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the club to have a space to dance with friends more than once a week at Sundance,” Tomich said. “But as our club grew quickly, we set intentions of creating a welcoming space for everyone to come and enjoy learning to dance, regardless of their experience level or identities.” The club has participated in larger events such as a marathon fundraiser in March, and they organized their first major dance event, the Barnyard Bash, in April

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In memory of Jodie Kreider

By Ayla Sanchez @csucollegian

In mid-September, the Colorado State University department of history lost an incredible asset to its campus and its history.

On Sunday, Sept. 17, a beloved associate teaching professor, Jodie A. Kreider, died due to sudden illness.

Kreider was an alumna of the history department, earning her bachelor’s degree in history from CSU in 1991 before moving on to earn her master’s degree in modern European history from the University of Arizona in 1995.

Kreider then went to Washington University in St. Louis to get her second master’s in secondary education and teaching in 1998 as well as a certification for secondary social studies teaching the same year from the state of Missouri.

Kreider’s time as a student finally came to a head when she earned her doctorate in modern European history at the University of Arizona, graduating for a final time in 2004.

Kreider began her journey as an instructor at CSU 13 years ago, focusing on British history,specifically the British Empire and its expansive rule. Kreider enjoyed traveling and telling stories along with her many trips to and from Europe. Her trips to England and Ireland were fuel for her famous rants in class that would always somehow wrap back into the lesson.

Kreider was also a published writer and editor. One of her

most loved pieces is “Buffy in the Classroom: Essays on Teaching with the Vampire Slayer,” which she co-edited alongside Meghan Winchell. A few of her other pieces include “‘A nation rises to the height of its womanhood’: Women and Gender in Welsh Nationalism, 1847-1945” and “‘Degraded and Benighted’: Gendered Constructions of Wales in the Empire ca. 1847” in the North American Journal of Welsh Studies Vol. II, No. 1.

One student, Daniel McAllister, was taking Kreider’s “The Rise and Fall of the British Empire” class when she passed. The changes have been turbulent, but he and his class continue on despite losing their beloved teacher.

“Dr. Kreider always had a joke, a story or even just an episode of Ted Lasso that she watched over the weekend to share with us,” McAllister said. “She loved sharing it because we were her students; she loved her students. Oftentimes, I would visit her just for a story and a quick joke. Her door was always open, and she never turned anyone away.”

Kreider’s colleague of 13 years and chair of the history department, Robert Gudmestad, shares the same sentiment. Gudmestad said Kreider was always someone to go to when he was having a hard day.

“On days when work was difficult, I would sometimes plop down in a chair in Dr. Kreider’s office,” Gudmestad said. “There were papers and exams piled everywhere. She would offer me a

Girl Scout cookie, and we would talk about Ted Lasso. I believe that she thought that Roy was her kindred spirit.”

Kreider’s optimism and adaptability were admired by those she worked with.

“I admired Dr. Kreider’s relentless dedication to improving her teaching,” Gudmestad said. “She was a great teacher, but she was also looking for ways to improve her craft.”

It was her care and dedication to students that led Kreider to win the Phi Alpha Theta Outstanding Professor Award in 2016.

The history department and the CSU campus have lost a great soul. Kreider’s humorous nature, need for adventure and restless mind that led her to expand her knowledge and research will be missed. For those who would like to attend a service in her honor, Kreider’s family will be hosting a memorial service Oct. 20 at the Evans Memorial Chapel at the University of Denver.

Note from the author: Before I was a CSU student, I had the opportunity to attend Kreider’s class, and I enjoyed her wit and tales. She accepted me even without being an official Ram and was ecstatic for me when I did get accepted. I pass by her door expecting to see her there, and my heart is broken seeing her door closed and remembering the loss of an amazing professor and human being.

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RADIO SILENCE

KCSU fundraises for equipment lost during power outage

“Thankfully, we have been able to find workarounds to many of our issues; our live in-studio shows are back on the air, and our sports broadcasts have found workarounds that allow them to still do play-by-plays, only with a hefty delay,” Mathews said.

Due to only some of the station’s equipment functioning, KCSU’s app, radio stream and streaming on their website are not all available at this time, Station Manager Brighid Bandel said.

“(This) means you can only really listen to past shows on our app ... and the radio in your car,” Bandel said. “That really takes away about half of our listenership, and it’s been really difficult to keep our listeners happy.”

for our volunteers, staff and DJs. So it would be really sad if we couldn’t celebrate their hard work and have to spend it on new equipment.”

Buying new equipment was not the only issue the station faced after the power outage.

“I think just for a while, morale was super low,” Bandel said. “For me personally, I was working about 10-hour days, which was really rough on my mental health, but the station really needed to be back on air. Everyone was disappointed that we had broken equipment, and people missed their shows.”

Bandel said KCSU has been an important platform for her to share her thoughts and struggles and express herself. It is a place for her to share her voice as a young person, and she said it’s very important to her that it stays up and running.

By Samy Gentle @samy_gentle_

On Friday, Aug. 25, Colorado State University’s studentrun radio station, KCSU, was shut down for a planned power outage. However, when the power returned and the station was booted back up the following day, not all the equipment was able to be turned back on.

“The equipment that failed is directly tied to our main system, which we use to broadcast,” Broadcast Engineer Patrick Mathews said. “Due to this, we were initially off air for an extended amount of time. Myself and our professional engineer contact were able to get the station back on air. However, we had to bypass some of our main systems to do this, which are used in much of our supplementary content.”

In an attempt to get things back up and running, KCSU is actively fundraising to buy new equipment. Their current goal is $6,000, according to their website.

“We are just trying to get our listeners to donate through promotion of this on our social media,” Bandel said. “We have our big semi-annual fundraiser DJathon coming up, but we usually spend that money on a special gift

“Unfortunately, the equipment that failed during the lapse in power is some of the most expensive equipment we own and use in the studio,” Mathews said. “Broadcasting equipment can range from a few thousand dollars for single pieces to tens of thousands of dollars for more than one piece and even more expensive for full systems. This is the cost for old equipment, not new equipment.”

“I love the environment we have created and the community I have now,” Bandel said. “I feel like I’ve really grown as a person while working here, and I don’t know what I would do without it. If we went off air completely, I would feel like I’m missing a piece of my identity.”

Reach Samy Gentle at news @collegian.com.

KCSU station manager Brighid Bandel works inside KCSU’s studio located in Rocky Mountain Student Media Corporation’s offices Sept. 28.

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“If we went off air completely, I would feel like I’m missing a piece of my identity.”

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County jail expansion construction finishes below budget

By Alexander Wilson @alexgrey0604

In August, the Larimer County Jail expansion’s construction was completed. This $80 million project began in July 2020 with many aspirations involved, such as new beds, a new utility plant and a new lobby.

In the past, this jail expansion project was been passed because it was proposed to be paid with taxpayer money, which many people had issues with. However, to combat these issues and ensure the inmate population’s needs are met, private investors paid for the project, and the county will be paying them back over the next 15 years.

This expansion added roughly 150 new dorm-style beds, increasing the jail’s capacity to 805. Larimer County’s population has increased by over 60,000 since 2010. In 2017, the inmate population peaked at 623 inmates, but the average inmate population is around 500-550 inmates at a time.

“The expansion also added support and connection opportunities for staff,” Sheriff John Feyen of the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office said. “Having a workforce that feels engaged and well resourced helps us

hire and retain great people who will serve our community well.”

However, the main aspect of the expansion was the increased medical care space. The new medical care space can assist inmates in mental health crises by providing padded holding cells in private sections of the booking area. To increase morale within the detention center, architects were brought in to create more natural light, installing skylights.

“We recognize that every person who enters our jail has a story that includes a history and a future,” Feyen said. “While they’re in our care, they can expect to be treated with the dignity and respect that all humans deserve. This includes access to housing with direct sunlight and communal living areas. When they leave, our hope is to connect them with resources so they can pave a different path going forward.”

This expansion was not the only jail that received an upgrade this year. In May 2023, the Larimer County Community Justice Alternatives completed an intense project at the women’s facility. The project included work release, an intensive residential treatment program and strategic individualized remediation treatment.

“We recognize that justice-involved women come into the system with different needs and experiences,” said Emily Humphrey, the director of Community Justice Alternatives. “In conjunction with (Colorado State University), (Associate Professor) Tara Opsal and ... Alex Walker, we are utilizing a trauma-informed, genderresponsive approach to women under our supervision.”

Although these programs have been ongoing for numerous years, the women did not have their facilities. Incarcerated women were placed in the same building as the incarcerated men, although in different wings. The CJA believed this was unfair and that each deserved their own treatment. This new expansion allows more beds for the men within the county jail and an advantage for the women in increased attention and care from CJA.

“CJA focuses on holding those who are under our supervision accountable for their actions while creating a positive approach and path for these justice-involved women, providing them with skills and resources as they transition back into the community,” Humphrey said.

Reach Alexander Wilson at news @collegian.com.

The exterior of the Larimer County Jail in Fort Collins Sept. 28. The Larimer County Jail finished its expansion in August. The expansion included better medical and mental health facilities for inmates. PHOTO BY RIVER KINNAIRD THE COLLEGIAN

Fish kill in Sheldon Lake, Fort Collins due to hot water

By Alexander Wilson @alexgrey0604

In the early morning of Aug. 23, Sheldon Lake in City Park was filled with dead fish.

The discovery was made by a keen-eyed reporter from the Coloradoan newspaper, who was shocked to see numerous dead baitfish, carp, bass and sunfish floating on the lake’s surface. Adding to the eerie spectacle, hundreds of mudbugs were observed crawling out of the water onto the ground in a desperate attempt to reach higher oxygen levels.

