redshirt junior Hunter Peifer. The keeper is third in the league in goals against on average (.892) and second in shutouts (6).

The Rams also have multiple standout defenders in junior Halley Havlicek and senior Beth Plentl.

They even have a mix of talented forwards and midfielders that consistently make plays for the team.

But for CSU, one thing has been missing for the majority of the season, goals.

Open field, in the flow of the game goals. In other words, goals that are not the direct result of a free kick or penalty kick. Nor a goal that springs from actions of those situations. The rare own goal is not in the category either.

The Rams have tried many plans to reverse course.

Coach Bill Hempen has even resulted in pulling the goalie in a game against the University of Eastern Washington early in the season, all in an attempt to find a goal for the Rams.

“We haven’t scored a goal in regular play,” Hempen said.

“So, what’s the difference if we lose by one, two, three, or four, if we’re trying to get one?

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Forward Kaija Ornes drives the ball down the field during the game against Colorado College Oct. 7. The game ended in a tie of 0-0 after two periods of extra time. PHOTO BY NATALIE DYER COLLEGIAN

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Hempen has reflected on the importance of a goal several times over the course of the season.

“Goals change mentalities,” Hempen said, We’re still in search of the one that’s going to change things for us.”

Only three times this season have Rams’ players scored in the open course of play. Twice against Utah State University Sept. 30 and once against the Air Force Academy Oct. 5.

“There’s a lot of things in sports that are hard to do, and it always revolves around the scoring piece,” Hempen said. “We are creating enough chances, it’s just finishing them that has to happen next.”

To put their woes in context, Mountain West foe Boise State University boasts the most prolific scorer in the country in junior Sherle Raimee. She has scored more open-field goals in two games then the Rams have all season. In all, Raimee has tallied 17 goals, more than double the closest in the conference and the most in the nation.

The Rams believe they are only a couple of converted opportunities away from firing on

all cylinders.

“We’re in the process of capitalizing in the final third (of the field),” sophomore Karli Eheart said. “We are getting a lot of shots, we’re just not putting them in.”

If players like sophomores Alley Murphy- Pauletto and Taylor Steinke, junior Caeley Lordemann and seniors Hannah Gerdin and Kaija Ornes can start to find the back of the net off the opportunities they are creating, the Rams will be set to climb from the middle of the standings.

The only teams that have established outlier records are Boise State and San Jose State University. If the Rams had been able to convert a goal in either of their matches against Colorado College or San Diego State University, the team would be in third place in the conference.

The Rams feel the time is now for this team to finish their opportunities.

“We just need to get one in, and once we get one in, it will start to come,” senior Kaija Ornes said, The Rams got a ball in the net last Friday. This weekend will determine whether or not the lack of scoring is primed to subside.

Adam Williams can be reached at sports@collegian. com.

Congratulations Senior midfielder Beth Plentl kicks a penalty kick and scores to put the Rams ahead of the SMU Mustangs on Sept. 16 at the Rams Soccer Complex. PHOTO BY ELLIOTT JERGE COLLEGIAN

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Pride Resource Center celebrates 20 years

By Emma Iannacone @EmmaIannacone

Since its creation, the Colorado State University Pride Resource Center has served LGBTQ students and encouraged people to be proud of their identity. Twenty years since its inception, the center is reflecting on its growth and looking ahead to future challenges.

The PRC is celebrating 20 years of pride this October in tune with National LGBTQ History month and the 30th annual National Coming Out Day Oct. 11.

The first director of the resource center, Lisa Phelps, will be speaking at the 20th-anniversary dinner Oct. 20 alongside Jasmine Ontiveros, a senior social work major, and Xander Rorabaugh, a graduate political science student.

A variety of events are scheduled for October to celebrate LGTBQ History Month, which overlaps with Latinx Heritage Month for two weeks.

“We’re going to do a panel of Latinx-Queer-identified folks to talk about what it means to hold those intersections,” said Dora Frias, the director of the Pride Resource Center.

The first LGTBQ mariachi band, Mariachi Arcoriris, will also be performing at the dinner Oct. 20.

“They were just recently featured on Billboard magazine, so it’s really awesome that we are able to bring them in and highlight their artistry,” Frias said.

The 20th anniversary serves as an opportunity for both celebration and reflection for the community’s members.

Phelps said that she and the students hope to create something that would live on.

“I feel like we created the foundation, so looking back 20 years later, I feel like we had a small part in that,” Phelps said.

Since Phelps helped create the center in 1998, it’s grown from a student-run organization to a fully functioning resource office with two full-time professional staff members.

“We started off as a center that was literally like a closet in the basement of the student center with a half-time director,” Frias said.

Now, the office is located on the main floor of the Lory Student Center and is consistently full of people utilizing the space.

“I think every evolution we’ve had of location and name change has always been about growth,” Frias said.

Originally called the Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender Student Services Office, the center exists to serve LGTBQ students “by the cultivation of safe space, educational outreach, advocacy, visibility of LGBTQ issues” and more, according to the Pride Resource Center website. Some of the resources the center offers today are safe zone training, ally training, help with legal name changing and support coming out.

The Pride Resource Center is located in room 232 and provides resources and support for all CSU community members to explore and increase their understanding of sexual/romantic orientation, gender, and identity intersection.

Cooper, a fifth-year senior economics major whose

last name is being withheld to maintain his anonymity, wants to encourage LGTBQ students who are hesitant about coming to the center to check it out.

“We provide a safe place for them to come and be their authentic selves and resources to help them with family, friends, professors and basically all aspects of their lives,” Cooper said.

“While the center has been around for 20 years, there’s been gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender students at CSU as long as CSU has been around.”

DORA FRIAS DIRECTOR OF THE PRIDE RESOURCE CENTER

Frias said that while the LGTBQ community has made positive strides, like the legalization of marriage equality in 2015, people still face the same bias they always have. But there has only been an official resource for queer students struggling with bias-motivated incidents since 1998.

“While the center has been around for 20 years, there’s been gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender students at CSU as long as CSU has been around,” Frias said.

Before the center was created, a group called the Student Organization for Gays, Lesbians and Bisexuals supported queer students. Frias said there was still a need for a resource center with professionals to

advocate for and support LGTBQ students, which became apparent to Phelps after the 1997 flood washed away the SOGLB office.

Phelps knew that student members would need someone to talk to about the aftermath of the flood, so she forwarded the SOGLB’s calls to her phone in her office at Residence Life.

“I like to say that the first home of the office was the phone on my desk at Residence Life,” Lisa said.

