Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023 Vol. 133 No. 7

Semester at Sea: To be A STUDENT OF THE WORLD STORY AND PHOTOS BY SAMANTHA NORDSTROM

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NEWS: News: Man wanted in Fort Collins for indecent exposure

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L&C: Shatter Rage Room: Break dishes, make a breakthrough

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SCIENCE: CSU research facility pioneers sustainable cattle farming

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OPINION: Seriously: 5 fresh word names for your baby Ram

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SPORTS: Olivia Fout regains love for soccer at CSU

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A&E: Theater department prepares for Silent Sky performance

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FOCO EVENTS FOCO EVENTS

Gimme Gimme Disco at Aggie Theatre 9 p.m. Sept. 28

Young Alumni Weekend Happy Hour at Ramskeller Pub & Grub

5-7 p.m. Sept. 29

Silent Sky at the University Center of the Arts

7:30 p.m. Sept. 29-30 and Oct. 5-7, 2 p.m. Oct. 1 and 8

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Celebrate reading freedom, Banned Book Week at Poudre Libraries

By Dominique Lopez @caffeinateddee6

“Let freedom read,” promotional posters for Banned Books Week read. Beginning next week, the Poudre River Public Library District will be hosting their very own Banned Books Week in collaboration with the American Library Association to celebrate the intellectual freedom and right to read, said Laura Puls, a senior librarian at the Harmony Library.

Banned Books Week is a national event that has taken place during the last week of September or first week of October since 1982. However, the Freedom to Read Statement was formally recognized by the American Library Association and the Association of American Publishers in 1953 and is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year.

The Poudre River Public Library District includes three libraries — Old Town, Harmony and Council Tree — that span across all of Fort Collins, providing residents with the opportunity to “come in, be together and learn and explore together,” said Diane Lapierre, executive director for the Poudre Libraries.

After spending over 30 years working in public libraries throughout the Northern Colorado area, Lapierre shared her thoughts on the reality that there have been some challenges to books in public librar-

ies that she has personally experienced. She said occasionally, a customer asks for a book to be removed from a shelf. Lapierre made it clear that those rare customers are taken very seriously.

“Our folks in our collection department will read reviews, take a look at the book and determine (if) should it be in our collection or not based on the criteria we use and the reviews that are there,” Lapierre said.

The criteria for whether a book should be removed from a library or moved to a different section in the library consider more than just the complaint. It also looks into if that book is checked out, if there is a new edition that could update the content and reviews from other libraries and experts to inform their decision. However, a book has never been removed from any of the libraries in the Poudre Library District.

“We should definitely be having conversations about thoughts, ideas and books anytime we’re trying to restrict somebody else from thinking, reading and speaking,” Lapierre said. This is the goal of the celebration of Banned Books Week, allowing residents of Fort Collins and people throughout the nation to understand.

“It’s important for us to be proactive and make sure that our policies are in place for protecting intellectual freedom,” Puls said as she discussed all the events Poudre Libraries will be hosting during

the first week of October in celebration of Banned Books Week. Each library throughout the district will have book displays that will include an image of the books that have recently been challenged as well as some information on the other side that will explain why the book was challenged, even if it is checked out. Fort Collins residents will also get the opportunity to partake in a reading program Oct. 2 at The Lyric, wherein volunteers will read passages from banned books to open up the dialogue about why the book should or should not be banned from libraries and learn from other perspectives.

Puls also said the libraries will be hosting a challenge for the month of October in which they will encourage participants to read one banned book and then pick one of six other activities to complete before the end of the month. Participants can enter to win some banned books swag.

Poudre Libraries will be hosting events all week to celebrate the freedom to read and the opportunity to continue to have open dialogue about books being challenged. Colorado State University students will be provided with the opportunity “to pay attention to these kinds of bans, look at their own library collections and consider what they want to see in their libraries,” Puls said.

Reach Dominique Lopez at news @collegian.com.

CSU hosts visit as final step in 10-year accreditation cycle

Effectiveness Laura Jensen said. “It’s also a primary way that we focus on continuous quality improvement.”

A team of five people representing the HLC attended open forum sessions focusing on individual aspects of the university throughout both days to finalize their review of the institution.

“The reason that we have those sessions is so that the reviewers have an opportunity to hear directly from students, faculty and staff about their experience at Colorado State,” Jensen said. “(This includes) what’s going well and where they see opportunities for improvement.”

months to pull together on campus and included about 160 different people contributing evidence. We had multiple open forums for faculty, students and staff. We surveyed students multiple times, trying to gather input as much as we could to make sure that we were telling a really accurate portrayal about where Colorado State is at right now in our history.”

every aspect of the university, including academic programs, student affairs and student support services, admissions, finances, leadership, extension and outreach and more.

By Hannah Parcells @hannahparcells

On Sept. 18 and 19, Colorado State University hosted a series of events as part of an on-site campus visit from the Higher Learning Commission as part of the process for reaffirming accreditation as an institute of higher learning.

The accreditation process is one that CSU has been going through since it was first granted accreditation in 1925. This visit was the final step of a 10-year cycle to review and maintain CSU’s accreditation.

“Institutional accreditation is one way that the institution is able to assure the quality of its educational programs and its operations,”

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About a month prior to this on-campus visit, the university submitted a comprehensive review document called an Assurance Argument to the HLC, which the team of reviewers then used to form their questions for the community during their visit.

“The Assurance Argument is really an honest appraisal of the institution’s strengths and opportunities for improvement,” Jensen said. “It took about 18

CSU is accredited on the HLC’s open pathway, which focuses on quality assurance and institutional improvement. The pathway exists to make sure the institution is meeting the standards of an institute of higher learning.

“The pathway we are on is a 10year cycle, and it includes a variety of checkpoints through those 10 years — plus annual updates — then this culminating visit that happens once every 10 years,” Jensen said.

Over the course of those 10 years, the university focused on maintaining the previously set standard of quality as well as pursuing improvement for the institution. The process involves

The accreditation is impactful to everyone within the CSU community, which is why the HLC comes to campus to hear directly from the community and why the university’s assurance argument is a long and collaborative process. Both parties want as much feedback as possible.

As for the impact on students, the accreditation primarily provides a sense of reassurance regarding their education at CSU.

“Students care that they’re receiving quality academic programming for the tuition and fees that they pay,” Jensen said. “They should have some sort of assurance that their educational experience will be worth something at the end after graduation. The accreditation is that assurance of quality.”

Reach Hannah Parcells at news @collegian.com.

Man wanted in Fort Collins for indecent exposure

Although FCPS claimed to take active steps to ensure employee safety, this has been an ongoing issue in the Fort Collins community.

collaboration between the two law enforcement entities.

By Alexander Wilson @alexgrey0604

The collaboration between the Fort Collins Police Services and the Loveland Police Department has taken a critical turn as they intensify their efforts to apprehend the suspect responsible for a series of disturbing incidents. The perpetrator in question has been caught engaging in public masturbation at numerous local cafes, causing significant distress within the community.

“We have taken at least 12 separate reports from coffee shop employees,” FCPS Officer Brandon Barnes said.