This massive fish kill was the result of water temperatures rising too high.

“The fish kill that happened in August was due to elevated water temperatures that led to low dissolved oxygen issues impacting the fish in Sheldon Lake,” said Mike Calhoon, Fort Collins director of parks. “These conditions tend to appear in August during the heat of the summer and result in die-offs in lakes along the Front Range.”

Sheldon Lake has a long history of such fish kills, with the most recent previous incident occurring in March 2022. During that incident, the lake suffered from low oxygen levels because the ice covering it prevented sunlight from penetrating the water. The absence of sunlight crippled the lake’s plant life, preventing photosynthesis and,

consequently, further lowering oxygen levels.

Sadie Ross Menke, a resident of Fort Collins for 24 years, has seen multiple fish kills in Sheldon Lake.

“(Dead fish) were just floating right near the gazebo in 2018,” Menke said. “I was really confused, and it kind of grossed me out.”

Despite its recurring fish kills, Sheldon Lake has been recognized for its potential as a fishing destination. Colorado Parks & Wildlife stocks the lake with fish to maintain its appeal to anglers. However, the deteriorating water quality and pollution have deterred many Fort Collins residents from indulging in its fishing opportunities.

“There’s a waterpark next door and runoff of pesticides into the lake,” said Aspen Shanke, a Fort Collins resident. “I wouldn’t eat anything from there. Also, the amount of trash in that lake disgusts me.”

Adding to its troubled history, Sheldon Lake became infamous in June 2017 when a woman’s dead body was discovered in its waters. A man named Jeffrey Ethridge later pleaded guilty to the murder and the disposing of the body in the lake.

In light of these recurring challenges, the Fort Collins Parks Department has been working diligently to find lasting solutions to address the persistent fish kills in Sheldon Lake. In 2000,

aerators were installed in Sheldon Lake in City Park to improve water quality.

“It seems to have worked over the years since this was the first summertime fish kill that has occurred since we made those improvements,” Calhoon said. “In discussions with the Colorado Parks & Wildlife folks, they indicated there was nothing we could really have done to prevent this one. The conditions were just right, and unfortunately, all we could do was provide the cleanup. We will work with our partners at CPW to restock the lake at the appropriate time to help the fishery recover.”

To avoid fish kills in the future, CPW can take active steps in research, as fish kills will only become more common due to climate issues that lower the oxygen levels in the lake. CPW has installed aerators to combat the fish kills, but there is no information on any other steps taken to improve the water quality. With contaminated runoff making its way into Sheldon Lake, many locals theorize the idea of pesticide poison; however, CPW assured the public that the water was tested for chemical contamination, and none was discovered. An article published by New Mexico State University outlines multiple prevention strategies that Colorado Parks & Wildlife Department could utilize to address fish kills.

Reach Alexander Wilson at science@collegian.com.

Sheldon Lake, located in Fort Collins City Park, is a popular fishing spot for anglers and picnicking Sept. 24.

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‘Ring of fire’ eclipse will be the last for 16 years

By Lizzy Rylance @csucollegian

Don’t miss the chance to see this “ring of fire” eclipse — it will not return to the United States until 2039. Here’s why traveling south to view the eclipse could be worth your while.

On Saturday, Oct. 14, an annular solar eclipse will cross over much of the United States. Most people are familiar with total eclipses like the one that passed over parts of the U.S. in 2017. Annular eclipses, on the other hand, are less widely known.

Emily Hardegree-Ullman, an associate professor of astronomy at Colorado State University, said solar eclipses occur when the moon is completely aligned with the sun and Earth. As the moon passes between the sun and Earth, it blocks the sun’s light and casts a shadow on our planet.

“Sometimes, the moon is a little bit closer to Earth, and so it takes up more of the sky,” Hardegree-Ullman said. “That’s when it can block the entire (sun), and you get a total eclipse.”

Annular eclipses are a bit different. The word “annular” comes from “annulus,” a

mathematical term meaning “ring-shaped.” These eclipses only happen when the moon’s orbit is near or reaches its farthest point from Earth, called the apogee.

“So even when they’re in perfect alignment, it doesn’t quite block the whole (sun),” Hardegree-Ullman said. “We call it an annular eclipse because you see this ring of light around the moon.”

This creates a dazzling effect for those lucky enough to be in the path of annularity, the 125-milewide path in which the annular eclipse is visible. The outer rim of sunlight creates a bright ring around the dark shadow of the moon, giving rise to the “ring of fire” effect.

Although a partial eclipse will be visible from Fort Collins, anyone wanting to see the ring of fire will need to travel farther south. According to The Denver Gazette, Mesa Verde National Park will be a spectacular viewing location.

A NASA map of the path of the eclipse shows that southern Utah and northwestern New Mexico will also experience the full effects of the eclipse.

The peak of the annular eclipse will last for only a few minutes, with over an hour of partial eclipse before and after. In Albuquerque, New Mexico, which lies almost directly in the center of the eclipse’s path, the ring of fire will last for nearly five minutes.

John Lines, a member of the Northern Colorado Astronomical Society, is planning a road trip to Blanding, Utah, to get the full experience. Despite how fleeting the annular eclipse will be, Lines said it is worthwhile to make the trip.

“People think, ‘You drive all that way for a couple of minutes? Are you kidding me?’” Lines said. “There’s no way you can describe it. You have to see it in order to appreciate what’s going on.”

As for what to expect, some might be surprised by how light the sky is during annularity, Lines said. The thin sliver of sunlight is enough to prevent the eerie darkness associated with total eclipse. The colors of the sky are different as well. There will be more of a sunset-like hue than the purplish dusk of totality.

Because the sun is visible for the entire duration of an annular eclipse,

it is absolutely essential that any observers wear NASA-approved eclipse glasses or a solar viewer. Regular sunglasses are not sufficient. Looking directly at the sun, even briefly, can cause irreversible eye damage and even blindness. For those unable to make the drive down South for the annular eclipse, the partial eclipse visible in Fort Collins will still be a special experience. Beginning at 9:14 a.m., the moon will move across the sun for almost three hours, peaking at 10:35 a.m.

And for anyone who is hungry for more solar eclipse viewing, there will be a total eclipse April 8, 2024, though it will not pass over Colorado. This will be the last total eclipse visible from the contiguous U.S. until 2044.

“It’s pretty neat to see the solar system in action right before your eyes,” Lines said. Just remember to protect those eyes by buying eclipse glasses online or building a simple DIY eclipse viewer at home.

Reach Lizzy Rylance at science @collegian.com.

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Salt Road Brewing hosts 1st Oktoberfest

Salt Road Brewing, located in Old Town Fort Collins at 321 Old Firehouse Alley, opened April 2023 on Earth Day. The brewery focuses on creating craft beer made in-house with local ingredients, and it is currently selling 16 draft beers. Owners Scott and Kelly Ficarra are surrounded by a close staff that works alongside them to make the brewery what it has become over the last six months.

“It’s just an amazing place,” said Cody Bradley, a new regular at Salt Road Brewing. “The owner, Scott, — he’s a great person. He’ll get to know you and is always here working. ... The way they interact, the staff is just incredible, and it’s what keeps me coming back.”

and give you a sample before you buy it, and (they’re) happy to get you familiar with what they’re selling,” Bradley said.

For their Oktoberfest celebration Sept. 22-23, Salt Road Brewing provided deals on their freshly brewed beer as well as live music and food stands from their community, using activities like these to continue to grow their newfound community of beer lovers.

“It’s been really fun to watch it grow,” said Suzy Hawbaker, a beer tender at Salt Road Brewing. “As a brewery, everyone does Oktoberfest because it is such a big thing, … and by having these events, more people are finding out about us.”

Salt Road along with topping options of homemade spicy honey mustard, sauerkraut and deli mustard.

“We have a great core customer base,” Kruger said. “The family who runs everything is super focused on craft beer, community and local, and this was just kind of a no-brainer. We love making good beer, … and this is just kind of a good way to involve the community.”

By Ruby Secrest @csucollegian

Breweries from all around Fort Collins bring communities

together this October to celebrate the German festival Oktoberfest. Local establishment Salt Road Brewing recently joined their ranks and showed their love for beer.

DISABILITY AWARENESS

Bradley started coming to Salt Road Brewing about two months ago. He claimed to have tried every beer on the menu and said his go-to is The Vienna.

“Any questions you have about any kind of beer they have, they’re more than happy to answer it

Salt Road Brewing joined with Jersey Cowboy to bring a food truck to the store, and former Salt Road Brewing beer tender Justin Kruger set up a build-your-own brat stand outside the entrance of the brewery Saturday. They grilled brats cooked in beer from

Community seems to be the word used most often inside Salt Road Brewing, and perhaps it is the word that best describes the brewery itself. The beer tenders show an honest interest and investment in making the business successful. With a constant stream of beer pouring and people talking, Salt Road Brewing is turning into a great fit for the beer community that is Fort Collins.

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SDC educates CSU community through inclusive events

ultimately, they would like to branch out to more events.

“I think Disability Inclusion Week is just the very small bit of what we do on campus, and we haven’t actually been able to provide much programming in the past,” Zmuda said. “It’s not an area where we’ve had a ton of bandwidth, and so we’re hoping to expand some of that and provide more events.”

Zmuda went on to point out the main way the SDC helps support students who need accommodations: accommodation specialists.

kinds of technology will support them the best.”