During the time she was in charge of the SOGLB phone, she received calls about putting the office back together, but she also realized something more pressing.

“I started keeping track of those calls, and I realized there’s some stuff that people are calling about that students should not have to deal with,” Lisa said.

She decided that professional help was needed for this student-run organization. At the time, the Associated Students of CSU had also been working with the SOGLB office to form an official resource office for queer students.

In the spring of 1998, the Office of the Vice President of Student Affairs spoke with student organizations and other campus professionals like Phelps about forming a resource center. Through the determination of students, the Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender Student Services Office was created.

Phelps remembers the support from the administration and the excitement of the students because, at the time, there weren’t many LGTBQ service offices for students on other campuses.

“I don’t think the students truly understood how historic that night was because we had been advocating for this for years,” Phelps said. “Having students from ASCSU and the SOGLB leaders work together on that was phenomenal.”

That historic night lives on for Phelps, but nothing compares to the first time she saw the office in the basement of the LSC, with the words “Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender Student Services Office” hung high on the wall.

“It was very significant to have all those words on the wall,” Phelps said. “That was very powerful.”

Since moving back east to be with family, Phelps has visited campus and the resource office several times. She enjoys talking with students about how important the office is to them.

“Hearing them talk about how passionate they are about the office and how supportive it is, and then I walk out and say ‘yeah, that’s what it was about,” Phelps said.

Cooper has been coming to the Pride Resource Center since his freshman year. He said the center has given him a sense of belonging at CSU. “It’s honestly given me a reason to stay on campus even when it was hard academically,” Cooper said.

He hopes the celebrations reflect the beauty and pride the LGTBQ community has.

“Our students are incredibly resilient and despite the things they may face out there in this world, they’re very proud of who they are,” Frias said.

Emma Iannacone can be reached at news@collegian.com.

The Pride Resource Center is located in room 232 of the Lory Student Center. The office provides resources and support for all Colorado State University community members to explore and increase their understanding of sexual/romantic orientation, gender, and identity intersection. PHOTO BY COLIN SHEPHERD COLLEGIAN

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Cam warms up with a coffee at Sweet Sinsations cafe before meeting friends at the Level 100 Commons.

Cam picks up new Ram Gear at the CSU Bookstore.

Cam walks to the Festival on the Oval to experience the booths and march in the Homecoming Parade with LSC students and staff.

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CITY

Fort Collins remembers, honors Matthew Shepard

By Charlotte Lang @ChartrickWrites

Editor’s note: This article was originally published Oct. 10, 2018.

On Oct. 6, 1998 near Laramie, Wyoming, 21-year-old Matthew Shepard was beaten, tied to a fence and left for dead.

Shepard was found the next day by a cyclist and taken to the Poudre Valley Hospital in Fort Collins where, six days later, he died from severe head trauma.

The story of the college student, attacked and murdered for his sexual orientation, still resonates throughout the Fort Collins community, 20 years later.

The Fort Collins and Colorado State University community have dedicated many thoughts and events to the anniversary, including productions inspired

by Shepard.

Jaye Cooney, a performer in “The Laramie Project” for the University’s theatre program, said Shepard’s story is important to them and the community.

“As a younger closeted kid, Matt’s story was one of the first I had heard when it came to violent discrimination,” Cooney said. “And as I got older, I experienced violence similar to Matthew… I went into this process fully aware of most of the details: how the nation responded, the backlashes, etc.”

Cooney prepared for their role in “The Laramie Project” by traveling to the scene of the crime and visiting the plac-

es mentioned in the script. To Cooney, understanding the setting is an important piece of being genuine.

Cooney also understands the violence facing the LGBTQ community, as they’ve witnessed and been victim to such behavior.

They said that the full cast and workers on the production have been working hard to successfully and truthfully tell the story.

“I empathize so much with Matthew’s experiences,” Cooney said. “I think we all knew how important it was to both Fort Collins and Laramie communities.”

The Fort Collins community, in particular, has blown Cooney away by the reactions to Shepard’s story.

“The reactions have been overwhelmingly positive, and while we have seen some negative responses online, we choose to focus on spreading that love and knowledge that comes with Matt’s story,” Cooney said.

Fort Collins has also welcomed the national touring performance of “Conspirare: Considering Matthew Shepard” into the Lincoln Center for a onenight performance.

According to the performance’s program guide, Conspirare is a Grammy-winning and internationally recognized choir. Their current project is a vocal and orchestral performance, known as an oratorio, focused on retelling the story of Shepard’s life and death. As an oratorio, this performance focused on telling the story solely

through music, without any costumes or scenery.

According to the program guide, “the work is an evocative and compassionate musical response to to the murder of Matthew Shepard.”

Artistic Director Craig Hella Johnson wrote “Considering Matthew Shepard” as a way to give voice to his response to Shepard’s death.

“This is meant to be a story about all of us and what it means to be human,” Johnson said.

Johnson also said performing the story in Fort Collins has been a special stop on the tour for all of the performers.

“I’m grateful that we can define ourselves not by the tragedies of the past, but by the vibrant culture we’ve established in the present.”

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“It feels like we’re on sacred ground,” Johnson said. “We just feel this extreme gratitude to be here. It’s so profoundly meaningful.”

Johnson also said he’d been speaking with Shepard’s parents recently, Judy and Dennis, and said they’d told him that the people of Fort Collins have been kind and good to them over the

years.

Michael Dennis Browne previously worked on the oratorio as a poet and co-librettist, the writer of the words in an entirely musical production such as this.

Browne said it’s been important to come to Fort Collins so close to the anniversary.

The members of the Fort Collins community who came to support the production were quick to share their own memories of the event. One man said he’d been part of the Rainbow Chorus around the time of Shepard’s death and remembers singing in the hospital parking lot.

Lisa Phelps, the first director of the CSU Pride Resource Center, also has memories attached to Shepard’s story, as she said the Pride Center was formed around the same time Shepard died.

One memory Phelps said she remembers is the homecoming float for CSU the weekend following Shepard’s attack.

While Shepard was in the Poudre Valley Hospital, a fraternity and sorority lifted a scarecrow on their float with derogatory things written on it, Phelps said.

Phelps said some people tried to explain it as a coincidence since the theme for the float was Wizard of Oz. However, seeing as news reports explained how a cyclist mistook Shepard for a scarecrow caused many to believe it was an act against Shepard and the LGBTQ community.

“At the time, there was a mix of emotions,” Phelps said. “There was anger and there was fear and

there was also a lot of courage,” Phelps said. “There were also a lot of people who spoke out in support.”