A man was seen wearing dark clothes, glasses, a beanie and a ski mask that obscured his face. He positions himself outside coffee shops, peering into coffee shops to watch the women employees from outside the store.

The lack of a discernible pattern makes this case even more perplexing. They have occurred sporadically throughout the Fort Collins and Loveland areas without a clear pattern or target. The only consistent part is that each act transpired during the early morning hours, adding to the sense of vulnerability that

coffee shop workers experience during their shifts.

Despite the vague nature of the suspect’s physical description — estimated to be between 5 feet, 2 inches and 5 feet, 5 inches tall and ranging from 160 to 180 pounds — law enforcement is using this information as a starting point for their investigation. They remain steadfast in their commitment to identifying and apprehending the suspect, sparing no effort to ensure the safety of the community.

FCPS has been working with local coffee shops to ensure employee safety and is taking active steps to apprehend the suspect.

On Sept. 21 and 23, two indecent exposure incidents occurred at the Campus Arboretum at Colorado State University directly next to Summit Hall. In both incidents, witnesses described a suspect similar to the suspect behind the cafe incidents. Although there is no identification, the suspect is believed to be the same man facing indecent exposure charges in coffee shops. The suspect was described by witnesses as 20-30 years old with shaggy light brown hair, weighing roughly 180-200 pounds and 5 feet to 5 feet, 9 inches tall with a pale complexion, wearing a black shirt with a mask and no pants.

“CSU police are investigating these two incidents,” said Nick Olsen, public information officer for CSU. “As part of the investigation, they will likely look at crimes reported in other jurisdictions for similarities.”

However, Fort Collins Police Services has declined to comment on the CSU case, citing it as outside their jurisdiction. There has been no indication of

According to Colorado House Bill 10-334, Section 2, indecent exposure can be defined as when someone “knowingly performs an act of masturbation in a manner which exposes the act to the view of any person under circumstances in which such conduct is likely to cause affront or alarm to the other person” or “knowingly exposes his or her genitals to the view of any person under circumstances in which such conduct is likely to cause affront or alarm to the other person with the intent to arouse or to satisfy the sexual desire of any person.”

This charge is a class 1 misdemeanor in Colorado and can carry up to 364 days in jail. It can also lead to registering as a sex offender and/or paying a $1,000 fine. This is an ongoing investigation.

“If anybody has any information on this, please call us at 970221-6540, and report any active behavior to 911,” Barnes said.  Reach Alexander Wilson at news@collegian.com.

Growing Food Security project supports student food needs

The project is also designed for students to learn a variety of skills that, when effectively executed, result in a successful and healthy garden and farmland. Volunteers can learn skills in an assortment of farming knowledge areas, including soil health, farm equipment, urban agriculture and more.

Help is also received by people operating farm equipment.

“This is sort of the epitome of the slogan ‘Rams helping Rams,’” Larson said.

of agriculture even if they are not in an agriculture-related major.

By Adam Carlson @csucollegian

Colorado State University’s roots as an agricultural and landgrant school manifest in many ways. Be it CSU’s agricultural science programs, their history as a land-grant university or research on campus, agriculture is a central aspect of the community. CSU also owns plenty of farmland. The Agricultural Research,

Development and Education Center’s Growing Food Security project is an effort to teach and service Fort Collins and the issues of food insecurity faced by many.

Following the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the project began as a small plot of land dedicated to crops with the purpose of donating to Rams Against Hunger. While an acre of land is reserved for the project, the project is growing slowly and currently occupies only one-third of the land allotted.

The project came from the offer of an acre of land on CSU’s ARDEC South, a horticulture research facility. They started with just a few different crops but now grow over 20 different varieties, including beets, corn, squash, tomatoes and more. The crops provide an assortment of educational opportunities regarding how different plants grow and how successful they are in Colorado.

Project lead James Larson said the project is a large community effort. From students volunteering their free time to ARDEC staff assisting them in running irrigation, there are many individuals involved in the process.

In 2022, they grew more than 11,400 pounds of produce, all donated to an assortment of food banks. Not only does the project service CSU’s Rams Against Hunger Pantry, but it also works with the Food Bank for Larimer County and the mobile food pantry that occasionally pops up on campus. The project provides all produce, and the Food Bank for Larimer County provides other goods.

Groups and clubs are also known to help volunteer with the project by bringing members to handpick produce or help with other tasks. Volunteers benefit by getting to take produce home with them, providing a fresh, locally sourced alternative to the grocery store. The Agronomy Club has visited many times to help their members follow their passions

“I saw they needed a lot of help, and I had a lot of kids in my club that are really passionate about agriculture,” said Lucas Lenoch, Agronomy Club president.

The Growing Food Security project would not be possible without its volunteers, and they are always looking for extra hands. If you are looking to help, you can fill out an interest form. Food insecurity affects many students on campus, and the stigma surrounding utilizing food pantries is one that can cause students to go hungry.

Resources and projects like Rams Against Hunger and the Growing Food Security project are here to ensure students can pursue an education without the fear of going hungry.

Reach Adam Carlson at life @collegian.com.

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Shatter Rage Room: Break dishes, make a breakthrough

By Ayla Sanchez @csucollegian

At 101 E. Stuart St. is a small, unassuming building that allows those who walk through its doors to release their emotions.

Opened in December 2020 in the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Shatter Rage Room has become a safe place for those who need to alleviate their burdening emotions, and they offer a multitude of packages to do so.

Caitlin Nelson, the owner of Shatter Rage Room, said she and her brother started this business at a time when they saw a need for people to release those untapped emotions and stress felt during the pandemic.

“My brother and I actually lost our jobs and had a little money saved up, so we wanted to start a business, and it just kind of clicked: rage rooms — let’s give that a shot,” Nelson said. “It really was helpful as far as, like, people needed an outlet, and we were able to give it to them during that time.”

For a little over a year and a half, Nelson has been running the business on her own after buying

her brother out with some help from her wife, Corina Lee, who volunteers on weekends along with two part-time employees.

Most of the people who seek the therapeutic destruction that Nelson’s business offers are women in their 20s or 30s who need to let a little bit of rage out, Nelson said.

“I learned that with a lot of people’s emotions — especially women — they tend to hide that anger portion and that emotional portion, and you kind of have to destroy that thought process and ... break through those barriers in order to grow and to become more emotionally stable,” Nelson said.

Nelson’s business is one that thrives off of customer interactions and feedback. She said she enjoys the engagement of customers and enhances her business to suit people’s needs that she did not originally think of. When asked about the emotional impact she has seen in her customers, Nelson recalled a time when she realized the true range of impact that a business like a rage room could have.

“Some of my first customers that pointed it out — they were a family,” Nelson said. “Two out of three of

them had cancer, and the more they started talking me through their experience and how there’s nothing really like this for them, you could hear it in the parents’ voices: There was a certain amount of hate that they’re not allowed or can’t express.”

One of their most popular packages — the Good Grief package — was inspired by this interaction and many like it. Aside from the heavier emotions, both Nelson and Lee agreed that Shatter Rage Room has also seen the lighter side of things.