Equitable care is important to make students with disabilities feel included. In addition to personalized care, CSU and the ATRC are also implementing technology for all students.

disabilities. Zmuda said there is a new group of students who are becoming more comfortable in conversations about disability.

By Jack Fillweber @csucollegian

From Sept. 25-29, Colorado State University held its Disability Inclusion Week, a time dedicated for the CSU community come together to learn and share about disabilities. This event is crucial to the Student Disability Center because it helps spread information about various disabilities.

Alisha Zmuda, assistant director for operations and programming as well as acting coordinator of alternative testing accommodations at the SDC, was the main organizer of this event. Zmuda said planning for this event started in the summertime, and she met multiple times with each speaker in the event.

Zmuda said Disability Inclusion Week is just a small part of what the SDC does, and

Chelsea Hansen, administrative assistant at the Assistive Technology Resource Center, said this individualized process is what makes the CSU disability program so special.

“I do think that the ATRC is pretty unique ... in that we have an entire center devoted to assistive technology,” Hansen said. “That’s fairly unusual for college campuses — and ... the fact that we are able to meet with people one-on-one and do really individualized processes to help people figure out what

“We actually implemented about a year ago — a little over a year ago — a site-wide license for some tools called read speaker that are built into Canvas, and it’s a text-to-speech tool,” Hansen said. “It can do a lot more than that, but (it) essentially allows all people on campus who use Canvas at all to listen to Canvas web pages, other web pages and documents.”

Hansen went on to explain what universal design is and why it’s helpful. Universal design is when a school’s curriculum has accessibility resources built in to help all students, especially those with disabilities. Hansen said this helps people prepare for uncertain futures while still supporting their peers.

One of the biggest issues

Disability Inclusion Week addresses is the stigma surrounding

“I think, you know, disability for a really long time was kind of frowned upon,” Zmuda said. “I think as a society overall, we have not always viewed disability in the best light, and so I think there’s still some stigma that we are trying to work through, and I think we’re in a really unique opportunity where our student population is growing. They are comfortable talking about their disabilities. They’re comfortable speaking about what they need and fighting for what they need.”

Discussions surrounding disability can be uncomfortable, but they can improve day-to-day for people with disabilities, making the effort worthwhile.

Disability Inclusion Week is just one way CSU is making an effort to acknowledge those with disabilities, as there is always a need for students to listen and learn about people with different types of disabilities.

Reach Jack Fillweber at life @collegian.com.

Salt Road Brewing bartender Suzy Hawbaker pours a beer for thirsty customers during the brewery’s Oktoberfest Sept. 23.

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Participants watch a presentation during Disability Inclusion Week Sept. 26. This session was put on by the Student Disability Center, the Career Center and the Pride Resource Center

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Bizarre Bazaar houses FoCo’s hidden treasures

By Tyler Weatherwax @twwax7272

Stacks of books tower over customers. Rows of records stretch across the store. Action figures guard the stories and wonders held within Bizarre Bazaar.

Directly across from Colorado State University sits Bizarre Bazaar Books & Music Store, located at 1014 S. College Ave.

Bizarre Bazaar’s products don’t end at music and books; the store sells other forms of entertainment as well, including videos, stereo gear and action figures.

The store is divided into three sections. The front section of the store showcases audio equipment such as speakers, receivers, record players, CD players, cassette players and much more. If you need to play a piece of music, odds are Bizarre Bazaar has a device to do it. The impressive walls lined with speakers also add a nice backdrop for shoppers. However, that’s not all in the first section, as there are also DVDs, Blu-ray Discs and 45 rpm records. There are also a few comics displayed in the front, making it easy to find a little taste of everything.

If you are looking for literature, the second section of Bizarre Bazaar is a massive book collection. The perimeter of the wall in this section is the store’s fiction genre, which has a diverse selection hidden on its shelves. A large section of the shelf is filled entirely with Stephen King books, and it has copies in better condition than most used bookstores. The inside shelves include a wide variety of genres such as science fiction, fantasy, math, self-help and more. No matter what you’re trying to read, Bizarre Bazaar has numerous options to choose from.

Kayleigh Lucero is an employee at Bizarre Bazaar who works with CDs and books and keeps the store clean and organized. She said her hope is that people will find things at Bizarre Bazaar that they can’t find anywhere else.

“We’ve gotten some crazy signed books,” Lucero said. “I’ve seen Ray Bradbury, we’ve had a Stephen King in the past (and) there was a Tolkien before me. ... We’ve had crazy things come in.”

Lucero also spoke about how she enjoys the history behind collections brought into the store. Often, many will come with personal messages written in books or photo albums included with the collections that share a window into someone’s past.

One piece of advice Lucero offered was to pick up the tattered and rough-looking book, as it may just be your new favorite story.

“Pick up the weird broken cover,” Lucero said. “Read that book with the writing in it. That’s where you’re going to find a better connection with the book, and you’re not going to be reading the same book that everybody has read.”

The third and final section holds one of the world’s greatest gifts: music. With a wall full of CDs and cassette tapes to choose from as well as vinyl records, there isn’t much you won’t find in the music section. Rows of organized vinyl records stretch across the store, and many include protective covers on the sleeves.

Not only are there classics and first pressings, but there are also newer pressings of the classics and new favorites. You may find an album’s first pressing from the ‘60s with a newer anniversary pressing right next to it. Unlike many places that sell vinyl, the healthy mix of new and old that Bizarre Bazaar offers is refreshing. Of course, there are also many comic books

next to the music section that hold some amazing visual stories at affordable prices.

Shoppers can also find a television playing classic movies and television shows in the third section.

Taite McGrady, the primary media buyer and pricer at Bizarre Bazaar, talked about the magic the store offers.

“If you come here looking to stumble into something, you will absolutely find it,” McGrady said. “Sometimes, it just finds you.”

McGrady recalled a special collection brought into the store and shared the story of a man who brought in a large collection of early U.K. Beatles albums as well a first pressing of Jimi Hendrix’s debut album, “Are You Experienced,” an extremely rare album to find.

Bizarre Bazaar also includes a 24-hour bookshelf people can use to check out or add books to. The shelf sits just outside the store and offers a large collection of books people can check in or out. All the books on this shelf are free, and the store encourages customers to go check it out.

Lucero also shared the story behind the unique name. The owners of Bizarre Bazaar moved to Fort Collins with nothing but a few of their favorite books and records packed up from their previous store in New York. Wanting to have a phonetic store name, they settled on Bizarre Bazaar with the idea in mind that the store could be a bazaar.

Whether you are buying, selling or donating, Bizarre Bazaar will help you find what you’re looking for. Maybe you need a new book to sit back and get lost in or an old familiar record you used to love. Either way, you are sure to find something of interest.

Reach Tyler Weatherwax at life @collegian.com.

5 fall activities to participate in this October

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. While the hot weather doesn’t feel very autumn-like, it is officially October and time to enjoy all of the fun festivities that come with my favorite season of the year.

1. Go searching for fall colors

If this is your first fall in Colorado, then you’re in for a treat this season. You get to witness all of the fall leaves and color changes on mountainsides throughout this beautiful state. It is a gorgeous sight to see and something I highly encourage everyone to take advantage of in the fall. You get to see such pretty landscapes, and going on a hunt to see them in the mountains can make for a fun day trip.

2. Wear sweaters

Soon the air will be chilly as the wind blows across campus and the

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temperature begins to drop. This signifies sweater weather — my favorite kind of weather. Sweater weather means being able to wear cardigans, baggy sweaters or even that shirt you may have bought in August that you have been waiting to bust out.

3. Enjoy chilly mornings with a hot beverage

The combination of the fall colors and warm sweaters with hot coffee on chilly mornings is the best feeling in the world. In fall, the weather is at the perfect middle ground of not too cold and not too hot. There is so much bliss in spending the quiet morning outside in the chilly air — if you wake up early enough to sit and take it all in before school, that is.

4. Drink pumpkinflavored beverages

In my opinion, fall beverages are always the best when warm. So when it was excruciatingly hot in August and early September, it wasn’t quite time for the deliciousness of seasonal beverages. However, now that it is

cooling down outside and sweaters are wearable yet again, it is finally time to start enjoying those pumpkinflavored beverages. Whether it be picking one up on your way to class, grabbing one on the way to see the fall colors or maybe purchasing one just to enjoy the crisp morning outside, it is finally pumpkin beverages’ season to shine.

5. Go to a pumpkin patch

And finally, my favorite activity that can be enjoyed by all ages is going to a pumpkin patch and picking out your own pumpkin. Personally, this wasn’t something I experienced until last year, but it was a wonderful activity. Going to a pumpkin patch is so much fun, and you get the chance to spend

time with friends, invite new people and even explore the farm that has taken the time set up these activities just for you.

So with October finally arriving, it’s time to start doing fall activities while the season is still here.

Reach Dominique Lopez at letters @collegian.com

CDC announces sleeveless shirts as new frat flu symptom

By Emma Souza @_emmasouza

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

As the leaves begin to turn and the temperatures begin to drop this upcoming week, preventing the October sicknesses that plague campus is of utmost importance. For those who frequent the Colorado State University fraternities, however, another symptom is just on the horizon, sweeping across the Solo-cup masses.

This Sunday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a nationwide statement warning college students that as the days shorten, so do their sleeves.

“It’s not unprecedented,” said Dylan George, director of CDC forecasting and outbreak analytics.

