Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023 Vol. 133 No. 9 by The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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NEWS: Poudre School District tables vote on Polaris school merger PAGE 5 L&C: Brightflight lights up sky at CSU’s first drone light show PAGE 8

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SCIENCE: Seriously: New study reveals biology of a true Ram PAGE 14 SPORTS: Rams look to win against Boise State in Homecoming battle PAGE 17 OPINION: How does parents weekend affect Homecoming? PAGE 28 A&E: New roots planted for Peace Corps Tribute Garden PAGE 32

FOCO EVENTS

Foothills Symphonic Band’s “Origins” at Griffin Concert Hall 7 p.m. Oct. 13

Latine & Hispanic Heritage Month community celebration at the Gardens on Spring Creek

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Taylor Swift Laser Dance Party at Chipper’s Lanes 830 North 8 p.m. Oct. 15 LETTER TO THE EDITOR Letters to the Editor reflect the view of a member of the campus community and are submitted to the publication for approval. Readers may submit letters to letters@collegian.com. Please follow the guidelines listed at collegian.com before submitting.

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Aitor Lajarin-Encina, a painting instructor at Colorado State University, shows off a large collection of his paintings on display at the Directions Gallery Oct. 5. Lajarin-Encina has worked at CSU since 2019 and finally got a chance to show his paintings and other work to the community. “If you choose to paint, it’s truly a conversation with the material,” Lajarin-Encina said. “Sometimes there’s this tension between what you’re trying to make and what the material is able to do. Some things cannot be done, but the material allows for many beautiful things that can happen from textures to color combinations.” This gallery, named “Niebla,” showed mostly older works from 2013-23, some of which have never been shown before. “An idea behind this show was to go against the capitalist logic of the new and most recent,” Lajarin-Encina said. While “Niebla” held its closing reception Oct. 6, there will be new collections shown regularly throughout the year in the galleries of the Visual Arts Building. PHOTO BY CAIT MCKINZIE THE COLLEGIAN

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ANIMAL HEALTH

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The main entrance to the James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital located on West Drake Road Oct. 6. The teaching hospital receives more than 42,000 patient visits a year. PHOTO BY ARIA PAUL THE COLLEGIAN

By Hannah Parcells @hannahparcells

The College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Colorado State University is undergoing a large-scale expansion with new facilities and a brand new curriculum in its doctor of veterinary medicine program. CSU’s doctor of veterinary medicine program is currently the second highest-rated veterinary medicine program in the country, and the changes are expected to build upon and expand the existing program. The project includes two major parts: The first is building an addition to the existing James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital on CSU’s south campus. The reimagined facility will be known as the Veterinary Health and Education Complex. “One of the motivators is to create this enhanced space for research, education and service — service including being a hospital and serving our veterinary patients and their families — and how we

really essentially leverage all of those together to advance what we do in veterinary medicine to continually get better,” said Dr. Kelly Hall-Wilke, associate professor of emergency and critical care and chair of the VHEC project planning team. The new facility is set to include more classroom space, simulation learning environments, clinical research space and spaces focusing on collaboration between both students and faculty. Once the addition is complete, the plan for the project is to move some of the services from the current hospital into the new space and then remodel the current hospital. “On the first floor of this new space, we’re going to have a larger primary care clinic that will give students additional opportunity in their third and fourth years to really get that hands-on clinical patient training,” Hall said. The expansion of the teaching hospital will also mean more space for students in the program. “It enables our first- and secondyear veterinary students to be on the south campus,” Hall said. “Right

now, they are on the main campus, and it allows us to increase our student body size as well to help meet veterinary workforce needs.” The second major part of the project is a new curriculum design for the doctoral program. “It’s a wholesale reinvention of the current DVM curriculum,” said Dr. Matthew Johnston, professor of avian, exotic and zoological medicine and the co-chair of the college’s curriculum renewal committee. “We’re really trying to move to start teaching students very early on how to think like clinicians, how to reason critically (and) how to use resources.” The new facilities and curriculum go hand in hand in working toward advancing the program. “We have to have these facilities to launch this new curriculum,” Johnston said. “That’s one of the big ‘whys’ of the new facility. We have built and envisioned this really progressive curriculum that will make fantastic, day one-ready veterinarians.” The new curriculum also aims to prepare students as best as possible for a career in today’s field of veterinary medicine.