Phelps said she tries not to focus on the negative moments of that time and instead explained how there were people who came out of the woodwork to tell her that they didn’t believe what happened to Shepard was okay and that they wanted her and the LGBTQ community to be safe.

“I don’t want to deny that that happened,” Phelps said.

“But I would really like to focus on people coming together.”

An example of the community uniting, Phelps said, was when a small convenience store put up a sign condemning anyone who took part in the float or believed in what the derogatory writing said.

“I didn’t feel unsafe but now I knew there were people who really cared,” Phelps said.

Today, members of the Fort Collins and CSU community can still recognize Shepard’s story as something to learn from and unite against. Kara Anderson, a CSU employee at Braiden Dining Hall, said she’s grateful for the way the community has moved forward since Shepard’s death.

“There’s a long history of violence in the LGBT community,” Anderson said. “But I’m grateful that we can define ourselves not by the tragedies of the past but by the vibrant culture we’ve established in the present.”

Charlotte Lang can be reached at news@collegian.com.

CAMPUS

Laurel Street to close for CSU Homecoming parade route change

By Rory Plunkett @jericho.wav

Colorado State University’s annual Homecoming parade will feature a new route that takes the parade down Laurel Street.

The Homecoming parade, set for Friday, Oct. 12 will start on Laurel Street at 4:30 p.m. before turning right into the CSU Oval and finishing at Canvas Stadium. This is a change from previous Homecoming parades, which marched south on Howes Street before entering the Oval.

Laurel Street will close at 4 p.m. for the Homecoming Parade, according to an email from Dell Rae Ciaravola, the risk and public safety communications manager for the University.

During that time, Ciaravola wrote, all parking lots normally accessed by Laurel Street, will

need to be accessed by Plum Street from the Shields and Plum intersection. Parking lots near the Lory Student Center, The Enginnering building and The Institute for Learning and Teaching can be temporarily accessed near the Transfort Center on Plum Street.

The normal points of entry to campus from Laurel Street will resume by 6:30 p.m., Ciaravola wrote.

Tony Phifer, communications coordinator for CSU’s public relations team, said this change is primarily because of traffic concerns.

Phifer added that since the parade crossed Mulberry, a high traffic street, backups were an issue.

This change of route will direct the parade away from Howes and Mulberry streets, hopefully relieving some traffic from Mulberry Street.

This will impact the neighborhoods surrounding Laurel

Street, mainly in terms of parking.

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3 P.M. to 6 P.M. ■ Homecoming Parade Time 4:30 P.M. to 6 P.M. ■ Friday Night Lights 6:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. “The potential impact is against the people in the neighborhoods of the parade because it will impact their usual parking habits for that day,” Phifer said. “The City has done a good job of warning them in advance. We’ve tried to make it as easy for them and as easy for the people putting the parade together.”

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standpoint, and that the route change should not affect spectators enjoyment of the parade.

“Spectator-wise (this change) should be very spectator friendly, much like Howes was,” Phifer said. “Howes was a good place for a parade, families could pull out lawn chairs, and Laurel also has plenty of

space.”

This year’s Homecoming parade will feature around 100 entries, including CAM the Ram, the CSU Marching Band and more. The parade should last around 90 minutes from start to finish.

Rory Plunkett can be reached at news@collegian.com.

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Sixty years ago: Theme is revealed for homecoming Collegian Archive @CSUCollegian

Editor’s note: This article was originally published Tuesday, Oct. 14, 1958. It has been republished in its original form.

“Kartoon Karnival” is the theme for the 1958 Homecoming celebration scheduled for Oct. 31 and Nov. 1. John Slocum, first vice president of the Associated Students is overall chairman for the festivities.

Other chairmen were appointed at the first meeting of the activities council recently.

Marge Myers and Debbie Bryant are in charge of the allschool assembly and torchlight parade. Included in the assembly are the freshman beauty contest and voting on Homecoming queen. Bill Niemantsverdriet representing the “A” club is in charge of the beauty contest and Lee Cook heads the queen selection committee.

Jim Burch, representing Interfraternity council is in charge of house decorations. Lancers will light the “A” on “A” mountain Friday night with Dean Swanson in charge.

Lancers, Spurs, and “A” club with Niemantsverdriet as chairman will hold Kangaroo court Saturday afternoon, Slocum will present the Homecoming

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queen. Tom Berry, president of Associated Students, is in charge of halftime ceremonies.

Jim Carlson, Sophomore class president, is in charge of decoration the football field.

This year a card section will be presented in the Aggie bleachers. Ralph Smith of the Inter-Dorm council is chairman of this committee.

Both the Large and Small

ballrooms of the Student Union will be used for the Homecoming dance. The Al Rodi orchestra will play in the Large ballroom while the Scotsmen IIV entertain in the Small ballroom.

Slocum will present awards for house decoration during dance intermission.

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Parade strikes nerve in the community, school district supports CSU

By Madeline Novey @CSUCollegian

Editor’s note: This article was originally published Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008. It has been published in its original form Members of the Fort Collins community were outraged by Colorado State University’s decision to change the date, time and route of the 2008 Homecoming Parade and perceived the university’s actions as an attempt to withdraw from the community.

Residents flooded the Fort Collins Coloradoan online blog with over 850 comments that included “Do not attend THEIR homecoming parade,” and “As CSU boycotts the community so the community should boycott CSU!” CSU’s chief spokesperson Brad Bohlander wrote an article that was printed in the Coloradoan explaining the reasons for the university’s decision, which included the lack of visibility for the parade in the university community after it became the Community Homecoming Parade in 1996.

“As the community has grown, the parade has grown,” Bohlander said in the article.

“However, CSU’s parade presence has dwindled.”

Bohlander told The Collegian that the intent of the committee was not to break ties with the community or refocus the event entirely on CSU, but to re-enage the campus-community. “(The committee) aimed to honor the purpose and tradition of the university’s celebration

while seeking new opportunities to involve the community,” Bohlander said.

The Homecoming and Family Weekend Steering Committee — a collection of university and community representatives who worked to coordinate the event — made changes to increase CSU participation, Bohlander said.

In response to Bohlander’s article, one blogger said. “This is sad … CSU doesn’t have enough student pride to enter floats in their own community parade, what makes them think they will have more participation in THEIR exclusionary one?”

In the past, the parade was held on the Saturday morning of homecoming week before the football game.

The HFWSC moved the parade to Friday, Oct. 10, at 3 p.m.

This year, it will start on Howes St., travel through the Oval and end on the Lory Student Center West Lawn, to try to involve more of the CSU community.