“That’s something really enjoyable too, just to sit there and listen to people laugh,” Lee said. “When people come in for more of a good time, it’s a giggle fest, and it is so fun to watch that or listen to it.”

Nelson’s business has become an integral part of the community and a safe space. There are multiple packages offered, ranging from the 15 minutes you get in the Self Destruction package to the Blacklight Splatter option without any breakables — instead you get a mixture of small objects to paint a canvas with.

“We’ve had a lot of support from friends and family and the community, and I 100% wouldn’t

Shatter Rage Room owner Caitlin Nelson smashes an assortment of jars and keyboards Sept. 22. “Ultimately it takes some time to deconstruct what you know about yourself in order to change and in order to move on,” Nelson said.

have been able to do it without that,” Nelson said. “Thanks to everybody who’s helped us because I’m learning myself that I’m not capable of doing it alone, and it’s hard to ask for help. But this place, this business, Corina and people around us have stepped up, and it’s shown me that a community can really help each other.”

Reach Ayla Sanchez at life @collegian.com.

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Semester at Sea: To be a student of the world

By Samantha Nordstrom @csucollegian

The brisk, chilly wind whips my exposed face as I step outside on the ninth deck of the MV World Odyssey in January. The Indian Ocean, with its curling brown waves and foaming white crests, stretches toward the horizon. The sun rises slowly, its usual vibrant glare smothered by haze, making it appear like an orange spotlight shining onto the water.

Dense, thick smog enshrouds the mainland. Students and faculty line the deck railing at the front of the ship, eagerly chatting, listening to music and taking photos. Anticipation electrifies the atmosphere as the ship drifts toward Mumbai, India — the first stop on our four-monthlong journey overseas.

Studying abroad with Semester at Sea during the 2023 spring semester was the greatest adventure of my life thus far. Sailing to different countries while living aboard a passenger ship converted to a college was an exhilarating, wonderful balance of being a student of the classroom and of the world.

My voyage departed from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and traveled to India, Kenya, Jordan, Cyprus, Greece, Croatia, Spain, Morocco and Portugal. From venturing through sprawling savannahs and gawking at zebras in Tsavo National Park, Kenya, to trekking to the majestic rose-colored world wonder Treasury in Petra, Jordan, or admiring the glorious architecture of La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Spain, every day was packed with life-changing experiences and opportunities.

I thought traveling far and wide would satisfy my wanderlust, but instead, it has become stronger. I’ve come to realize that seeing, hearing and documenting the stories of so many incredible people and places often leaves you with more questions than answers. But that’s a good thing — more questions mean more room for growth, change and brilliant ideas that you just need to take a chance on.

Despite what some may think, we do go to class and complete assignments on the ship; however, even doing something as mundane as classwork was an experience. It was surreal to look outside and always see the vast, beautiful blue ocean, hear the constant lapping of waves and howling wind or feel the gentle rocking of the ship while listening to lectures or doing homework.

Moreover, applying what I was learning in class to my travels in countries granted me a completely

different travel experience. I learned to go beyond tourist attractions and travel deeper to experience and understand local livelihoods, which vastly differ from those of the United States.

Each course offered on the voyage has a designated field class, which is an opportunity for students to travel with their classes in-country and partake in fieldwork. My favorite field class, video production, traveled to the Specialized Institute of Cinema and Audiovisual in Rabat, Morocco. There, we collaborated with local film and media students to create a short film.

We worked together on casting and filming, and I got to act in it. I loved getting to meet college students from a different country because I discovered we were still similar in so many ways. We were telling jokes and laughing by the end of the day like we’d known one another for years.

The shipboard community is what truly made the ship feel like home and made traveling to new places a little less daunting. Some of my most memorable moments were grabbing smoothies from the poolside bar with my newfound friends, studying and goofing off in the dining halls or library with classmates and playing cards with strangers who soon became friends. Even though we rarely had cell service, I was never lonely or bored.

Interacting with my professors in and out of the classroom made them feel like friends in addition to mentors, and many of them were learning as much as we were. Not only did the staff cook, clean and ensure safety on the ship, but they also took the time and effort to memorize each of our names and always greeted us with smiles in the dining halls.

Semester at Sea gave me the resources and freedom to travel, learn and fuel creative passions and curiosities. As an aspiring photojournalist, the voyage helped me realize my passion for documenting global travel content, grow my portfolio and take my photography and writing to a more advanced level.

My experience abroad radically expanded my worldview, transformed my personal mindset, inspired my creative aspirations and ultimately changed my life for the better, and I’m beyond gratified to have embarked on this journey.

For photos, videos and further information about my journey around the world with Semester at Sea, check out my travel blog online.

Reach Samantha Nordstrom at life @collegian.com.

Semester at Sea student Clayton Walter backflips off the highest jumping point at Buza Bar, a cliff jumping bar in Dubrovnik, Croatia, while other students watch March 11.

PHOTO BY SAMANTHA NORDSTROM THE COLLEGIAN

1. A modified pickup truck drives through the Wadi Rum desert in Jordan Feb. 15. Modified trucks are the most common way for tourists and locals to travel in the desert.

2. The MV World Odyssey passes through the Suez Canal on the border of Egypt Feb. 18. The Suez Canal is a world-famous trade water route.

3. Zebras sprint across the savannah in Tsavo East National Park in Kenya Jan. 28.

4. Elphas, a butterfly caretaker in Haller Park in Mombasa, Kenya, shows the photographer how he raises caterpillars into butterflies to be released to the butterfly garden or into the wild Jan. 27.

5. The city of Fira, Greece, sits on the edge of the island Santorini March 5.

6. A canyon path leads visitors to the Treasury, a world wonder in Petra, Jordan, Feb. 16.

7. The Moorish Castle in Sintra, Portugal, rises above the countryside as visitors walk along its walls April 10.

8. Indians walk in a local market in New Delhi Jan. 13.

9. Walking along the city walls of Old Town Dubrovnik, Croatia, visitors can see Fort Lovrijenac perched on a cliff above the Adriatic Sea March 11.

Photos by Samantha Nordstrom

COVID vaccine creates new immune system response to variants

By Alexander Wilson @alexgrey0604

Since the first COVID-19 vaccine became widely available in 2021, booster immunizations have proceeded to maintain public safety. On Sept. 11, the Food and Drug Administration approved an updated vaccine under the trade names Comirnaty, manufactured by BioNTech, and Spikevax, manufactured by Moderna.

The FDA is not calling this new vaccine a booster, as it will instead create a new immune system response to the various variants circulating worldwide. The change in wording communicates the idea that COVID-19 is being treated similarly to influenza. It also allows doctors to recommend annual influenza and COVID-19 vaccines rather than a booster for the variant the 2021 vaccines covered.

“Like the flu vaccine, the COVID-19 vaccine gets updated to protect against common strains of the virus,” said AnneMarie Harper, the communications director of the Disease Control and Public Health Response Division at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. “Just like the virus evolves over time, so does the vaccine. Getting your updated 2023-24 COVID-19 vaccine and annual flu vaccine gives you targeted protection from the viruses circulating right now.”