“But we are seeing a record-high transmission rate — the second you go into a fraternity this fall, you’re guaranteed to come out different. Forever changed, per se.” No amount of flu shots, vitamins or Pedialyte can stop this mutilation. Upon entry, you are bound to a grim and irreversible fate. Gone are the coughs, the runs or the perpetual vocal fry. These symptoms of the old frat flu are elementary, merely peripheral in comparison to the monster that will fuse itself to your beer-chiseled body: the sleeveless shirt. Time only exists as before, when you had sleeves, and after, when you don’t.

George said with the absence of sleeves, you might feel an absence of yourself.

“The symptom has symptoms,” George said. “It’s like a wildfire. First, you’ll feel the wind on your shoulders, a cold caress that lulls you into a false sense of security. You’ll think, ‘Oh, it’s just a breeze! It’s just a sleeveless shirt!’ No. It’s not just a sleeveless shirt. It never is. Right

when you think that, that’s when the reckoning happens.”

According to the CDC, this reckoning includes constant flexing, Amazon carts full of pre-workout and an insatiable urge to commute via electric scooter.

Those who live in the frat have developed immunity to the sleeveless shirt, but it wasn’t always this way. Borgden Vino, president of CSU’s Kappa Epsilon Gamma Fraternity chapter, said that when he first rushed in fall 2019, a sleeveless shirt was the worst sickness he’s ever had.

“It all happened in a blur,” Vino said. “They don’t even warn you about it because they think it’ll deter you from pledging.”

You won’t know how the scissors arrived or where those flimsy strips of fabric went. Deprived of your sleeves, you’ll have to wear your heart on your chest or, as Vino and the pledges of KEG do, wear it on your trucker hat.

“Caps are the best remedy for dealing with sleeveless shirts,” Vino said. “My buddy forgot one last year, and things got so bad that the next morning, he woke up shirtless. Symptoms progress fast.”

Although fall’s colder temperatures are right around the corner and with them the aftermath of a sleeveless shirt,

there are articles of clothing in place to prevent this debilitating lifestyle, like that coat your mom has been nagging you to wear for three years straight. And remember: Seasonal illness does not define you. You are more than your sleeves — or lack thereof.

Reach Emma Souza at letters @collegian.com.

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Have you gotten your costume yet?

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.

The month of the spooky season is officially here, and with that come the cool weather and, more than anything, the dilemma of what to wear for a Halloween. Whether it is a costume, a Halloween-themed shirt with a festive hat or a costume you have taken the time to DIY, it is officially the time to start thinking about it seriously.

For many years before the pandemic, I would always try my best to come up with the most festive and DIY-able costume I could. However, it wasn’t until after the pandemic that I began to find an infatuation with either throwing on a witch’s hat and calling it my costume or taking the time to go find a Halloween-themed shirt.

However, if you aren’t like me and you are planning on either DIY-ing or purchasing a costume from a store, here are some costumes I have done in the past as well as a subtle reminder for you to

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start picking and deciding on your Halloween costume.

DIY-ing a costume is always a great decision and something that spans from the early years of our childhood, when we were determined to have the coolest costume ever. There are so many fun and creative ways to create a costume. Personally, what I did was watch YouTube videos to help remind me it was costume time as well as help me know what to do. This is where I thrived because I was always determined to do something that was super interesting and out of the box — I wanted to look amazing. Some costumes I created were a scuba diver, an M&M and a zombie swimmer. Many of my DIY-ed costumes were made from things I was sure I would have at my house, so I didn’t have to spend too much money. However, they were all super exciting to wear and get creative with.

I wasn’t always this creative, though, and before my creative spurt, I would just go buy some costumes from the store because I wanted to be one of the characters from one of my favorite movies that year. And these costumes were sometimes just as fun and entertaining to pull out and wear around school.

A personal favorite of mine was a Maleficent costume I wore in eighth grade, and it truly was something I never would have been able to recreate as a DIY-ed costume myself. I was fully decked out — from the horns to the makeup look that made me look like I was an actual villain — determined to still let my Halloween spirit thrive and always searching for the best opportunity to be a creative Halloween costume wearer.

However, now that the Halloween season has come, I am less about getting super invested into creating a costume and more about finding a cool shirt to wear for the day so that I am still in the Halloween mood. But I hold no judgment toward people who are still interested in dressing up for the Halloween season and making the most out of Halloween while you are still young and going out.

So if that is you, here is your reminder to get your Halloween costume ready to go for the day coming up very soon. Whether DIY-ing it or buying it from a store, it is time for you to take advantage of the spooky season ahead and get that costume ready to go.

Reach Dominique Lopez at letters @collegian.com.

CSU logging is defying gender norms

By Will Engle @willengle44

It’s no secret that logging, both as a profession and as a sport, has historically been a man’s world. Even a simple Google search reveals the obvious stereotype. A search for “lumberjack” yields over 45 million results, including a Wikipedia page with over 10 full sections varying from the history of lumberjacks to folklore stories like Paul Bunyan. However, a search for the female equivalent, “lumberjill,” yields less than 230,000 results, with one of the first suggested searches being for the Simpsons episode “Marge the Lumberjill.”

As they enter their 2023 season, the CSU logging team refuses to allow that stereotype to continue any further. The team now boasts the largest number of women loggers in its 40year history, and that growth shows no signs of slowing down.

“This year, there are so many women that are interested in logging,” veteran logger Mikaela Lippon said. “The number of women on the team has doubled.”

Many veteran women on the team have taken these new members under their wings, ensuring each member can learn the sport in a safe and supportive environment.

“I see a lot of them coming in every practice and genuinely trying to get better,” Lippon said. “The culture is very supportive. ... If you want to do (an) event, we will help you get there.”

Logging features a wide variety of events, from sawing and chopping to lesser-known events such as birling — a competition with opposing loggers on opposite sides of a free-floating log in water who battle by running and kicking to stay upright longer than their competitor.

“I think if you have good form and you’re willing to learn and talk to people about fixing your form, then you’re perfectly capable of doing just as well (as) — if not better than — people who have the strength to do it,” said Jordyn Blaha, a member new to the team this fall.

The history of lumberjacking sports has fostered a stereotype of being a men-only sport, but for many women looking to join the team, whatever initial fears they might have about joining are immediately put to rest once they’re integrated into the team’s culture.

“At first it was definitely scary, but it helped that there were already a lot of women here, and now that I’m in it, it doesn’t feel necessarily (about) men or women,” team treasurer Olivia Watson said. “When we’re together, there’s just a bunch of camaraderie and family.”

For many members of the team, logging is more than just a competition. It represents a familial connection — a connection that isn’t inhibited by any barriers, including gender. Each member supports one another in their journey to improve as both individuals and as a team.

“I think that’s one of the core reasons why I like this team,” said Ethan Pelletier, a third-year member of the team. “Everyone’s so supportive.”

Even during the heat of competition, the support system the team has created hasn’t stopped.

“We all support each other; we all uplift each other, even if you’re competing against someone,” Lippon said. “When you finish, you’re the one who is cheering for your opponent.”

Much of the team’s success with creating a culture that defies stereotypes and accepts all athletes can be attributed to their community building nights, specifically those held to form bonds with the women on the team.

“We have our logging women’s nights where we get together and have a potluck,” Watson said. “It’s really fun. (I found) my roommate this year because we met through logging and became really good friends.”

These community building nights aren’t just for show; they’re directly leading to results on the field. This camaraderie has brought a newfound energy to the team, pushing each athlete to a new level of competition.

“(Women) definitely bring an energy to competitions that guys aren’t able to,” said Trevor Hanosh, the team’s safety officer.

As they enter their new season full of fresh faces and new energy, the team looks to keep their sport lively and add any new members looking to join.

“I just want to emphasize that we appreciate and care for all people — we’ll take whoever,” Pelletier said. “To anyone who reads this article, I want them to know we’re an accepting community, and we’re always happy to have you.”

Reach Will Engle at sports@collegian.com.

Theo Abele and Mikaela Lippon practice for the two buck event, where they compete at how fast they can saw a cookie off of the log while also keeping the width even Sept. 29. The Colorado State University logging team is a student organization established in 1983.

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CSU women’s club lax team in desperation after dismal season

By Luke Hojnowski @lukehojo

The Colorado State women’s club lacrosse team resurfaced this season after losing their head coach and seven seniors following a disappointing last season.

With a lack of dominance on the field and only winning four games during the 2022-23 season, despair weighed heavily on the team and prompted them to step up their play and make some changes.

Struggling with an unstable coaching situation, lack of player connections and losing numerous senior starters, the Rams had no choice other than to start fresh and remove all the negativity.

With many roster changes and the addition of a new head coach, president and captain of the team, midfielder Camdyn Dunn said she feels optimistic heading into the season.

“We had completely different coaches, completely different people running the team, and it was kind of a mess back then,” Dunn said. “It’s getting a lot better with the seniors who are in charge now with upperclassmen and officers.”

Dunn said she plans to run the team as a unit and create a more cohesive environment, especially

after what she’s experienced in her previous seasons. However, as president of this team, she said positivity is her main goal.

“I’m going to try and implicate as much positivity and team unity as we can,” Dunn said.

Despite the results from last season, midfielder Corrine Sage, second captain and a crucial leader for this team, said she believes the Rams have what it takes to be successful and have a winning season.

“We have a lot of new people on the team, which is great, and just a lot of fresh talent because we had, I think, seven or eight seniors graduate,” Sage said. “And we didn’t have the best season last year, and I think we just have a lot of potential to do really well this year.”

The competitive nature of the team remains strong in spite of the drama and lack of recognition the team has received.