Ross Cunniff, a Coloradoan blogger and former Poudre School District Board of Education member, said he thought the university could have better communicated the changes to the community.

“The administration did not give an adequate amount of time for people to listen and respond thoughtfully, Cunniff said. “This something that the university needs to look at and improve since (the event) is so community centered,” Cunniff said. “They should have had a community-university dialog and community outreach to discuss the

reasons behind (the university’s decision) and given the community an opportunity to give input.”

While PSD officials were not angered by the change and said they “agree with (CSU’s) attempts to get more of the students involved from CSU,” they were concerned with how the changes affected PSD student participation because school dismissal times would not allow enough time for students to get Howes Street by 3 p.m.

The HFWSC changed the parade start from 3-5 p.m. to accommodate PSD participants.

“Typically, what we do is ask that the floats be to the starting gate about hour and a half ahead of time,” said Sandi Martin, the PSD district athletic coordinator and 14-year parade coordinate for the district. “There was a concern about being able to give parents enough time to get (the students) to the starting gate on time.”

As for the CSU Alumni Associate, about a half dozen e-mails were received from alumni changes. Most were “extremely positive,” said Colleen Meyer, executive director of the CSU Alumni Association.

HOMECOMING 2018 ■ See “Laurel Street to close for

CSU Homecoming parade route change” on page 23

The Collegian News team can be reached at news@collegian.com.

The “A” and Hughes Stadium play a large role in homecoming traditions.

The “A” was created in 1932 to commemorate CSU when it was Colorado A&M, and every year it is repainted and lit during homecoming week to celebrate CSU history as an agricultural school. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE CSU COMMUNICATIONS AND CREATIVE SERVICES OFFICE COLLEGIAN

Shana Nelson, left, a senior biology pre-med major, Meagahn Mercer, a senior microbiology major and Agnes Palej, senior psychology major, cheer in front of the ponfire as the first vollyes of fireworks are fired during the 2007 Homecoming festival on Oct. 5 last year. PHOTO BY BRANDSON IWAMOTO COLLEGIAN

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28 inside the lines SERIOUSLY

Tony Frank mistakes homecoming decor to be in celebration of him

By Ethan Vassar @ethan_vassar

Editor’s note: This is a satire piece from The Collegian’s opinion section. Real names may be used in fictitious/semi-fictitious ways. Those who do not read editor’s notes are subject to being offended.

If Tony Frank wasn’t already itching to vacate his current position as Colorado State University president, then an embarrassing mistake made earlier this week certainly helped.

This Wednesday, Frank decided to give the Sweet Sinsations coffee shop in the Lory Student Center a visit for the first time. It is speculated that he was either curious about the coffee shop he had been passing by since 2008 or was going to attempt to have a drink named after him.

Regardless of the nature of his visit, he walked past the festive and spirited decorations, arches made of green and yellow balloons and green and yellow streamers hanging from the ceilings throughout the LSC. Frank presumed they were painstakingly furnished by his adoring students and faculty to celebrate and honor his tenure as CSU president.

Except, they aren’t. The green and gold decor adorning

the LSC is to celebrate homecoming week rather than Frank himself.

A Sweet Sinsations barista recalls the cringe-inducing conversation she had with president Frank. “After ordering whatever he wanted and while he was waiting for it to be made, he leaned over the counter and loud whispered, ‘You didn’t have to do all this.’” Confused, she asked him to clarify what he meant. Frank responded by coolly stroking his beard and then gesturing to the décor.

“If I wasn’t so humble I would think this is all for me, but I know it is.”

TONY FRANK CSU PRESIDENT

“If I wasn’t so humble I would think this is all for me,” she remembers him saying, followed by another loud whisper of, “but I know it is.”

While waiting for his drink to be made, Frank tweeted, “Thank you all so much for the wonderful goodbye decorations. I feel so loved.”

This tweet was immediately seen by Rick Miranda and other members of Frank’s cabinet, as he requires all staff to turn on “bell notifications” so they

won’t miss any of his tweets.

Panicked by Frank’s wrong assumption, Miranda quickly called his boss.

“He answered how he usually does, with a ‘Pickle Riiiiiiiiiiiick! What’s up?’” Miranda recalls. After informing Frank that the decorations weren’t for him, Miranda said that the president went quiet.

“He didn’t say anything, but I heard a whimper and then a thud and splash.”

The thud and splash Miranda heard was Frank’s coffee he was just handed falling out of his hand. Too embarrassed to stay and clean it up, Frank was seen hastily deleting his tweet and making a beeline for his office.

With his ego small enough to fit through his office door, Frank has locked himself inside. No one has seen him since, presumably still replaying the situation in his head. The “Sound of Silence” by Simon and Garfunkel has been heard playing in his office on repeat.

Whether or not he’ll make an appearance at the homecoming game or in the parade remains a mystery. However, it’s an absolute certainty that this memory will keep Frank up at night for years to come.

Ethan Vassar can be reached at letters@collegian.com.

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30 inside the lines EDITORIAL

It’s time for a woman to be president of CSU

By The Collegian Editorial Board @CSUCollegian

Editor’s note: This is an editorial. Editorials do not reflect the view of all employees of The Collegian, but instead represent a stance taken by The Collegian’s editorial board, which consists of the editor-in-chief, the managing editor, the digital production manager, the news editors, the opinion editor, the sports editor and the arts and culture editors.

Colorado State University President Tony Frank announced Sept. 30 he would be stepping down from his role to become the full-time chancellor of CSU. As the University administration searches for the next president, The Collegian Editorial Board feels that it’s time for a change.

For CSU to properly reflect all the voices of the student body, it is time for a woman to lead CSU. The University has had 14 presidents since it started in 1870, all of whom have been men. To uphold CSU’s commitment to excellence and inclusion, it is time the University begins to acknowledge the many capable and qualified women to fill this leadership role. Our University would benefit from the diversity and difference in perspective a female leader would offer.

Even in administrative positions at the University, women are underrepresented.

Of the 15 members that sit

on CSU’s Board of Governors, six are women and three of those women have voting rights on the Board.

COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENTS ■ 1879 - Elijah Evans Edwards ■ 1881 - Charles L. Ingersoll ■ 1892 - Alston Ellis ■ 1899 - Barton O. Aylesworth ■ 1909 - Charles A. Lory ■ 1940 - Roy Green ■ 1948 - Isaac E. Newsom ■ 1949 - William E. Morgan ■ 1969 - A. R. Chamberlain ■ 1981 - Ralph E. Christoffersen ■ 1984 - Philip Austin ■ 1990 - Albert C. Yates ■ 2003 - Larry Edward Penley ■ 2009 - Dr. Anthony A. Frank

Of the 2,626 employees in the CSU Administration for the 2018 fiscal year, 52 percent are women, according to CSU’s Institutional Research, Planning and Effectiveness.