Everyone 6 months and older is eligible and encouraged to get the updated

vaccine. For children between 6 months and 4 years of age, vaccines might vary in dosage depending on if they receive the Moderna or PfizerBioNTech vaccine, along with doses they’ve received in the past. Some individuals with specific conditions are encouraged to get multiple vaccine doses. People with high-risk underlying conditions should get the updated vaccine immediately.

“COVID-19 cases are increasing among all age groups and will likely continue to increase in the coming months,” the Office of Communications and Technology Manager at the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment Kori Wilford said. “The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment strongly recommends that everyone ages 5 years and older get the newest COVID-19 vaccine, regardless of how many COVID-19 vaccines they’ve had in the past. Influenza is also common this time of year, so LCDHE recommends getting a seasonal flu shot at the same time as the new COVID-19 vaccine. These vaccines can provide protection against severe illness as well as hospitalization and death from COVID-19 or the flu.”

Those who experienced side effects from prior COVID-19 vaccines should expect to experience similar side effects from the new vaccine.

This vaccine was manufactured similarly to the previous COVID-19 vaccines, with minor changes performed and tested thoroughly. These vaccines have been administered to

millions of people throughout the country, so the FDA has deemed the benefit-risk profile as well understood.

Comirnaty was approved by the FDA as a singledose vaccine rather than the previously approved twodosage. Spikevax has also been approved for individuals 12 and older for a single dose, rather than the previously approved two-dosage for people 18 years and older. The new Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines were also approved for emergency use in children between 6 months and 11 years old, as well as for certain immunocompromised children.

“COVID-19 vaccination is the best way to avoid outbreaks and disruptions to campus life and learning,” Harper said.

The updated vaccine is available through the commercial market, making it free for all individuals with public or private insurance. Uninsured children will also be able to access the vaccine for free through the CDC’s Vaccines for Children program.

The CDC also grants updated vaccines to millions of adults without health insurance at no cost. By utilizing the CDC Bridge Access Program, uninsured individuals can pick up a COVID-19 vaccine for free at federally supported health centers, healthcare providers and retail pharmacy chains participating in the program. CVS, Walgreens and eTrueNorth have signed new contracts with the CDC to provide this access.

Reach Alexander Wilson at science@collegian.com.

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CSU research facility pioneers sustainable cattle farming

By Lizzy Rylance @csucollegian

In a stride toward addressing the environmental concerns surrounding cattle farming, Colorado State University has officially launched its new ClimateSmart Research Facility. The facility will enable researchers and industry partners to measure and potentially reduce the greenhouse gas emissions produced by cattle.

In the United States, cattle farming is a hallmark of the agriculture industry and is deeply ingrained in cultural and societal norms surrounding food. The U.S. consistently ranks first in global production and consumption of beef, and the cattle industry brings in more money than any other agricultural sector.

Despite the deep sense of pride this country has around its cattle farming traditions, the industry has come under scrutiny in recent years for contributing to environmental issues like climate change and land degradation.

It has been hard to miss the slew of news headlines converging on the same idea: gassy cows are warming the planet. This is because cattle produce methane gas as a side effect of digesting fibrous foods, and methane has 25 times the heat-trapping potential of carbon dioxide.

Raising cattle and other livestock also takes up a tremendous amount of land: Between 25-35% of the habitable land on Earth is dedicated to livestock agriculture.

So is there a place for cattle farming in a sustainable future? Many scientists believe it is possible not only to decrease the ecological footprint of animal agriculture but also to place cattle at the forefront of sustainable solutions, from improving soil health to bolstering food security.

One such group of scientists is CSU’s own AgNext, and with help from their new Climate-Smart Research Facility, they plan to address these questions directly. One area of AgNext’s research focuses on how to improve the productivity of individual animals.

“Productivity enhancements allow us to produce more with less (cattle), and that can mean less methane,” said Sara Place, an associate professor of feedlot systems at CSU. Improvements in nutrition, breeding practices and overall animal care have already contributed to a dramatic increase in cattle productivity.

“The number of cattle in the U.S. has dropped by almost a full 40 million (head) since the early 1970s, and yet we produced more beef and milk in the United States,” Place said. “That’s a testament to the broader cattle industry advancement and the science that has come from places like CSU.”

One feature that makes the Climate-Smart Research Facility unique is the array of green-feed machines designed to measure greenhouse gas emissions produced by cattle in feedlot systems. As cattle voluntarily approach these machines to munch on alfalfa pellets, special

sensors pick up on any carbon dioxide or methane released as the animals burp.

Researchers can then compare different methods for reducing the amount of harmful gasses produced. One way to do this is by testing different diets or supplements that influence the gut microbiome — the microbes that break down food and produce methane as a byproduct.

Nutrition is only one piece of the puzzle. There are also genetic components to how much methane an individual produces. With more research, it could be possible to selectively breed animals that naturally produce less methane.

Another important factor is the economic impact of sustainability. If sustainable practices are more affordable or profitable than traditional methods, they are more likely to incentivize the cattle industry to implement them.

This is why AgNext prioritized forming a multidisciplinary team of researchers and partners from different areas, Place said.

Read the full version of this article at collegian.com. Reach Lizzy Rylance at science @collegian.com.

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Stop normalizing death threats against athletes

5 fresh word names for your baby Ram

By Dominique Lopez @caffeinateddee6

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

Over the past few weeks, the Colorado State University football team has been receiving a lot of media attention after the Rocky Mountain Showdown, specifically in regard to the death threats being made against defensive back Henry Blackburn. Every story about it seems to be discussing the death threats as though it is just a normal issue.

It’s hard to know the actual number of death threats being made against athletes every day simply because they are not reported. As tennis player Shelby Rogers said in the Redwood Bark student newspaper, “I’m going to have 9 million death threats and whatnot. … At this point in my career, I’d say I’m used to it.”

Many people have written about the athlete behind the uniform like

the Redwood Bark did. But has anyone ever questioned why death threats are so normalized against people who are involved in one of the most beloved professions in the United States?

Henry Blackburn is one of thousands of students who signed up for college sports knowing they might one day receive a death threat. However, is harassment something college athletes and their families should have to go through simply because of one play in a game?

In my opinion, the rightful answer is no.

The idea of threatening to kill a young studentathlete is not only unjust but can also have a large impact on the mentality of the athlete.

The aggressive nature of college athletes — who are playing in some of the biggest games of their careers — often attracts unnecessary death threats from people online. Just because college athletes make a controversial play in their sport does not mean outsiders have the right to threaten them, especially when they are unaware of what the athletes may be dealing with personally.

Deion Sanders, the head football coach at the

University of Colorado Boulder, said Blackburn shouldn’t receive death threats over a game.

Sanders mentioned that he has received death threats during his time in the industry as well. After hearing Sanders’ statement condemning the death threats against Blackburn, it is clear that the situation required a strong and commanding voice in order to deescalate the heated discourse online.

Getting the opportunity to play sports at the Division I collegiate level is not only a once-in-alifetime opportunity, but it is also an opportunity that comes with a lot of privilege, capability and the chance to be seen on a national scale by millions of viewers.