One part of the team that has remained secure is the goalie. Julia Devaney, the starter last season, led the league in saves with 64 and quickly became a star for the team. Devaney’s backup and veteran of the team, Alana Smith, has the most goalkeeping experience on the team and is crucial for the development of younger team members.

“I always have an uplifting attitude and make sure my

teammates don’t get too down on themselves,” Smith said. “Just make sure everyone is having a good time. This is just club lacrosse; we don’t all have to be yelling at each other and bring each other down.”

Devaney and Smith will both be competing for the starting job heading into this season of play along with Lauren Buckley, a Division I transfer goalie from Butler.

“My reason for transferring was due to a different coaching staff brought in when I was recruited and not having a coach the first couple of weeks of fall ... along with no assistant coaches,” Buckley said. “I also did not get the experience that I wanted out of the program due to the school being smaller and not what I wanted for the next four years.”

The fall season serves as a mini tryout for the Rams, as the more competitive season is in the spring; therefore, the goalies will be splitting playing time in efforts to see who fits the roster best.

“It definitely makes me want to become more competitive because now I actually have a reason to be more competitive, unlike last year,” Devaney said. “But this year, it will give me a reason to try and get to that starting position and stay in that starting position and keep playing throughout the season.”

Devaney and Buckley are heading into their second year of eligibility and Smith into her third.

Buckley started in three total games last year for Butler, achieving 16 total saves with a .390 save percentage and 52 shots faced on the season. As a firstyear, it was an impressive feat and quickly made Buckley the second option. Buckley was still able to get playing time — averaging 33 minutes a game — in a much more competitive environment.

“The big thing for me was fighting for playing time as a freshman last year and making a name for myself,” Buckley said. “Coming here is more relaxed and (a) better culture. We definitely are a more competitive team, but that makes everyone a better player.”

Despite the competition being slimmed down from a Division I team to club lacrosse, Buckley doesn’t seem distracted from the importance of teamwork and unity with her new teammates.

“I don’t focus on setting myself apart from the team,” Buckley said. “My main focus (is) to work with each other and build each other up to improve our team as a whole.”

Reach Luke Hojnowski at sports @collegian.com.

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Athletics spends more than they make, but is it worth it?

By Ivy Secrest @ivysecrest

A recent report from the Colorado Office of the State Auditor shows that in the fiscal year 2022, Colorado State University’s athletic expenses were growing faster than their selfsupporting revenue.

All but two collegiate athletic teams in Colorado were losing more money than they were making, according to the report. Matt Klein, senior associate athletic director for business operations and athletic department chief financial officer, said the context behind these numbers paints a very different picture in terms of profits and justification behind collegiate budgets.

CSU reported a $28.2 million deficit, or required institutional support, compared to University of Colorado Boulder’s $13 million deficit. Though CSU reported the highest deficit of Division I institutions in the state, the report isn’t an entirely accurate comparison, Klein said.

“Athletic expenses actually grew at a slower rate than the university,” Klein said.

Two major contributors to this fiscal year that impact the report are Canvas expenses and the cost contract turnover for football coaches — expenses CU didn’t have.

“The stadium is its own living, breathing animal,” Klein said. “It’s actually one of, if not the only, university building I believe on campus that has to cover its own

expenses. ... The university does not help out with it at all, with a caveat of a small $600,000 allocation that the university allowed us to keep from Hughes Stadium.”

In addition to these unexpected expenses, athletics is responsible for one substantial cost: student-athlete scholarships. Athletic scholarships provide an alternative pathway to college and are a big part of the reason why student-athletes make up 1.3% of the university population but over 2% of the total minority population at CSU. Athletics contributes diversity, marketing, media attention and community feel to the campus.

While this money is given back to students, it is also partially funded by student fees. Of the $2,620 students pay in fees annually, $231 goes directly to athletics.

“Yes, we’re getting that money from the university, but here’s how we view that,” Klein said. “We turn around and, with athletic aid, give it right back.”

Athletics must present to the Student Fee Review Board, which Alex Silverhart chairs as vice president of Associated Students of CSU, every year to determine the student fee amount. Some members of the board are adamant defenders of the fee, and others question if a fee that high is justifiable.

“There’s dual perspectives,” Silverhart said.“There’s the perspective that not everyone’s going to the sports games — not everyone is using this fee — and we get that for a lot of fees. ... At the same time, athletics is supporting a lot of students; they have a ton of student-athletes.”

SFRB athletics liaison Rachel McMillan works for athletics as a photographer and digital media intern. She represents another group that athletics supports financially: student employees.

“My income is partially funded by student fees, and the amount of money that the support staff makes is partially determined by this,” McMillan said. “And so I have a personal stake in it.”

Of course, students would prefer to spend less on fees. Arguments have been made over the years that students who don’t participate in athletics as consumers or athletes should be able to opt out of this specific fee. That’s a complex process to initiate, and while shifting to a ticket system similar to Boulder’s has been considered, there are potentially negative effects, Silverhart said.

McMillan urged students to learn more about student fees and where they go. While not all students are directly impacted by the fees, the overall campus culture benefits. From McMillan’s perspective, women’s athletics is a perfect example.

“I’ve met a lot of really young girls who are super inspired by the fact that there’s these brand new complexes that are being used for women in sports specifically,” McMillan said. “(They) are meeting CSU softball and soccer players who are really encouraging them to continue to go into sports. Our understanding is that there is a place for women in sports on the athletic side but also on the administrative side.”

While student fees support student-athletes, student concerns regarding fees involve more than just where the money goes. Unlike other fee-supported areas, CSU Athletics hasn’t asked for an increase in fees in over a decade, Klein said. Regardless, students support athletics in more ways than financial.

“Some of their self-generated revenue ... feels like (it) is, in its own way, a student fee,” SFRB voting member Benton Roesler said. “It would just be better if they were more honest about the fact that they do benefit off of the loss of students in their self-generated revenue. That’s why they don’t ask for a fee increase — because they already get that fee increase in all the other ways that they make money off of students.”

The money from the university substantiates an investment in the athletics program. As Klein pointed out, CSU has to pay to be competitive. While the $28.2 million dollar deficit is sizable, it isn’t out of line with other universities in the Mountain West.

CSU’s student fees to athletics are comparable to other universities in the Mountain West; however, CSU also receives the most institutional and government support in the conference. The concept behind this is that as the institution invests in athletics, the popularity and profit of sports will increase, bringing attention to the university and its other accolades, Klein said.

The CSU versus CU Rocky Mountain Showdown game was the fifth most-watched college football game ever on ESPN, with peak

viewing at 11.1 million viewers. Klein said that after that game, CSU experienced increased traffic to CSU associated sites.

“How else do you get 11 million people to recognize the CSU logo?” Klein asked.

Whether or not this investment is worth it will depend on time. But for now, CSU as an institution is committed to supporting athletics as the “front porch” of the university, Klein said.

“Colorado State Athletics provides an invaluable platform to bring our communities — on campus and off campus — together to celebrate being Rams,” a statement from CSU reads. “The university has made it clear that Division I athletics, played at the highest level, are an important part of the fabric of our campus and for student experience and are a catalyst for gift support that helps CSU achieve its educational and research missions. Large peer land-grant institutions around the country have made the same judgment.

The Department of Athletics is a thoughtful steward of university resources, and we will continue to operate, as we always have, with an eye on fiscal responsibility. Support for CSU athletics accounts for 1.64% of CSU’s more than $1.2 billion in annual expenditures and returns $8.5 million in tuition revenue, room and board and facility overhead.”

Reach Ivy Secrest at sports @collegian.com.

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1. The Fort Collins community out at the Salt Road Brewing Oktoberfest located at 321 Firehouse Alley Sept. 23. Many patrons were dressed in lederhosen and were there to celebrate the day with friends and family.

2. Salt Road Brewing has many different types of beer for sale during their Oktoberfest event Sept. 23. The brewery opened in April and was happy to see the community take part in their event.

3. Salt Road Brewing entertains locals and people from around Larimer County during their Oktoberfest event Sept. 23. From regulars to newcomers, Salt Road Brewing had many patrons trying their special beer.

4. Salt Road Brewing bartender Suzy Hawbaker pours a beer for thirsty customers during the brewery’s Oktoberfest Sept. 23. “It’s super cool to work at a brewery and see the process of the beer being made,” Hawbaker said. “Getting to witness the beer from beginning to end and then seeing it in the hands of the customer has to be the best part of this job.”

5. Salt Road Brewing’s Oktoberfest celebrates not only beer but also the five month anniversary of the brewery Sept. 23. Having opened in April, the brewery saw many patrons during the festivities.

6. Customers celebrate Oktoberfest with good beer and football at Salt Road Brewing Sept. 23. Many members of the Fort Collins community came out to drink beer and have fun with their loved ones.

7. The beer keeps flowing during Salt Road Brewing’s Oktoberfest, with patrons coming in every hour to celebrate with friends and family Sept. 23. Salt Road Brewing took care of everyone’s need for fresh cold beer.

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Goose set to soar at CSU’s Lory Student Center

By Sophia Masia @sophie_masia

The indie-groove jam band Goose is set to take the stage 6:30 p.m. this Saturday, Oct. 7, at Colorado State University’s Lory Student Center West Lawn as a part of their An Evening with Goose tour.

Goose, a genreblending band hailing from Connecticut, was formed in 2014. The band consists of Rick Mitarotonda on vocals and guitar; Peter Anspach on vocals, keys and guitar; Trever Weeks on bass; Ben Atkind on drums; and Jeff Arevalo on vocals, percussion and drums.