“Veterinary medicine has gotten so large, and the last time our curriculum was reimagined was back in the mid-90s,” Johnston said. “And in 30 years, a lot has changed in our profession.” The team working on the project also wants to prioritize care for the students in the program. “We also wanted to build in well-being,” Johnston said. “Right now, a lot of our well-being is extracurricular. You know, we have clubs that do stuff and faculty that gets people together for things after hours, but there’s nothing really in the curriculum supporting that. And we’ve got a mental health crisis on our hands in veterinary medicine, and we need to be better stewards of our students while they’re here.” The new facilities are set to open spring 2026, and the curriculum is set to go into effect the following fall. “We’re doing this as a forwardthinking approach to make our program great and to keep our program great for years to come,” Johnston said. Reach Hannah Parcells at news @collegian.com.

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1ST-YEARS ON CAMPUS

CSU sees 3rd largest entering class ever By Tyler Weatherwax @twwax7272

Each fall, thousands of students arrive on Colorado State University’s campus as first-year students, many ready to live on their own for the first time and receive a college education. This year was no different, as thousands more have arrived. Many students are still settling in and becoming comfortable with their new home and classes; however, the number of students stands out as abnormal compared to past years at Colorado State University. This year’s first-year class has an impressive number of students in it — in fact, it’s record breaking. Last year, the class of 2026 arrived on campus and brought the largest first-year class CSU has ever seen. The class of 2027 followed close behind, coming in as the third largest class ever.

According to CSU SOURCE, the 2023-24 first-year class is made up of 5,299 students and was just 269 students short of last year’s class of 2022-23 first-year class. The majority of these students live on campus, and 25% are first generation college students. However, such a large class does offer some challenges to the school and the city of Fort Collins. Associate Dean of Students at Colorado State University Craig Chesson spoke about the issues that accompany such a large class. “The challenge of a large incoming class is the potential impact of campus infrastructure,” Chesson said. “The campus and the city of Fort Collins are busier, (there are) possible longer lines for campus amenities such as the food court and the Rec Center (and) students might see slower response time in some of the service areas.”

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While there are issues that come with the large size of the class of 2027, there are also plenty of benefits this unique group of students brings. “Having such a large class adds to the overall vibrancy of campus, which is demonstrated by attendance at campus events such as athletic events, campus speakers and workshops,” Chesson said. First-year students come from all backgrounds, upbringings and social identities; 30% of students in this year’s first-year class are racially or ethnically diverse. Furthermore, 9% of Colorado students come from rural areas. This wide variety of students will contribute to the diversity seen on campus. According to CSU SOURCE, the total student population of this year is 33,648 students — up .05% from last year’s number. The undergraduate student population is CSU’s second largest to date with 26,168 students.

There are 6,775 graduate students enrolled and about 4,563 students attending virtually. One of the school’s most wellknown areas of study — veterinary medicine — has 609 students, a historically large number. The incoming classes’ grade point average remains high with an average high school GPA of 3.72. Even with such a large incoming class, students can always find a way to get involved on campus. While it might seem overwhelming to meet so many new peers, CSU has opportunities for students to find their people. “CSU provides over 500 student organizations, dozens of fraternity and sorority chapters, learning communities in campus housing and many resources to support student engagement, health and well-being,” Chesson said. “Being part of a community helps students

feel a sense of belonging, and they can help a large university feel smaller. The Dean of the Students office is willing and able to respond to students regarding their experience. I encourage students to go to our website, which highlights our support services.” Chesson delivered advice to the class of 2027 to help them along their college journey. “I would like to welcome the class of 2027 to our campus and encourage them to take advantage of this fabulous university,” Chesson said. “In conjunction with your academics, there are several opportunities to get involved on campus. There are programs, clubs and events to meet your interest. The college experience is not only an academic growth but (a) personal and social one, too.” Reach Tyler Weatherwax at news@collegian.com.