Directing death threats at college athletes and people in general is not only wrong, but it is also unfair to the players. As fellow human beings watching this situation play out in the media, we should recognize and understand that this is not normal and shouldn’t be part of sports culture — rather, it should just not happen.

Reach Dominique Lopez at letters@collegian.com.

By Adah McMillan @mcadahmillan

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“What’s in a name?”

William Shakespeare famously wrote. “That which we call a rose, by any other word would smell as sweet.” This is a pretty statement, but we all know nobody actually believes that. Shakespeare probably just felt crappy about having a name as boring as William.

The most important parental obligation is by far name selection, but it can be difficult to find a substantial and unique name in our repetitive and overpopulated world. So, future parents, be better than Shakespeare by stepping away from the crowd and giving your kid a name with meaning and singularity. This list is a great place to start.

1. Coroner

Occupation names are all the rage these days — think Hunter, Shepherd, Piper — and Coroner deserves to be at the top of your list. Give some honor and recognition to the often forgotten public servants who help us out with the toughest tasks. It’s never too early to get on the good side of your child’s future medical examiner.

This name is also great if you’re in your Wednesday Addams era but don’t want to be too obvious with

something like Lucifer or Ebony. Coroner is dreary enough for goths but sophisticated enough for dark academia, and you really can’t get more versatile than that.

Potential nicknames: Cory, Coco, Roro, Oreo, Corona, Coromeo

2. Banjo

Want to give your kid a cool music name but don’t want anything stuffy like Wolfgang or Carol? Banjo is fun, upbeat and interesting. Set yourself apart from those parents who force their kids to learn the piano by placing your child on the minstrel career track.

Also, imagine how cute it would be to sing “Oh! Susanna” to your baby with this name. When you get to the “I come from Alabama with my banjo on my knee” part, be sure to bounce your lively little Banjo on your own knee to illustrate the lyrics.

Potential nicknames: Jojo, Banny, Banjomin, Banjoseph, Banjosephine, Guitar But Better

3.

Expedite

I know this name doesn’t really roll off the tongue, and that is a quality sore to lack when you’re yelling at your kid, trying to get them to expedite their room cleaning. So I suggest you spice up the pronunciation with some Greek inspiration. Say “Expedite” like you would “Aphrodite”: ex-puh-DIET-tee.

Additionally, if you start using this name while your child is still in the womb, the labor and delivery process

will definitely go by more quickly. Manifestation is real.

Potential nicknames: X, T, Accelerate, Speed Demon, Lightning McQueen 4. &

The name &, pronounced “ampersand” or “and” if you’re lazy, is perfect for anyone who wants to oneup Elon Musk. Becoming a billionaire is difficult and boring, but writing “&” on a birth certificate is easy, fun and clever. & is even better if you’re on your second kid and planning for a third. Face the middle-child syndrome head on by acknowledging off the bat that your second kid is just there to bridge the gap between the family therapist and the family baby.

Potential nicknames: Andy, Sandy, Amy, Amp, Also, ;, +, /

5. Felony

Melanie is out, and Felony is in. This name is so cute and unique, it should be a crime. Get a head start on your kid’s rebellious phase by setting your expectations high.

Alternatively, Felony is a great way to put some reverse psychology into play. Have you met anyone named Grace or Patience who is actually graceful or patient? Exactly. Chances are a teen named Felony won’t even dare jaywalk for fear the cops will get a real kick out of arresting them.

Potential nicknames: Fifi, Ella, Arson, Embezzlement, Robbery, Disorderly Conduct Reach Adah McMillan at letters@collegian.com.

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Colorado State University defensive back Henry Blackburn (11) has been the subject of many death threats.

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COLLEGIAN COLUMNIST

Women’s sports attendance world record is sign of change

By Hannah Parcells @hannahparcells

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Thousands of people turned out to support the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s women’s volleyball team in their match against the University of Nebraska Omaha. The event showed support for women’s collegiate athletics in a way that has never been seen before. On Wednesday, Aug. 30, in Lincoln, Nebraska, history was made in Memorial Stadium by a crowd that wasn’t there to watch football.

The team was greeted by a deafening roar produced by just over 92,000 people along with the news that they had just set a new world record for the highest attendance at a women’s sporting event.

Not only was it the most attended women’s event at the collegiate level, but it made history in women’s sporting events as a whole as they beat out the previous record set at a soccer match between Barcelona and Wolfsburg with about 91,600 people in attendance. It also beat out the previous attendance record at Memorial Stadium of about 91,500 people that was set at a football game back in 2014.

The story of how the women of the UNL volleyball team were able to make history is one of administrative support, determination and a changing landscape in collegiate athletics.

When most of us think of collegiate athletics, we think of football. That’s not to say we don’t acknowledge other sports at all, but college football is an undeniably prominent figure in collegiate athletics and U.S. culture.

On any campus home to a football team, especially a Division I team, you can expect to find the stadium full of cheering crowds decked out in school colors

when it comes to sports with men’s athletics at the top. They receive the most funding, recognition and support on average, while women’s athletics generally operate with less.

so daunting — they just needed the space.

The idea of using the university’s basketball arena was brought to Vice Chancellor for Athletics Trev Alberts’ attention by John Cook, the head coach of women’s volleyball, because their usual arena couldn’t fit enough people to break the record. Alberts could have signed off on that and called it a day.

Instead, he encouraged them all to dream bigger.

The decision to hold a volleyball match at Memorial Stadium led to excitement around the entire state of Nebraska, and tickets sold out quickly. It became such a big deal that the Nebraska governor declared Aug. 30 to be “Nebraska Volleyball Day,” and UNL canceled classes the day of.

There have been a handful of arguments and explanations for this over the years. Some say it’s because the football teams bring in more money for universities, while others argue that it’s because men’s sports are simply more interesting to watch.

The women of the UNL volleyball team took that idea and completely shattered it, in part thanks to the university recognizing volleyball as equally important along with their willingness to support the program.

The team was not originally going for a world record. Initially, the goal had been to set the record for most attendance for a regularseason women’s volleyball match, a record they held previously before their rivals from the University of Wisconsin took the title. That record

It cannot be overemphasized how important this event was to women athletes everywhere. The crowd was packed full of young girls who will get to grow up looking back on this moment and know that their contribution to the world of athletics is just as important as that of their male peers. They will grow up in a world wherein the women athletes who came before them demanded the world stop and pay attention.

This one regular-season volleyball game has now gone down in history all because the athletes knew their worth, and the community and administration recognized it. Instead of doing the bare minimum to support the team, the administration stepped up with them, and together they told the world that women’s athletics are just as valuable and worthy of respect and support, and a world recordbreaking crowd showed up to prove it.

Reach Hannah Parcells at letters @collegian.com.

“Instead of doing the bare minimum to support the team, the administration stepped up with them, and together they told the world that women’s athletics are just as valuable and worthy of respect and support.”

Ag Day preview: 2-2 in Rams’ sight for 1st time since 2017

By Damon Cook @dwcook2001

The Rams looked deja vu in the face Saturday night. The defense took the field, the opponent was pinned inside the 20-yard line and there were under two minutes left on the clock.