The name “Goose” itself is an inside joke between band members when lead vocalist Mitarotonda used to work at Fort Collins’ DGT.

“In 2014, I was living in Fort Collins and working at DGT, and there’s this whole goose thing there, and I thought it was a funny name for a funk band playing at Irish pubs in Norwalk, Connecticut,” Mitarotonda said. “I didn’t by any stretch of imagination think that nine years later that would be the thing, but here we are.”

The band has been gaining popularity for their unique sound and jaw-dropping performances. Their eclectic style that blends elements of progressive rock, funk, folk and psychedelic rock — along with their willingness to experiment with different genres — has created a dedicated following nicknamed The Flock.

“I’m inspired by Vampire Weekend;

we did a collaboration with them,” Anspach said. “Tame Impala is a really big influence for me, Father John Misty, who we have collaborated with a bit, and Rick loves Bon Iver.”

However, Goose’s sound is uniquely their own, characterized by catchy melodies, improvisational sections and ever-evolving songs that keep audiences hooked from start to finish. They often develop and change their tracks after their original release date.

“We’re big believers in tinkering,” Mitarotonda said. “Things start to feel stale in arrangements, in songs or melodies. Things start to feel like they could be stronger, so we’ve always had the philosophy that there (are) no rules in terms of something being set in stone as soon as it’s recorded.”

Their musical chemistry is undeniable, and it’s what has propelled them to the forefront of the live music scene, but it’s not just their electric sound that has allowed Goose to steadily climb the ranks in the music industry. The band first began to gain popularity in 2019 for their stunning performances at festivals like Bonnaroo Arts and Music Festival, Peach Music Festival and LOCKN’ Festival. Since then, the band has been known for their immersive musical performances that are visually stimulating and interactive, both live and virtually.

“Our bingo shows come to mind when thinking of shenanigans at our concerts,” Anspach said. “We were live streaming and picked our songs from a bingo

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roller, and in between songs, there were ones like ‘take a lap’ or ‘15 push ups’ — like, that was such a fun time for us (and) resulted in some good jams, and it was really something special.”

Tickets to An Evening with Goose are free for students when claimed through University Tickets before the show. Tickets and VIP passes are available to purchase for community members through Goose’s website.

Fans can expect an evening filled with food trucks, 21-plus beverage gardens, live music with stunning visuals and the possibility of the surprise covers the band is known for. Doors open at 5 p.m. Information on parking, the bag policy and other concerns can be found on the university website.

Reach Sophia Masia at entertainment @collegian.com.

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ArtFest returns for 2nd successful show

By Ruby Secrest @csucollegian

For most Colorado State University students and faculty members, Sept. 28 was just another Thursday. However, for the Visual Arts Building, classes were canceled for an all-day event of food, art and booths.

Last year was the department of art and art history’s first time

holding ArtFest. As a result of the positive response from those who attended, they decided to make it an annual event as a way to get students involved and inspire more creativity in the community.

“I love ArtFest so much,” said Carrigan Grow, a visual arts student at CSU. “This event just helps all art students feel like we are a part of a community.”

Hosting ArtFest in the Visual Arts Building ensured accessibility

for the students who wanted to participate, so classes in the building were canceled for the day to make space for the event. Grow and her friends came to ArtFest together to visit the booths and discover programs and future career opportunities as well as participate in the creative activities taking place in different classrooms.

“I think the arts department here is very collaborative instead of competitive, which I know a lot

of other art schools might be more competitive,” Grow said. “I feel like this emphasizes the collaboration and community in the arts and just seeing what everyone else is up to and encouraging each other.”

The department provided tables full of food for students and faculty to enjoy and sectioned off classrooms for creative craft areas. Students were able to visit booths lining the hallways catered to art majors’ current interests and future career goals. Booths varied from career opportunities and study abroad programs to art clubs to join and students selling their art.

One of the many booths featured was headed by Marius Lehene, a professor of drawing at CSU, who shared study abroad opportunities with students. The booth provided information on programs in places such as Italy and Japan.

“It’s a way for us to get our programs out to all students and not just art majors, you know?” Lehene said. “Everyone is welcome.”

In the classrooms, students were able to create their own stamp paintings by manufacturing original

textile designs to hang to dry on the wall. This was then followed up by ironing to make it more functional.

“It’s been great; people are exploring all kinds of stamp painting,” said Elnaz Javani, an assistant professor and head of the fiber area at CSU who spent her day guiding people on how to create these designs. “It’s been amazing. This is my first ArtFest. … I love it, and I had a chance to walk around and explore other areas, and everyone is doing lots of fun things.”

The diverse and creative style of ArtFest fostered an environment where students could shop their classmates’ art, learn about new programs they can get involved with and create new kinds of art. The event also provided an opportunity for students to network by talking with professors and other students while enjoying some complimentary food.

While many different departments put together creative fairs to get their students involved, ArtFest is one that students and faculty alike get to participate in and look forward to.

Reach Ruby Secrest at entertainment @collegian.com.

Professor Elnaz Javani guides students on how to create textile designs at Colorado State University’s second annual ArtFest Sept. 28. “It’s been great, people are exploring all kinds of stamp painting and creating their own textile designs,” Javani said.

PHOTO BY RUBY SECREST THE COLLEGIAN

Comedic play ‘6 Years Old’ shows importance of self-expression

By Elesia Guerra @csucollegian

OpenStage Theatre’s “Six Years Old,” created by Daphne Silbiger and directed by Kiernan Angley, is filled with many thoughts and ideas that go beyond the intimate performance space of the Foothills Unitarian, where it opened to the public Friday, Sept. 29.

For Adalaide (Trisha Gillin), the continuous thought of wanting to be a boy — more specifically Han Solo from George Lucas’ “Star Wars” — is at the forefront of her mind and is something she struggles to express on the outside. Moreover, Adalaide must deal with her babysitter Kim (Stevie Rose), younger brother Dewey (Caleb Gilbert) and mother Amy (Soleil Lean Geddes).

As the play commences, Adalaide enters by running on the stage toward the living room set in a baggy light green shirt and grey underwear, which are soon covered by tie-dyed shorts. Kim helps get Adalaide and Dewey ready for school; however, her sibling certainly does not make tasks easy for her, which is a recurring theme in the play.

There are mature themes, language and content that are consistently used to express Adelaide’s intense emotions. She curses and calls other people bad names, including her babysitter, Kim. Adalaide also takes drastic measures to make her thought of being Han come true after hearing about reincarnation.

Even though the characters are played by adults, the costumes help depict the young ages of the characters. Because Kim is a teenager, she wears a band T-shirt and jeans but is also seen later in the play wearing a leather jacket. Dewey, a four-yearold, wears an orange T-shirt and long white shorts. He is also seen carrying a teddy bear multiple times throughout the play. The mother, Amy, wears a blouse and dress pants.

The details of the play allowed the audience to feel connected and involved, as there were sound effects like a phone ringing and toilet water splashing. However, one of the most unique details was the voice-overs, specifically of a doctor providing imagery of a little girl getting used to cold weather.

The lighting provided warmth and brightness with an orangish yellow hue. The music in between scenes and for the final dance sequence with Adalaide utilized upbeat instrumentals. The full soundtrack is original music composed and performed by the local Fort Collins band Sick Trick.

When it seems like no one understands how Adalaide feels, Kim extends support for Adalaide throughout the play by listening to her, reminding her that she is perfect just the way that she is, giving her advice and standing up for her when life becomes a bit too overwhelming.

Ultimately, this support helps Adalaide express herself and finally be Han on the outside by wearing his vest in public.

The audience reacted with lots of laughter, whether it was from Adalaide singing “Papa, Can You Hear Me?” or Dewey’s constant confusion about Adalaide’s desire to be Han throughout her entire childhood.

“Six Years Old” is a vulnerable and serious yet comedic play that leaves audience members thinking and feeling proud to be who they are.

Reach Elesia Guerra  at entertainment@collegian.com.

“‘Six Years Old’ is a vulnerable and serious yet comedic play that leaves audience members thinking and feeling proud to be who they are.”

GRAPHIC ILLUSTRATION BY TRIN BONNER THE COLLEGIAN

Meet the editors

MEET THE EDITORS

Allie Seibel Editor in Chief

Allie Seibel is the editor in chief of The Rocky Mountain Collegian, a role she loves more and more with each day. Previously the news editor and news director of The Collegian, Seibel has a background is in news, but she’s excited to branch out and experience every facet of content this and following years.

Seibel is a sophomore journalism and media communication major minoring in business administration and legal studies. She is a student in the Honors Program and is also an honors ambassador and honors peer mentor. She also is a satellite imagery writer for the Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere at Colorado State University.

Seibel is from Colorado Springs, Colorado, and loves how The Collegian has gotten her acquainted with Fort Collins and CSU. When she’s not writing, reporting or in class, you can always find her with a book, cross-stitching, planning where to travel to next, trying out a new recipe or listening to Taylor Swift.

Seibel is incredibly proud of The Collegian’s past and understands the task of safeguarding its future. She’s committed to The Collegian’s brand as an alt-weekly newspaper and will continue to advance its status as a strong online publication while preserving the integrity and tradition of the print paper. Seibel is excited to begin a multi-year relationship with readers at the helm of the paper and cannot wait to see how the paper continues to grow. Through initiatives like the new science desk and letting each individual desk shine, Seibel is committed to furthering The Collegian and Rocky Mountain Student Media over the next few years.

Ivy Secrest Content Managing Editor

Ivy Secrest is The Collegian’s content managing editor. Secrest worked for The Collegian previously as a reporter and as life and culture director for the 2022-23 academic year.