It’s important to recognize we’ve had a male perspective from leadership for the past 10 years, and for the entirety of the University’s history, so we could do with a change. In the age of #MeToo, we have seen as a society a sore need for women to shatter glass ceilings.

And in many ways, women are shattering those glass ceilings every day in higher education. For example, our University is comprised of mostly young women, despite the fact that our presidents have been male throughout CSU history.

There are prominent schools with female presidents, though not nearly as many as those with male presidents. A notable example is at Brown University, where Christina Hull Paxson serves as president. But a quick Google search of Paxson reveals the second most searched term for her is “christina paxson husband” typifying the need for women leaders to be taken more seriously.

That kind of progress is only made when more women are selected to be leaders.

It’s important to note that CSU is somewhat behind the curve in Colorado on selecting a female to lead.

Currently, three of the major Colorado universities have female presidents: Rebecca Chopp of the University of Denver, Janine Davidson of Metropolitan State University and Cheryl Lovell of Adams State University.

These are female university presidents in Colorado that are doing great work, and our state institutions are better for having their female leadership and their visions. Each of these women has publicly noted the importance of looking out for female students and minorities.

To stay competitive when three other prominent univer-

sities in the state are benefitting from woman leadership, it’s time we seriously considered the ways CSU could benefit from a woman at the helm.

According to a study by the Harvard Business Review, women are more likely to seek out opportunities to learn and improve throughout their careers. That style of leadership would greatly help our University reach its lofty goals, especially as they pertain to diversity initiatives.

“To stay competitive when three other prominent universities in the state are benefitting from woman leadership, it’s time we seriously considered the ways CSU could benefit from a woman at the helm.”

Like many higher education institutions, CSU champions itself as a pioneer and promotes diversity, and it has attempted to make strides towards fixing its downfalls.

A 2015 report brought to light major gender pay discrepancies between male and female faculty members, with males making up to 16 percent more than their female counterparts. Since then, with salary adjustments and the help of committees, the pay gaps have

been substantially narrowed.

But the University needs to take it a step further.

Making an effort to have a woman serving in one of the highest positions on campus would show that we as a community, and as an institution, are dedicated to representation and equality. At CSU, we do not view leadership as a quality exclusively held by men.

Today, it’s more important than ever that women on campus feel validated and heard by the University administration.

And we feel that it’s time for a new chapter at CSU.

Initials of Haley Candelario, Shelby Holsinger, Mikaela Rodenbaugh, Natalia Sperry, Jayla Hodge, Sarah Ehrlich, Claire Oliver, Austin Fleskes and Luke Zahlmann.

The Collegian Editorial Board can be reached at letters@ collegian.com.

COLLEGIAN COLUMNISTS

Here’s why we started a new email newsletter, ‘The Stump’

By Mikaela Rodenbaugh @mikarodenbaugh

This week, The Rocky Mountain Collegian debuted an email newsletter called “The Stump”, named after our much beloved Free Speech Stump on campus installed by Collegian employees in 1964. It’s an email newsletter hand-curated and designed by me, our digital production manager. The decision was one that we felt was needed to make so that we could continue to innovate and inform the Colorado State University campus community.

It’s a community we love and one that we try to serve every single day at The Collegian.

For those of you who may not take journalism classes or know much about the industry, you might not know that recently, news websites have been hit hard by some changes to social media algorithms like Facebook’s.

What that algorithm change has

meant for us is that our readership has gone down as our social media followers see less and less of our posts on their feeds.

“Recently, news websites have been hit hard by some changes to social media algorithms like Facebook’s. What that has meant for us is that our social media followers see less and less of our posts on their feeds.”

It’s a battle that many papers are struggling to win – and it’s meant that journalists have had to get creative about getting their content out there to the good people they serve, people like you.

At the same time, there’s been a shift in the industry, and more papers are realizing they need to get serious about subscription model journalism.

As a result, many newspapers now offer newsletters like “The Stump”.

But writing and designing those newsletters is no easy task.

It takes me an average of 2 hours per day. And while I may be the one who launched, designed and now curates the newsletters, the truth is, I didn’t do it alone.

I had help, from Colorado Public Radio digital innovation editor Dan Schneider – who so graciously offered me his feedback and time during a busy work week to let me ask him a ton of questions about his own process after he had just launched another awesome email newsletter, “The Lookout,” from CPR news.

I had former Collegian editor-in-chief, Andres Carrera, reach out with his feedback on our old newsletter, The Daily Di-

gest, pushing me to see the need for a new kind of newsletter and helping me to connect with another member of the extended Collegian family.

I had lots of support from our professional level staff like Leslie Cory, Pete Waack, and Doug Hay at Rocky Mountain Student Media Corporation, who all put their full confidence in me throughout the process.

And I continue to receive kind words and useful feedback from teachers, family members and people I have worked with who have been following along.

Most of all, I was blessed because I was given the room to experiment and start new proj-

ects like “The Stump” from our current editor in chief, Haley Candelario.

Building an online newsletter takes a lot of work, but we’re proud to offer “The Stump” to our community to make sure everyone we reach with these emails has a chance to feel connected to our campus and the happenings of life in Fort Collins.

If you want to be a part of that, please join “The Stump” at collegian.com/subscribe or view our most recent newsletter here for more information.

Mikaela Rodenbaugh can be reached via email at mrodenbaugh@collegian.com.

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32 inside the lines HOMECOMING

136 years of homecoming history at CSU

By Sarah Ehrlich @SarahEhrlich96

Editor’s Note: This piece was orginally punblished Oct 13, 2017.

Accidental fires, stolen flags and general shenanigans are just small parts of Colorado State University’s iconic homecoming history.

“I think we are at the doorstep of a new kind of homecoming celebration,” CSU history researcher Gordon “Hap” Hazard said. “When I was in school in the `70s, students didn’t really care about homecoming. They only went out to Hughes to party and not even watch the game. Now, it’s become a thing where a lot of different people are involved, and there are lot more activities.”

The first known informal CSU alumni reunion took place on July 7, 1882, according to an 1895 issue of The Rocky Mountain Collegian.

Since then, homecoming has become one of the biggest and most anticipated events at CSU and in Fort Collins.