A 0-3 start for a second straight year loomed large over the Rams as the Middle Tennessee offense took the field. Thanks to the Rams defense, the team didn’t have to worry about that, as they celebrated victory last week and now look ahead to their game Saturday against Utah Tech.

“I think it’s an expectation for us in two-minute (drills) to get a stop on defense,” defensive lineman Grady Kelly said. “And we fell short of that against CU — very similar situation — and I think we all just knew. We looked to the left and the right, and we knew that’s not happening again in this game.”

Offense

Another week, another mention of Brayden FowlerNicolosi’s great play. He’s taken the reins of the offense, and he’s not giving them back.

Posting more than 300 yards through the air for a second straight week, the redshirt freshman looks like he could be the answer to the Rams’ quarterback problems for years to come.

“He’s a freshman; we’ve got him for four more years,” head coach Jay Norvell said. “He’s done some pretty special things the last two weeks.”

The Rams will need FowlerNicolosi to continue his brilliance with both Avery Morrow’s and Kobe Johnson’s status in doubt for Saturday.

If neither player can go, it will be Vann Schield’s turn to carry the rock for the Rams. Schield walked on for the Rams in 2021 and had an impressive spring camp.

One of the components of the air raid is getting the ball to playmakers and almost running the ball through the air.

“When you play a team that blitzes as much as Middle Tennessee does, you’ve got to get the ball out quick to open receivers and then let them run,” Norvell said. “So that was the key to the game, was getting the ball out quickly because of the blitz.”

Dallin Holker had 79 yards after the catch Saturday, and his dominance to start the season will be expected to continue this coming weekend.

“Holker is a special player — he just is,” Norvell said. “I’ve been around a lot of good receivers and good tight ends, and I can’t really say (there’s) another quality that I would like to see in him.”

The Utah Tech Trailblazers present a woeful 1-3 record heading into Canvas Stadium. The Rams are in prime position to advance to 2-2 on the season — something they haven’t done since 2017, when they made the New Mexico Bowl.

The Trailblazer defense has been dismal to start the year. They’ve allowed 270 yards through the air and 260 yards on the ground.

Watch: Vann Schield

Vann Schield has the opportunity to come in and run against a lackluster UT defensive line. If he can capitalize and help the offense run on all cylinders, fans may see something they haven’t for a long time in Canvas Stadium.

“It was nice to see Vann running so hard — kind of got us going,” offensive lineman Drew Moss said. “He came up from being a backup to just going out there and running as hard as he could.”

Defense

Giving up 151 yards on the ground and 279 through the air, the Rams defense didn’t have the best day against the Blue Raiders.

This may have been due to Mohamed Kamara serving his half suspension because once he came in, the Ram unit got it together.

Kamara came in and registered two sacks and a fumble recovery for a touchdown. With five sacks now on the season, Kamara leads the NCAA alongside Utah’s Jonah Elliss in solo sacks.

“He’s the same Mo on and off,” Kelly said. “We’ve got guys that can play, guys that can back him up, and we’ve just got to go and get after it and have no drop-off when he’s not there.”

Utah Tech likes to throw the ball a lot. With only 93 attempts total on the ground through four games, their 166 through the air vastly outproduce that.

The Trailblazers are prone to turnovers through the air. Quarterback Kobe Tracy is coming off a game in which he threw four interceptions

and no touchdowns against Missouri State.

While you can never look at an opponent in sports and expect to dominate, anything short of exceptionality from the Rams defense might be a disappointment to Ram fans.

Watch: Ron Hardge III

Ron Hardge III was part of a secondary that gave up a lot of big plays against MTSU. He also gave up a 35-yard bomb to Holden Willis that set up the Blue Raiders to take a 17-10 lead at halftime. Without an interception this season and the expectation that UT will pass the ball a lot, Hardge could be in prime position to get his first pick in the green and gold.

“Another talented team with a lot of firepower offensively,” Norvell said. “This is an air raid team. They throw the ball over a lot. They’re very capable of scoring points, … so we’re going to have to do a really good job of handling them offensively.”

Reach Damon Cook at sports @collegian.com.

Rams men’s rugby balances teamwork, team bonding

By Emma Askren @emma_askren

The Rocky Mountain Showdown isn’t just a competition for Colorado State’s Division I sports. Of the 30 club sport teams at CSU, several of them played against Colorado that same weekend.

One of these matchups included the rugby teams, with both the men’s and women’s sides competing against the Buffaloes. Rugby is surprisingly popular in the state of Colorado, with many high schools having a team for their school.

These high school competitions continue at the collegiate level, with many schools having both club and NCAA teams. Colorado State has both men’s and women’s teams that receive quite a lot of fan attention, especially during the Rocky Mountain Showdown weekend.

Like many sports, rugby is extremely competitive. The team has a culture that looks intense, but just like the sport itself, there is a heavy team connection built in. Jaden Dvorak, a junior player on the men’s team, said rugby relies on the team.

“Rugby, I would say, is focused on the team very heavily,” Dvorak said. “From my experiences on the team, rugby is a very teamworkfocused sport. Without working with your teammates, there is no chance in succeeding.”

Other members of the team agree. Success depends on teamwork, and there’s no better way to foster teamwork than with team bonding and lots of practice.

“In order for the team to work together, we practice three days a week and drill until we trust each other’s abilities on the field,” Dvorak said. “Our games typically are very physical and mentally taxing, so our team bonding really comes from having each other’s backs no matter what.”

Of course, it wouldn’t be rugby without a little fun outside of practice. On the field it’s business, as the team wants to take advantage of the allotted field time that CSU gives to club teams. Off the field, things are more relaxed. The team has a formal at the end of the season and a few team get-togethers throughout the season.

“We very often will find time to go over to a player’s house to hang

out and watch some professional rugby,” said Hunter Baird, a sophomore lock on the men’s team. “I’d say at least once a week there’s a player that will send out a text for us to all get together and relax and hang out away from the practice field.”

By bringing both aspects of teamwork and hard work together, the CSU rugby team competes quite successfully at the club level. During the Rocky Mountain Showdown weekend, CSU Rugby competed against the Buffs.

“Boulder just really lost all their confidence towards the end,” rugby player Jared Wade said. “They got really tired. They weren’t as well conditioned as we are.”

And it’s that conditioning that makes CSU great. Despite only practicing three days a week, the Rams are able to use the altitude to their advantage against other opponents.

Overall, the team fosters a serious environment during practice while still balancing fun and team bonding.

“We have a very relaxed and fun team atmosphere where we will all hang out and crack jokes and have

fun passing the ball and playing the sport we all love, but as soon as that whistle blows, I feel like we all have a switch that turns on and we are locked in (and) focused on getting better,” Baird said. “We are all accountable for each other’s development and what will make our team better as a whole. During practice, we will have many drills where we focus on tuning up our skills, and we also have a competition between our A and B side players.”

It’s clear that this CSU men’s rugby team is able to balance teamwork and team bonding to create a rock solid team. Their next game will be against Air Force Saturday, Sept. 30, with the first match starting at 10:30 a.m. The Rams look to continue their positive progress and gain two victories over the Falcons.