As a senior in the journalism and media communication department, Secrest enjoys reporting on environmental and social issues with a special interest in science communication. She is president of the Science Communication Club and is pursuing a minor in global environmental sustainability with hopes of utilizing her education in her career. Growing up in Denver, Secrest developed a deep love for the outdoors. She could happily spend the rest of her life hiking alpine environments, jumping into lakes, taking photos of the wildflowers and listening to folk music. She’s passionate about skiing, hiking, dancing, painting, writing poetry and camping.

Secrest’s passions spurred her career in journalism, helping her reach out to her community and get involved in topics that students and residents of Fort Collins truly care about. She has taken every opportunity to connect with the communities she has reported in and has written for several of the desks at The Collegian, including news, life and culture, cannabis, arts and entertainment and opinion. She uses her connections with the community to inform both managerial and editorial decisions with hopes that the publication serves as a true reflection of the student body’s interests and concerns. Secrest is an advocate of community-centered journalism, believing in the importance of fostering meaningful dialogue between press and community.

Lauren Pallemaerts Night Editor

Lauren Pallemaerts is the night editor for The Rocky Mountain Collegian, running the copy desk, collaborating with the other editors on production nights and editing every piece of digital and print content for style, grammar, syntax, ethics, punctuation, accuracy and readability.

Pallemaerts came to Colorado State University as an English major from Seattle, but she soon found a home in the journalism and media communication department and declared an English minor to pursue her passions for storytelling and contributing to an informed society. The JMC department has made her feel welcome and connected her with a way to serve the CSU community directly.

Now in her senior year, her interests include writing, reading, linguistics, hiking and traveling; her writing ranges from fiction to movie reviews and news, including features on local bookstores and the performing arts. Pallemaerts has studied journalism in Oxford, England, through a New York Times summer program and just returned from a semester abroad studying film and the arts in Exeter, England.

She is grateful The Collegian saw what it did in her because it’s allowed her to learn the ins and outs of a newsroom from early on in her college career. Pallemaerts’ favorite part of her job is working alongside her peers to create a product by students, for students.

Adah McMillan Copy Chief

Adah McMillan is the copy chief for The Collegian and is enthusiastic for another year working with the copy desk.

McMillan is a junior majoring in journalism and media communication and minoring in computer science. She hails from Longmont, Colorado.

As copy chief, McMillan safeguards the readability and credibility of The Collegian. She works with the night editor and other copy editors to edit all print and online articles for grammar, style and accuracy.

Editing is one of McMillan’s favorite things to do. She loves being involved in The Collegian’s production and learning about Colorado State University and the Fort Collins community as she edits content.

McMillan also enjoys playing the piano, rereading her favorite books, rewatching her favorite shows and drinking Coke Zero. When she isn’t being thusly sedentary, she’s walking around campus to soak in some sunlight and daydream about moving to Thailand.

McMillan often says it’s hard for her to think about her future career because she already works her dream job. The Collegian is a community of passionate, intelligent people working for the grand cause of student journalism, and McMillan is thrilled to take part in that purpose.

Nathan Carmody Print Editor

Originally from a small town in New Jersey surrounded by big cities, Nathan Carmody was an artist from a young age. He truly found his love for art and design during his first year of high school, when he began taking design courses and working on refining his art. By his senior year, he decided to go to school for art and finally settled on Colorado State University. At CSU, he is pursuing a Bachelor of the Fine Arts degree with a concentration in graphic design and print making.

Now as a second year student, Carmody works as the print editor for The Rocky Mountain Collegian, overseeing the design components of The Collegian’s print edition. The world of journalism was not one that Carmody ever thought that he would find himself in, but the art behind news and media helped him express his admiration for the visual medium that is print production.

Collaborating with other creative individuals at The Collegian, Carmody has found a love for creative design that helps bring together community. He hopes that readers feel a sense of community and love for design through their papers.

When not in the newsroom, Carmody can be found holed up in a studio or wandering off into the woods. He also enjoys keeping up with the local art scene, always looking at who’s playing at Aggie Theatre and what new gallery shows the local art museum has.

Caden Proulx Assistant Print Editor

Caden Proulx is a human development and family studies student at Colorado State University pursuing his passion for graphic design at The Collegian. Originally from Austin, Texas, Caden’s journalistic journey began in the high school yearbook department, where his passion for design grew. This led to him to seek out student media when he got to Colorado State University.

Starting as a page designer in his first year, Caden found a home at The Collegian. This led him to the position of assistant print editor his sophomore year.

Despite majoring in HDFS, Caden seamlessly integrates his hobby of graphic design with his academic pursuits. The Collegian has become an integral part of his success at CSU.

Now firmly rooted in Colorado, Caden is eager to contribute to the student media landscape, The Collegian and its success. He loves working alongside other excited students who are talented and have a lot to teach and push him to continue to grow as a visual journalist.

MEET THE EDITORS

Trin Bonner Illustration Editor

Trin Bonner is the illustration editor for The Collegian newspaper. This will be her third year in this position, and she loves being a part of the creative and amazing design team at The Collegian. As the illustration editor, Bonner provides creative insight and ideas that bring the newspaper the best graphics and illustrations possible. She loves working with artists to develop fun and unique illustrations every week for the readers.

Bonner is a fourth-year at Colorado State University studying electronic arts. She loves illustrating and comic making and has recently found enjoyment in experimental video, pottery and graphic design.

Outside of illustration and electronic art, Bonner spends her free time crocheting and bead making. She is usually working on a blanket or making jewelry when she is not drawing, illustrating or brainstorming.

Garrett Mogel is a third-year journalism student with a second field in philosophy. He is one of two photo directors for the 2023-24 school year.

Growing up in Colorado and surrounded by dreamlike landscapes and adventure sports, it was only a matter of time before Mogel picked up a camera. For over a decade, Mogel explored Colorado, portaging rivers, postholing through several feet of snow, rappelling over cliffs and skinning up mountains, all with a camera in hand. Through his adventures, Mogel began attaching stories to images and began to engage viewers in conversation about their favorite areas. Eventually, Mogel’s passion for photography and storytelling drew him to pursue a degree and career in photojournalism.

In his years at college, Mogel has worked with The Collegian every year. In progressing through the publication, Mogel has seen all the ways student media fosters growth both individually as well as through collaboration. Additionally, the opportunity to witness how impactful a story can be on a personal, organizational and community level is his greatest lesson thus far.

Beyond The Collegian, Mogel still finds time to appreciate his Colorado upbringing. When not on assignment, he can usually be found mountain biking, skiing, camping, river surfing or at home planning his next adventure.

Milo Gladstein is a fifth-year senior majoring in journalism and media communications. He is currently serving as one of the two photo directors for the 2023-24 school year.

Gladstein’s work focuses on long-form stories diving deep into what it means to be human and sharing people’s passion and story with the community. He did not begin as a journalism major and has worn many hats while at CSU. He began as a conservation biology major, moving to undeclared and then horticulture therapy before finally landing in the journalism department. He seeks stories about community members who are impacting the world around them in positive ways and shares those stories.

Working at The Collegian has taught Gladstein about working on a team, how to develop a story and the best ways to present said stories. Most importantly, he has grown from a photographer into a photojournalist. As co-photo director, he hopes to pass that knowledge on to the next group of journalists rising through The Collegian.

When not working at The Collegian or in class, Gladstein can be found reading a book or in the outdoors climbing, camping, exploring and getting lost in the mountains.

Garrett Mogel Photo Director

Milo Gladstein Photo Director

Parisa Farhadi Digital and Social Managing Editor

Parisa Farhadi is currently a doctoral candidate in public communication and technology at Colorado State University. She got her B.S. in cellular molecular biology from Shiraz University in Iran. She earned her first M.A. in communications sciences from the department of communication at Allameh Tabataba’i University in Tehran, Iran. She got her second M.A. in media and communication at Northern Illinois University. Her research is focused on automated journalism and human-robot interaction. She is a social media expert and the digital and social managing editor of The Collegian at the Rocky Mountain Student Media Corporation. She is also a teaching assistant at CSU.

Samy Gentle News Editor

Samy Gentle is one of the 2023-24 editors for The Collegian’s news desk. She began writing for  The Collegian as a news reporter in fall 2021, and her writing quality has been all downhill from there. Gentle wrote her own personal favorite piece in January 2023 about Freda Whaley’s experience working at The Foundry dining hall at Colorado State University.

Gentle is currently majoring in journalism and media communication with a minor in sports management because she really wants to double down on being unemployed after graduation. She declared these programs after deciding that being a STEM major would leave her with less free time to pursue her love for sleeping. She has hopes and dreams of working for a professional hockey organization, but that would require her to actually get a response to her Colorado Avalanche intern applications.

When not begging sources to answer her emails, you can find Gentle practicing hard with the CSU logging sports team or watching hockey while scrolling on her phone.

Gentle originates from Southern California, which you would definitely be able to infer yourself if you ever saw her drive. She is in her third year at CSU and feels like she has found her home here in Colorado with all of the other 4Runner drivers. Her blood type is Old Aggie lager.

Tyler Weatherwax News Editor

Tyler Weatherwax is a second-year attending Colorado State University. He has lived in the state of Colorado for his entire life and grew up just outside of Rocky Mountain National Park. He is currently majoring in journalism and media communication and is a news editor for The Collegian and assistant news director for KCSU. Weatherwax hopes to share some of the world with people through his reporting and experiences.