Here are some memorable homecoming moments at CSU, according to Hazard’s research: 11th Annual Reunion of the College at CSU- December 23, 1892 A literary and music reception was followed by a midnight dinner and a night of dancing at the Tedmon House Hotel in downtown Fort Collins. The partygoers could catch the early morning train home, the 19th-century walk of shame. The alumnus and current students enjoyed interacting with each other and sharing experiences. These reunions soon evolved into being called “homecoming” 15

years into the 20th century.

Professors beat varsity team- October 3, 1914 The Colorado Agricultural College hosted an Alumni Day that featured a football game between the varsity football team and the faculty members of the college. Surprisingly, the faculty team won 3-0. “1944” was the evening banquet’s theme, when attendees, among them President Charles A. Lory, dressed as if they were 30 years into the future.

Aggie vandals cause a commotion- November 11, 1920 The Aggie students held a pep rally and parade before the football game against the Colorado College Tigers. The Aggies won 28-0, causing some enthusiastic students to travel to Colorado Springs to paint the letter “A” on some of the opposing college buildings. The Student Council issued an apology, although that didn’t exactly fix the faint “A’s” that were now a part of the Colorado College campus.

Greek life celebrates homecoming in a gross way- October 26, 1929 Greek life had become more involved with homecoming by doing normal things like decorating their houses and not so normal things like making pledges of Sigma Chi and Phi Delta Theta participate in an annual rotten egg fight. The two fraternities would meet at the present-day Weber building and hurl about 1,100 rotten eggs delivered from Denver at each other, within a span of 20 minutes. Usual homecoming festivities continued with a bonfire, a performance by the Dramatic Club and another losing football game. CSU was notorious for losing homecoming games.

New Aggie fight song relieves depres-

sion blues- November 19, 1932 The usual Homecoming festivities such as the parade, bonfire, banquets, Greek life decorations and football game were all held.

President Lory encouraged the college to “forget our troubles in a glorious homecoming,” despite the Great Depression being in full swing. Three weeks later, Dr. Richard F. Bourne, DVM presented the “Aggie Fight Song” performed by the Aggie Band. This tune, with updated lyrics, is still used 85 years later and can be found on YouTube.

A lit dance, literally- October 14, 1950 After a winning football game, “Johnny Haws and his Orchestra” of Denver performed at the annual Homecoming Dance. A small fire broke out during the dance causing the Fort Collins Fire Department to clear the room and discover a casually tossed cigarette had been smoldering before turning to flames. One year prior, the same room was caught ablaze yet no one considered to ban smoking or improve fire safety.

Tormenting freshman in kangaroo court- October 20, 1961 Freshmen had a “frosh bible” of rules they had to follow such as wearing a ridiculous beanie, and if not, they were to be tried and punished in a kangaroo court. Kangaroo court is a term for an unofficial court, often used as a joke. The morning of the homecoming game, court was convened. Major crimes included “walking on the grass, failing to wear the Beanie and not responding with enthusiasm to the orders of ‘Tassel Toots’ and ‘Button, Frosh!’” The punishment for these crimes? Getting your head shaved.

CSU’s first black homecoming queen-

October 31, 1970 Trudi Morrison became CSU’s first black and/or African American homecoming queen. Someone threw a brick through her living room window, and someone attempted to run over her with their car. She went on to become an advisor for U.S. President Ronald Reagan. Morrison returned to the 1984 Homecoming as a featured speaker.

CSU’s first homecoming person- October 18, 1974 Voting for the homecoming queen was done by putting money in jars with the candidate’s name on it outside of the bookstore. Theron Abbott, an elected male contender, had more money in his jar than all his counterparts combined and was announced the 1974 Homecoming Person. This showed that students were tired of the homecoming queen stereotype. University officials showed their disapproval by pulling all support for further homecoming queen elections. This ended the homecoming queen tradition.

A messy homecoming parade- October 22, 1988 The members of Sigma Alpha Epsilon managed to sneak their way into the family-friendly homecoming parade. Their “floats” were nothing more than old cars with the roofs removed and slogans such as “drink till you puke” and “party vehicle” painted on the sides. As the floats passed the SAE house on Laurel and Howes, members emerged from the house to provide their brothers with more alcohol to publicly consume. Done like true gentlemen.

The fallen were honored- September 22, 2001

Eleven days prior to homecoming, the horrific attack on the World Trade Center occurred. In addition, the Fort Collins community had lost legendary Thurman “Fum” McGraw. All those who were lost were honored with a 21 gun salute at the pep rally before the football game.

Stolen 90-year-old flag returned in glory- October 19, 2014 During the homecoming game of 1925, the Aggie flag was stolen straight from the flagpole by a CU student. Being kept in a trunk for nearly nine decades, the flag was finally returned and proudly carried onto the field by the CSU football team. Perhaps due to the luck of the revived flag, the Rams beat Utah State.

Looking back at this University’s colorful history, CSU was no stranger to making homecoming a memorable and sometimes unruly event.

“Homecoming is one of our most beloved traditions at Colorado State University,” said Kristi Bohlender, executive director for CSU’s Alumni Association. “As the keepers of those traditions, the CSU Alumni Association takes pride in bringing it to life each year for our alumni, community and Rams fans. It’s a chance for us to welcome everyone home to celebrate CSU’s past, present and future, and there’s something so sacred about that.”

More history of CSU can be found at the Archives and Special Collections office on the second floor of Morgan Library.

Sarah Ehrlich can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com.

CULTURE & COMMUNITY

Queen of Black excellence named at Homecoming Royalty Pageant

By Deja Calloway @callowaydeja

This year’s Beauty in Culture Homecoming Royalty Pageant queen wore confidence with style and grace.

On Oct. 7 night, Kerriana Tatum was crowned queen at the annual CSU Homecoming Royalty Pageant hosted by the Black/African American Cultural Center. As a Queen indeed, Tatum represented what it means to be beautiful inside and out.

“It feels amazing to be unapologetically comfortable in my own skin,” Tatum said. “Expressing myself and representing my people and being rewarded and honored because of it.”

New to the pageant scene, Kerriana expressed the unique experience participating in a competition that looked beyond superficial standards of beauty.

“I was nervous the whole time,” Tatum said. “I knew that I would be presenting myself in

an environment entirely foreign to me, but it felt great.”

“It feels amazing to be unapologetically comfortable in my own skin. Expressing myself and representing my people and being rewarded and honored because of it.”

KERRIANA TATUM CSU HOMECOMING CROWNED QUEEN

Currently, in her senior year majoring in English, Tatum said participating in the pageant made her look at such competitions in a different light. With a multitude of expressions of Black culture represented, Tatum says the talent category resonated with her.