Reach Emma Askren at sports @collegian.com.

Olivia Fout rediscovers love for soccer at CSU

Wyoming; Megan Demski, who transferred from Loyola of Chicago; Kate Dunne from Oklahoma State; Katy Coffin from Kansas State; Avery Vander Ven, who played at Texas; Hale Otto, who played at Georgia; Ashley Bahr, who transferred from Wyoming; and Olivia Fout, who played at Auburn.

Olivia Fout is a sophomore here at Colorado State and transferred from Auburn after her first year.

“It was hard transferring,” Fout said. “I left a family that I had at Auburn. The scary part that I had coming here was, ‘Am I going to be accepted?’ and (the team) immediately opened their arms to me.”

at CSU to show what she has to offer. Following her goal Sunday, Sept. 24, Fout became the leading goal scorer in the Mountain West with seven individual goals scored.

“The SEC is a Power Five — it’s a big conference,” Fout said. “But honestly, the Mountain West is comparable to the SEC. There’s a lot of gritty teams in our conference, and maybe the support staff is bigger at Auburn, but the level of play is very similar.”

minutes, and it’s very easy for me to relate to the girls that don’t get a lot of minutes. Everybody plays a role on this team, and everybody’s role is extremely important. Even if you’re playing or not we’re all climbing that mountain, and we all want to win.”

And winning is exactly what the Rams have been doing. The season started off strong for CSU, going on a six-game undefeated streak before losing twice against two Utah teams: Utah Tech and Utah.

By Emma Askren @emma_askren

While all of the more popular sports attract larger crowds with fewer winning results, the Colorado State soccer team is the opposite.

The Rams currently have a record of six wins, two losses and two draws. The Rams’

only two losses were by a one-point margin.

CSU’s roster has depth, with quick forwards, a strong midfield and a tightknit backline. This roster is not to be looked down upon, especially with the new help of a solid transfer squad.

The transfers include Liv Stutzman, who scored one of the winning goals against Nevada Sept. 21 and transferred from

During her first year at Auburn, Fout didn’t get much playing time. At such a big school, and especially being in the Southeastern Conference, the team was extremely competitive.

“It was hard mentally,” Fout said. “It was a struggle, but coming here and knowing that I do have worth and being able to show my ability and be able to produce for this team — it’s been a lot.”

It’s clear that Fout has taken advantage of this new opportunity

The Rams most recently played against UNLV Sunday, and Fout was the only goal scorer for the Rams. After receiving a red card in a previous match and being unable to play against Nevada the week before UNLV, the determination was unmatched, despite the game resulting in a draw.

With more playing time at CSU, Fout brings a lot more to the table for the Rams than just her incredible skill on the ball.

“I wanted to improve on a lot,” Fout said. “Just being a great teammate honestly. Sometimes I struggled at Auburn not being a great teammate not getting

Despite the bumps in the road, the Rams were able to regain their confidence and defeat Nevada in a 2-1 victory and draw against UNLV 1-1.

“Soccer-wise, just growing honestly,” Fout said. “Becoming a bigger competitor. I lost a little bit of love for soccer at Auburn, but I’ve definitely gained that back. I’m very excited to be here.”

Fout’s newfound love for soccer is unmistakable. After scoring in nearly every game for the Rams, it’s evident that she’s ready for whatever the rest of the season will bring.

Reach Emma Askren at sports @collegian.com.

Thomas Leachman (16) of Colorado State University men’s rugby tackles a University of Colorado Boulder player during a match between CSU and CU Sept. 17. CSU won 40-18. PHOTO BY ARIA PAUL THE COLLEGIAN

Colorado State University soccer forward Olivia Fout (18) dribbles the ball during a match against the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Sept. 24. CSU tied with UNLV with a final score of 1-1.

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BAKING RECIPE

Raspberry scones with sweet glaze: The perfect sweet treat

By Abby Flores @csucollegian

As the Colorado fall weather begins to pick up, store-bought goods just don’t cut it anymore. Something freshly baked is the way to go for that cozy fall feel. If you’re not a fan of raspberries, you can easily substitute other fruits like blueberries, strawberries or even pumpkin in this raspberry scone recipe.

Part of what makes this recipe so great is that when you reheat or toast these scones, they still taste freshly baked every time. The glaze adds a touch of pizazz without overpowering the scone itself.

Fresh and frozen fruit works best with this recipe, but you can also use dried or soft fruits and pumpkin.

Ingredients for raspberry scones

¼ cup granulated sugar

½ teaspoon baking soda

2 teaspoons baking powder

½ teaspoon salt

3 cups all-purpose flour (plus a little extra for rolling)

½ cup chilled unsalted butter

¾ cup + 1 tablespoon frozen raspberries

1 large egg

1 ¼ cups heavy cream

Raw sugar for sprinkling

Ingredients for sweet glaze

2 tablespoons heavy cream (warmed)

2 tablespoons frozen raspberries

⅔ cups cup powdered sugar

1 tablespoon butter melted

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions for scones

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

Whisk dry ingredients together in a mixing bowl: granulated sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt and flour.

Cut butter into small pieces, and add it to the bowl.

Toss frozen raspberries in the bowl, and mix.

Make a well in the center, and add the egg and heavy cream. Mix everything until combined.

Get parchment paper or a cutting board, flour the surface and dump dough onto it. Form a disk about 1 inch thick, and cut the dough into eight triangular pieces.

Place on baking trays with parchment paper if needed. Brush with heavy cream, and sprinkle raw sugar on top.

Bake for 25-30 minutes. Transfer scones to a cooling rack.  Enjoy! Reach

Theater department prepares for ‘Silent Sky’ performance

“It’s about the sacrifices she made with people she loved in order to make such a huge contribution,” Swann said. “It really explores this idea of the family she left behind or perhaps the relationship she didn’t pursue because back in 1900s. Women needed to have families, and if women wanted to pursue a career, they were giving up a lot because they weren’t going to be pariahs in society.”

Alaina Noble, who plays Henrietta, said she hadn’t known Henrietta or her work before auditioning but was drawn into the play from the astronomy angle.

“I don’t have a sister, but I do have a brother, and so I kind of understand the love there and the need to be close with them,” McKercher said. “I sometimes use that to help fuel my emotions in the scene. Just picturing if my brother were to leave for ages and just not talk to me and never reach out and just be so invested that he seems to become a different person.”

McKercher said getting so close to Noble has helped bring the character and their relationship to life in the play.

student compose an original score for the play. Isabella Knott is the assistant sound designer and composer for the production, with “Silent Sky” being her first design job.

By Barnaby Atwood @csucollegian

Giving a voice to the voiceless, the School of Music, Theatre and Dance at Colorado State University will perform “Silent Sky” by Lauren Gunderson at the University Center for the Arts at the end of September and beginning of October. The play focuses on Henrietta Leavitt, an astronomer from the early 1900s, and her underrated contributions to the field of astronomy.

Henrietta’s research is the reason humans can measure distance through space.