His goal as a journalist is to bring information to others in the hopes that it inspires and educates them in their lives. He also tries to push himself into the unknown to cause some discomfort in his life and reporting.

Weatherwax has been a DJ for 90.5 FM KCSU as well as 88.3 FM KFFR. Some things Weatherwax enjoys doing are playing bass guitar, reading, collecting records, going outside and spending time with his friends and family. Weatherwax hopes to become a journalist after he graduates and to see more of the world.

MEET THE EDITORS

Christian Arndt Life and Culture Director

Christian Arndt is this year’s director for the life and culture desk at The Collegian. Arndt joined The Collegian in winter 2023, when he started as an arts and entertainment writer, primarily focusing on movie reviews, local art installations and music-curated lists.

Arndt is the second life and culture director and is proud to step into this position. He is focusing on providing the best local coverage in the Fort Collins area with a focus on unique business profiles, important cultural events and fun local happenings.

Arndt comes from Silverthorne, Colorado, and came to Colorado State University in fall 2021. He is a third-year and is majoring in journalism and media communication with a minor in English. He found his passion for writing during his English classes in high school, and eventually with the style he chose to pursue, he ended up finding a passion within journalism. Because he had no prior experience with journalism, he was adamant to join The Collegian and build up his experience and reputation there.

Aside from writing for the paper, you can find him at the cinema, watching basketball, playing video games with friends, walking his adorable dog Penny Lane, snowboarding and listening to plenty of music. Arndt finds his role as a director thrilling and looks forward to providing the utmost care and consistency with the content that comes out for the life and culture desk.

Jenn Dawson Science Director

Jenn Dawson’s audacious plan to change the world involves brain sciences, data and science communication, investigative journalism and community education alongside strong notes of ethics, justice, persistence and inclusion — with subtle hints of comedy, music and family.

With the help of her nontraditional journey through education, Dawson aims to use her future degrees in psychology and journalism to seek the truth and share what she learns. There’s no better way to get started doing just that than taking on the privilege of starting up The Collegian’s first science desk.

On the rare occasions that project and assignment due dates are not imminent, Dawson plays Dungeons & Dragons and video games, forages and takes photos in the mountains, enjoys Fort Collins and plays music.

Dawson’s other focuses are advocacy-oriented, and she’s always on the lookout for the most effective ways to support the causes she cares for the most. She loves participating in local organizations and community projects.

Notably, Dawson is excited to work with the Northern Colorado Deliberative Journalism Project, a local media collaboration project with a goal to reconsider the nature of journalism.

Thank you for supporting students, local news and The Collegian!

Dominique Lopez Opinion Director

Dominique Lopez is a third-year journalism student minoring in women’s studies and is currently the opinion director for The Collegian.

Lopez is originally from Alamosa, Colorado, and moved to Fort Collins to attend Colorado State University. While in Fort Collins, Lopez has spent her time working for The Collegian and is a swim instructor and front desk associate at Splash Swim School.

When Lopez isn’t working or attending classes, you can find her at home reading a good book, stress baking in her kitchen or binge-watching her favorite TV shows.

She chose journalism as her field of study in the hopes that it would bring her closer to the community and provide her with the opportunity to write about what is really affecting her in that moment. Some topics she is passionate about are social justice, gender studies and finding ways to honor her community and origins through her education.

As the opinion director, Lopez hopes to inspire new writers to be able to find their true passions in writing, as well as diversify the topics that are written about in The Collegian’s opinion section and iscuss thoughts on important issues that impact the students at Colorado State University.

Lopez is excited to pursue this new year of journalism and is eager to see what the year will bring, especially as she continues to meet new journalists pursing topics they are passionate about.

Emma Askren Sports Editor

Emma Askren, alongside Damon Cook, is the fall 2023 sports editor for The Collegian. She began working at The Collegian during her first year in the fall of 2022, when she covered the swim and dive team as well as anything sports-related.

She is currently a sophomore at Colorado State University, where she is majoring in journalism and media communication and double minoring in Spanish and sports management. During her first year, she joined the rowing team, began working as a reporter for The Collegian and working at the Student Recreation Center.

Askren applied to CSU as a journalism major, knowing she wanted to combine her passion for sports and writing to create a fulfilling career. Upon realizing that Rocky Mountain Student Media was hiring for first-years, she jumped at the opportunity to become a writer for The Collegian

While working for the sports desk, Askren has had the opportunity to write about hockey, logging, whitewater rafting and the importance of women in sports. As a woman in a maledominated industry, she seeks to break the status quo and become a successful sports journalist following graduation.

Following a year as a sports reporter, Askren became a co-editor for the sports desk alongside Cook. Together the duo seeks to create a new and improved sports desk that caters to all readers of The Collegian.

Damon Cook Sports Editor

Damon Cook is the 2023-24 sports editor for the The Collegian and has been at the paper since August 2022. He started doing coverage on volleyball and club sports before moving onto the women’s basketball beat. He is in his third year and is completing his degree with a major in journalism and media communication and a minor in sports management.

As The Collegian’s sports editor, Cook reports on CSU sports and helps manage the sports desk and content throughout the week.

After having a year to learn and improve, Cook will now get to be part of a new age under the sports desk. The desk moved on from all but one other person and will now enter into a new era.

Damon started school as a construction management major looking to go in a completely different direction than journalism. After taking the year off during the COVID-19 pandemic, he quickly realized that construction wasn’t for him. With sports and writing as passions, he finally decided to chase his dreams, with The Collegian helping him achieve that.

He is most excited to bring the best and most in-depth sports coverage that The Collegian can provide.

Alex Hasenkamp Arts and Entertainment Director

Alex Hasenkamp is the returning arts and entertainment director for The Collegian. Last year was Hasenkamp’s first time working for The Collegian as the A&E director, and she is happy to be back.

Over the summer, Hasenkamp worked as a writing intern for The Borgen Project, a nonprofit organization -working toward ending global poverty. She learned a lot, and she intends on finding another internship or writing position at a paper this upcoming summer as well.

Currently a journalism and media communication major and a French minor, Hasenkamp is hoping to study abroad her senior year with the goal of learning and writing about different cultures. Growing up in Seattle, Hasenkamp loves anything music-related and enjoys the opportunity to write about local bands and concerts for the school paper.

Besides reporting, Hasenkamp enjoys skiing and playing ultimate frisbee for the Colorado State University team Hell’s Belles. She also has an affinity for the visual arts: Previously an art major at the University of Oregon, she enjoys covering local art shows and exhibits, as well as sketching up the occasional graphic for her articles.

To solve the Sudoku puzzle, each row, column and box must contain the numbers 1 to 9.

By Abby Flores

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (10/5/23)

ARIES (MARCH 21 - APRIL 19)

Tarot card: Page of Shells

A frog swimming in water is depicted on your card. You will gain insight on a new lover who will express their emotions to you. It is not easy for you to be vulnerable, Aries; however, you flow with the water this week.

TAURUS (APRIL 20 - MAY 20)

Tarot card: Ten of Feathers

A snake is represented on your card. Some say this represents an enemy; however, Libra season is all about friendships, and there is something more than what meets the eye. You are going through a period of metamorphosis, Taurus. You will change greatly in the next few weeks.

GEMINI (MAY 21 - JUNE 20)

Tarot card: Five of Shells  Hope and clarity are on your way,

as a firefly is shown on your card. You will gain the answers you need soon.

CANCER (JUNE 21 - JULY 22)

Tarot card: The Star You value peace and beauty, and this season is the perfect time for you to hone that in. Your card has a swan, so you will find gracefulness once more.

LEO (JULY 23 - AUG. 22)

Tarot card: Five of Acorns

A leopard is roaring on your card, and this is perfect because it embodies what you are ruled by: the lion. This Libra season is bringing you the confidence to be who you are, which is a dazzling star.

VIRGO (AUG. 23 - SEPT. 22)

Tarot card: The Hermit Libra season is a good time for you to be introspective and reflective. Like the card, you are a koala hanging on a tree, and you deserve to relax.

LIBRA (SEPT. 23 - OCT. 22)

Tarot card: Four of Feathers Fall brings sniffles and colds, but that is only because the universe is pushing you toward a hibernation season. Trust in the process, and you will gain luck. A sleeping bear is depicted on your card.

SCORPIO (OCT. 23 - NOV. 21)

Tarot card: Knight of Crystals

You have a lot of motivation to complete your goals this Libra

season. A camel is on your card, so a great deal of knowledge is on your side. Continue building progress, Scorpio.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22 - DEC.

21) Tarot card: Eight of Crystals

With the choice of career you’re in, you have a long journey ahead, but don’t let time stop you from completing something you’ve always dreamed of. Progress shows effort, and you are on a destined path.

CAPRICORN (DEC. 22 - JAN.

19) Tarot card: The Shaman

You are entering a new spiritual era, Capricorn. Your card is The Shaman, which is all about spiritual wisdom. Your earthy element is in tune with the spirit of fall, and like the bird on your card, you will fly toward success this season.

AQUARIUS (JAN. 20 - FEB. 18)

Tarot card: The Moon

Like the owl, you have a unique mind and can give great wisdom to others. Do not be afraid to express your true creative self this season, Aquarius, because the fall is a good time for you to explore art and entertainment.

PISCES (FEB. 19 - MARCH 20

Tarot card: Page of Crystals

A fox is on your card, showing you how to use logic and be strategic. You are finding ways to be productive and balanced in the next coming weeks. Stay happy, and have fun.

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“This is not a small world after all.”

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Forgotten and melted iced coffee

Sitting all day

Peoplewatching Being perceived Brie cheese

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