“My favorite part, besides

connecting with other contestants, was displaying my vulnerability within my talent,” Tatum said. “Reading my poetry out loud was a clarifying and gratifying experience.”

Tatum is also affiliated with Greek life on campus, representing Zeta Phi Beta sorority which was a motivating factor in her decision to compete in this year’s pageant.

“I always want[ed] to represent and be visible within Zeta Phi Beta,” Tatum said. “So joining the pageant was another way of showing support for my sorority while also being a support for my Black comrades on campus.”

The Homecoming Royalty Pageant is one of many events held annually for CSU’s homecoming week. According to the BAACC office, The Homecoming Royalty Pageant aims to go beyond physical beauty, measuring the contestant’s character and inner beauty through a series of categories including interviews, talent, and formal

Kerriana Tatum laughs with Bridgette Johnson during the question section of the pageant. PHOTO BY DEVIN CORNELIUS COLLEGIAN

wear.

“As Black people, we are not always given the chance to express ourselves in a unique way, and often have to suppress aspects of our identities for comfortability,” Tatum said. “The BAACC Homecoming Pageant

created a space for Blackness to flourish and liberate us.”

Learn about more events during Homecoming week at homecoming.colostate.edu Deja Calloway can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com.

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34 inside the lines COLLEGE

5 ways to connect with fall over Homecoming weekend

By Claire Oliver @claireity21

CSU homecoming weekend is full of events for current Rammies and alumni to showcase their Ram Pride. After a week of midterms, a more relaxing weekend is also an option for Rammies staying in town during Homecoming.

With the fall weather keeping more people inside here are some options for anyone who wants to stay in during Homecoming week.

1. Stay in and read a book.

It is nearly perfect weather to curl up and read a book. Whether it’s revisiting an old favorite or reading something new, when cold weather starts to roll in, staying inside and reading is one of life’s great gifts. After a long week of studying for midterms, students deserve a break to sit down and enjoy reading a book that isn’t assigned to class.

Since Halloween is near, here are some spine-tingling books to check out from the local library.

CSU students can use their student IDs to check out books at Poudre River Public Libraries.

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Capote ■ “The Shining” by Stephen King ■ “Helter Skelter” by Vincent Bugliosi 2. Stay in and make dinner Cooking can really bring people together. What better way to stay connected to your “Ramily” than cooking dinner for them?

For those living in the residence halls, each hall has a kitchen for residents to utilize. Cooking with Audrey, a weekly Collegian column highlights affordable and easy recipes for students to cook at home or in the dorms. You can split the bill with friends and enjoy a home-cooked meal on campus.

3. Watch a classic horror movie.

Halloween is looming ever closer and what better way to get into the spooky spirit than watching a classic horror movie?

“Halloween” is finally coming out with a sequel that looks promising. For those who haven’t watched the cult classic, this weekend is the perfect opportunity to rent it on Amazon Prime.

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Another classic to check out is “The Strangers,” a creepy movie about the brutal attack of a couple out in the middle of nowhere. The movie has plenty of jump scares and a classic last line. Another option is a newer horror movie, “Hereditary.” This movie is full of gore, jump scares and just regular horror movie plot confusion. Of course, you can also watch “Hocus Pocus” and “The Nightmare Before Christmas” if your Halloween tastes are a little more subtle.

4. Start working on a Halloween costume.

This weekend is also a great time to start brainstorming ideas for Halloween costumes. There are some great finds waiting on the racks of Good Will.

From cute couple costumes to creative costumes, Halloween can be totally DIY and doesn’t have to break the budget. Some easy and quick ideas include: Any member of the “Scooby-Doo” gang, Waldo from “Where’s Waldo,” Charlie Chaplin, Rosie the Rivator a sheet ghost and a toilet paper mummy.

For couple costumes, try Cosmo and Wanda from “Fairly Odd Parents,” Mary Poppins and Bert, Blue and Steve from “Blues Clues” or Curious George and the Man in the Yellow Hat. 5. Visit a pumpkin patch or a corn maze.

Since most people will be on campus, this weekend would be a great opportunity to go visit a pumpkin patch or a corn maze without the crowds.

Fritzler Farm Park is a short drive to La Salle, 45 minutes east of Fort Collins. The farm offers not only a corn maze, but live shows and a beer garden. For those who want to go pick pumpkins, Something From the Farm sells pumpkins by the pound. This family-owned farm has fun events including a corn maze and hayride.

Claire Oliver can be reached at entertainment@colostate.edu.

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36 inside the lines EVENTS

6 big events to look out for this Homecoming weekend

By Graham Shapley @shapleygraham

During homecoming weekend loads of events are planned, to celebrate alumni and the community. For the uninitiated, it might be difficult to work out what’s worth going to.

Here’s a quick overview of the big stuff going down this weekend.

Friday, Oct. 12 Festival on the Oval Every year the homecoming festival arrives and transforms the Oval into the spot to be. With food trucks, live music from The Patti Fiasco and even a beer garden, it’s the perfect way to kick off homecoming weekend and get into the spirit even if football isn’t your cup of tea.

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coming events is available at homecoming.colostate.edu.

Activities for children will be provided alongside yearbooks for alumni to review and reminisce about.

The festival will run from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Oval and is free to the public.

Homecoming Parade The festival wouldn’t be complete without the annual homecoming parade which will feature floats made by both CSU organizations and other community groups.

The Homecoming Parade will begin at 4:30 p.m. at the corner of Washington Street and Laurel Avenue ( just north of Alpine Hall) and move onto campus via the Oval towards Canvas Stadium.

Friday Night Lights Before the big game, it’s important to get some Ram pride going. The annual pep rally will feature a bonfire, fireworks, and the lighting of the “A”. Be sure to prepare in order to keep pets, children or anybody sensitive to loud noises calm, and watch the skies for the light show.

Friday Night Lights will kick off at the end of the parade at 6:30 p.m. and everyone is invited to gather on the lawn west of Lory Student Center.

Saturday, Oct. 13 Tailgates Saturday is gameday against New Mexico, and that means one thing other than football: tailgates galore. On the Intramural Fields, the College of

The Colorado State University band marches in the annual homecoming parade before attending the bonfire, fireworks and lighting of the A in October 2017. PHOTO BY MATT TACKETT COLLEGIAN

Business will be holding their own tailgate with a promise of food and festivities. The Colorado State University Alumni Association will be offering more live music from Fort Collins band Write Minded and Colorado musician Julia Kirkwood.