“Gunderson is essentially imagining, ‘What would it have

been like to be just as smart as all of the male professors in the room but not be given any of the accolades or access to resources to funding or even telescopes in order to do her work and her research effectively?’” said Debbie Swann, director of “Silent Sky” and senior instructor of theater at CSU.

Swann and the School of Music, Theatre and Dance chose the play to represent this year being CSU’s year of democracy.

While it can be difficult to imagine the life of a historic figure, Gunderson recontextualizes Henrietta’s life and depicts a more human portrait of a woman whose contributions have been widely unheard.

“I was super interested in astronomy and astrology, and so I loved the environment that the play’s in, but I actually had to learn a lot about the real person before starting the rehearsal process,” Noble said. “(Henrietta) is very strong and curious and very intellectual. I haven’t really played a lot of smart intellectual characters, and so understanding the science behind everything she is saying has been completely new to me.”

Kelsey McKercher, who plays Henrietta’s sister, Margaret Leavitt, also didn’t known who the figures were before the audition, but she was drawn in after learning more about her from family and friends.

McKercher credits her relationships with her brother and father as being an inspiration for her performance as Margaret.

“There’s an emotional bond that grows when you are scene partners with someone taking part in these vulnerable moments,” McKercher said. “Emotions come out of you, and sometimes you’re crying on stage, like, real tears coming out. It’s just kind of amazing to watch each other as actors grow and then just as people.”

While not a musical, the play has McKercher singing the church hymn “For the Beauty of the Earth” by Folliott Sandford Pierpoint.

“(The song) is religious but also talks about the beauty of nature and the sky,” McKercher said. “I think that’s why it was chosen for this show because there’s a connection of religion and faith as well as nature. I think the song is just a nice way (to), like, tie them together.”

The character Margaret is a composer, so the production had a

“It was just kind of, like, an idea that was floating around with our design meetings, and I got super excited, so I was like, ‘Of course I’ll do it,’” Knott said. “My instrument is not a piano, and (the score is) majority piano and strings, so this is my first time doing anything orchestral. It’s been one of the hardest experiences I’ve ever been through, but it’s, like, so rewarding, and I’ve learned so much.

“Silent Sky” will be showing at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 29 and 30 to Oct. 7, with two matinee performances at 2:00 p.m. Oct. 1 and 8 at the Studio Theatre in the University Center for the Arts. The Oct. 1 performance will feature a Women and Science panel following the matinee. CSU students are eligible for a free ticket.

“(Henrietta’s) a marvelous, marvelous woman and it has been such an such an honor to actually get to play her because everything that she had to go through is something that I think is still happening in our times,” Noble said. “It’s really interesting how she stood up for what she believed in — even in the 1900s — and how we’re still having to fight those things today.”

Reach Barnaby Atwood at entertainment@collegian.com.

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1. Jonathan Paul and Alaina Nobe rehearse their roles for the play “Silent Sky” during a dress rehearsal at the University Center for the Arts Sept. 26. “I am excited to kick off our season’s theme of democracy, which is also CSU’s theme,” Director Debbie Swann said. “When we chose the play, we were looking for pieces that spoke to marginalized voices; giving voice to people who have previously been voiceless is what ‘Silent Sky’ is about.”

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‘Bottoms’ is a satirical take on the coming-of-age story

between Josie, the front bumper of Josie’s car and Isabel’s allstar quarterback boyfriend Jeff (Nicholas Galitzine), PJ and Josie lie their way into starting a fight club with their reluctant acquaintance Hazel (Ruby Cruz), under the guise of protecting girls against the violent rival football team.

The blown-up campiness of the high school hierarchy — with the uniformed football players being worshipped at the top and PJ and Josie very clearly at the bottom — highlights the dichotomy between the characters. The story is told in a way that is sincere in its absurdity and commitment to the bit, creating a perfect setting

way that reinvents the concept of satire itself. Making the main characters gay women instead of straight men completely alters the dynamic of the story; it creates a narrative in which women are both the scrappy, lustmotivated protagonists as well as the ethereal and seemingly perfect love interest. It takes a very stereotypical trope in which women are traditionally objectified or made into a “manic pixie dream girl” and shows them as multifaceted and lively personalities — you know, like how women are in real life.

All in all, “Bottoms” takes a long-running, hackneyed coming-of-age narrative and

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TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (09/28/23)

ARIES (MARCH 21 - APRIL 19)

You are all about looking deep within yourself right now, Aries. You are facing your shadow self and learning to overcome challenges. Be proud of your efforts because you are moving toward a better you.

TAURUS (APRIL 20 - MAY 20)

Pumpkins, lattes and flannels are all around. Taurus, if you’ve been waiting for a new boo this Halloween season, keep an eye out in the next couple days. A secret admirer may be on the way to share something with you.

GEMINI (MAY 21 - JUNE 20)

People can’t help but feel comforted by your empathetic and giving aura. You’re like the warmth of pumpkin spice: always there when someone needs you

You value trust the most, but when someone decides to break that, you can’t handle them anymore. It is OK to set boundaries and distance yourself from someone who may be causing you harm. You will get better in the long run.

VIRGO (AUG. 23 - SEPT. 22)

As your season comes to a close, be sure to journal what you’ve learned. You are going to gain insight, as Libra is also a thinking sort of season. Be proud of the growth you’ve achieved, Virgo.

LIBRA (SEPT. 23 - OCT. 22)

Happy birthday, Libra! You have been going through a massive transformation over the last couple months. You are learning more about yourself than ever. The universe will bless you with abundant experiences this year.

SCORPIO (OCT. 23 - NOV. 21)

You tend to be open about your life journey and your experiences in the world. You may have started a side hustle in recent weeks that will allow you to

connect with more people eager to hear your words of motivation.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22 - DEC. 21) You want to know where you are with life now. Well, the compass doesn’t stop pointing north to the mountains, Sagittarius. You must continue on and reflect on your journey as often as you can. All will be revealed in a coincidental way this week.

CAPRICORN (DEC. 22 - JAN. 19) You have quite a charming side to you, Capricorn. You like the weekends because they allow you to be social after a busy work week. You are ready to show someone your feelings because you haven’t been feeling so shy.

AQUARIUS (JAN. 20 - FEB. 18)

You enjoy being alone and independent, but there are times you want to see your friends and they are not around to socialize. The universe is asking you to go outside more often because you will have encounters that will bring you great realizations about the world around you.

PISCES (FEB. 19 - MARCH

20) You are fascinated by the afterlife and exploring the deep knowledge of our universe. You will encounter a spiritual experience this week that will set you off to a new adventure or project you’ve been holding yourself back from.

OVERHEARD AROUND CAMPUS

“I am a slut for atmospheric perspective.”

“I’m not hungover; I’m just over.”

“Sometimes, we need a little patriarchy.”

“That is the most abusive family I’ve ever been a part of, but the food is really good.”

Have you overheard something funny on campus? Put your eavesdropping to good use. Tweet us @CSUCollegian and your submissions could be featured in our next paper!

Crying in public

Inconsiderate roommates

Forgetfulness

Diet Coke

Running late to class

Having to vacuum

Scallion pancakes

Adopting pets

CSU sports winning

Sweet old ladies