It wouldn’t be a tailgate without a barbecue and beer, which will be available with the purchase of the CSU Alumni tailgate package. The package costs $20 for a ticket, which will come with “an exclusive Homecoming gift”.

All official tailgates will be-

gin at 10 a.m. and go till 1:30 p.m. when they will wrap up before kickoff.

Homecoming Football Game The CSU Rams will be facing down the New Mexico Lobos with kickoff at 2 p.m at Canvas Stadium. Tickets are available for purchase online and are free for students.

Sunday, Oct. 14 Homecoming 5K Race and Fun Run For the first time ever, the 5K race has been moved to Sunday in order to avoid game day traffic and extend Homecoming for just one more day.

The race will begin south of

the Moby complex and travel through campus on a relatively flat route. Last year more than 1,500 runners participated and raised almost $45,000 for the Heart Disease Prevention Program of the Human Performance Clinical Research Lab. Kids are invited to join a free fun run led by Cam the Ram. Registration for the 5K is online and will run a participant $30.

Graham Shapley can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com.

EVENTS

5 places to take your parents during Homecoming weekend

By Ty Davis @tydavisACW

Maybe football games aren’t your thing, or you just don’t want to spend most of the time with your parents either sitting in a restaurant or a hotel room this homecoming weekend.

Fort Collins offers such a wide array of activities that it’s not possible to list all of them.

Here are a few choice locations sure to show your parents a slice of Fort Collins culture while appealing to different interests.

Museum of Art Fort Collins If you and your parents need a taste of culture, few things are better than a trip to the Museum of Art Fort Collins.

In the past, the museum has shown unique exhibits from masks of different cultures to awkward family photos. The museum is currently having an exhibit on artist and former CSU professor Haley Hasler going until Oct. 14. The museum will have an exhibit titled Pigskin Peanuts, celebrating football and the legacy of cartoonist Charles M Shulz. The show will run from Oct.26 to Jan. 6.

The Lyric Cinema If you would like to spend a more casual time with your

family for homecoming, the Lyric Cinema might be the right choice.

The only independent theater in Fort Collins, The Lyric constantly shows new indie films each week while also showing a variety of cult classics like those directed by David Cronenburg. The Lyric also offers a number of different activities from a full bar, live storytelling events and cabarets.

ADDITIONAL EVENTS ■ Additional events around Fort

Collins can be found at www. fcgov.com/events.

New Belgium Brewery With the third most breweries in Colorado, beer is a staple of Fort Collins culture.

It would be remiss not to mention one of the most popular breweries in the city, New Belgium, which is the largest locally owned brewery in the city. Along with a full tap list, the Oakspire Bourbon Barrel Ale and Atomic Pumpkin IPA are two brews worth trying.

New Belgium has daily tours that include sampling, a full bar

area, and frequently hosts live music which makes it an ideal casual atmosphere.

The Artery With a café, gallery, music venue, and store where you can buy prints and merchandise from local artists, there is no shortage of things to do at The Artery.

If you want your parents to get acquainted with the local art scenes in Fort Collins, this would be the place do it. During homecoming, the Artery is hosting a “PUNKTOBERFEST” (Oct. 12, 7:00 p.m.) featuring several punk bands from Colorado, an outdoor salsa/bachata social (Oct. 12, 8:00 p.m.), and a performance by magician Nate Staniforth (Oct. 13, 6:00 p.m.).

Horsetooth Open Area Colorado is known for many things, not least of which are it’s natural areas.

If your family likes to be a little more active Horsetooth Open Area provides many activities for outdoor lovers. A variety of trails- from hiking, horseback riding, and biking- are a short distance from the Horsetooth Reservoir and Horsetooth Mountain, and offer views of Fort Collins unlike any other.

Ty Davis can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com.

New Belgium Brewing Company is located off Linden Street and Buckingham Street. PHOTO BY CLARA SCHOLTZ COLLEGIAN

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Collegian playlist: 15 songs for Homecoming weekend

By Walker Discoe @wdiscoe

Homecoming can be a time to shake off the stress of the past seven weeks on campus, and prepare for weeks to come.

The perfect playlist is an important part of that, but we’re all tired of hearing the same pop songs repeating on the radio.

With unexpected twists, and a few songs that have been unfairly forgotten about, here are the some tunes for the best homecoming playlist.

1. Travis Scott – “Flying High” “Flying High,” a pop song from Travis Scott’s earlier days, is a beautiful mix of synth and drum coming together to complement Scott’s rhythmic and hypnotic flow. A beat that sounds more like Tyler The Creator or Pharrell Williams, “Flying High” is a unique song that is sure to get the blood pumping.

2. Bas & J. Cole – “Tribe” The beautiful Spanish guitar and maraca on the recently released Bas song “Tribe” is an island inspired banger to combat falling temperatures. Both Bas’ and J. Cole’s verses play well into one another, the varying speeds of their delivery keeping the song varied and completely danceable.

3. Childish Gambino – “Feels Like Summer” Childish Gambino’s surprise release of “Summerpack” in August gave us two masterpieces of American pop music.

Gambino delivers again in “Feels like Sumer” with an intriguing and unique beat, tone-perfect lyrics, and an overall warm feeling. The punching baseline drives the song like a heartbeat.

The ad-libs punctuating the background like exotic birds in high trees and the rhythmic lyrics make even the most unwilling hips begin to sway.

4. Lil Wayne – “Comfortable” Arguably Weezy’s best project to date, “Tha Carter Three” is filled to the brim with trap classics. Certainly one of Lil Wayne’s best love songs, “Comfortable” is a free-flying and easy-going song that is set apart from the rest of the album. The heavy drum line, light guitar and excellent backup chorus make for the perfect end-of-the-night classic to put everyone in a good mood.

5. Drake – “Nonstop” Tay Keith is an emerging producer in the trap music scene, and some of his best work is put on display on Drake’s

“Nonstop”. A song designed to incite mosh pits and stage dives, the bass guided sound is sure to get any pregame to the Old Town bars lit.

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Other notable tunes are listed below: 6. A$AP Rocky – “F*ck Sleep” 7. Outkast – “Hootie Hoo” 8. 21 Savage, Offset, & Metro Boomin – “Ric Flair Drip” 9. Kanye West – “We Major” 10. N.E.R.D – “Rock Star” 11. 2 Chainz – “LAND OF THE FREAKS” 12. Woodie Smalls – “Planet Shrooms” 13. Vince Staples – “Street Punks” 14. Queens of the Stone Age – “Do It Again” 15. YG, 2 Chainz, Big Sean & Niki Minaj – “Big Bank” Walker Discoe can be reached at entertainment@collegian. com.

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