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LOCAL COMMUNITY

Poudre School District tables vote on Polaris school merger A group of Poudre School District students gather outside the Poudre School District Information Technology Center Oct. 10. Students and parents protested the proposed vote to merge Polaris Expeditionary Learning School. Under the merger, younger students would be relocated to Olander Elementary School, and older students would be moved to Blevins Middle School.

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By Allie Seibel @allie_seibel_

Poudre School District voted 7-0 to delay the decision relating to the possible merger of Polaris Expeditionary Learning School Oct. 10. The merger has drawn sharp criticism from students and parents alike and spurred a walkout Monday to bring attention to the issue. Polaris, an alternative K-12 school, promotes the expeditionary learning model, which focuses highly on creativity in the classroom. Classroom content standards are expanded to be covered and studied over a longer period of time than at a standard school in “Expeditions.” Some Polaris families transfer to the school to benefit from the alternative learning model, with the school having a high population of neurodivergent students. “I graduated from Polaris four months ago,” said Isabel Maculo, a protester outside the board meeting. “Polaris is the sort of school that has such a strong community. I honest to God don’t think I would still be alive if I would have not gone to that school. The teachers (are on a) first-name basis (with students) — super friendly, amazing people. The other students are incredible. It’s like family there.” Under the proposed merger, Polaris would split into three entities; kindergarten through fifth grade students would be sent to Olander Elementary School, and middle school students would be sent to Blevins Middle School.

The current space would then house Centennial High School and Poudre Community Academy, an alternative high school that focuses on students with disabilities or alternative ways of learning. “(The merger) would be completely disrupting all of the small communities,” Maculo said. “There’s a lot to be said for having got all of (the students) together. The (school) cannot function as it is in the bigger sort of manner that they want. ... I am here because that kind of disgusts me, and I graduated from Polaris. I feel like it’s necessary of me to give back to the community by saving and helping try to save the school that helped me so much (and) to give that opportunity to other students in the future.” Student protesters from both Polaris and Centennial wanted to halt the school board’s vote around the merger. “We are out here protesting the decision by Superintendent (Brian) Kingsley to basically merge a bunch of schools, which we believe is going to ... destroy their culture and possibly destroy their academic success,” said Otis Hepp, a protester from Polaris who wore a shirt decorated with the words, “Halt the vote.” Hepp said Polaris is an integral part of the community for all students and families. “(The merger would) eliminate the safe spaces that have been provided to the LGBTQ community within places like Polaris,” Hepp said. “This isn’t just about Polaris. There are people from Centennial; there are people from PCA. I’ve talked to a couple people, and I don’t think

anyone’s really happy about the move. If we feel like there hasn’t been enough time to consider this, we feel like none of us have been consulted on this. They didn’t talk to the community, and the teachers found out about it a couple of days before we did. So this is just too soon. If there is change that needs to be made, ... we can work with them. But they can’t just make a decision that impacts us.” Poudre School District sent out a message regarding the potential merger Oct. 5, five days before the board meeting and vote. “One of the biggest things we’re trying to communicate today is that we are willing to work with them,” said Gunnar Salzmann, a protester with Hepp. “We acknowledge that, like, they might feel threatened by us. And we do feel like we’re trying to send the message that we’re willing to work with them. And we’re willing to collaborate to make this plan work because we think there’s an opportunity for these spaces to grow. However, how they’re going about it right now, we think, is going to completely undermine all of the schools that are involved.” Crowded outside of the Johannsen Support Services Center while the packed board meeting took place inside, families and students gathered around an inflatable movie screen broadcasting a livestream of the school board meeting. Parents and students came with signs and loudspeakers, urging the school district to delay the vote. “I’m here today because Polaris is what has made me who I am,” said Aria Weiner, one of the organizers

of the protest. “The community and the people and the teachers have been what turned me into a performer and an activist and a historian and, like, all of the things that I love to do.” Weiner is a student at Polaris and credits the school for giving her the courage and desire to protest to save her school. “Polaris is a place where people can go and truly feel like they are understood by their community and by their teachers,” Weiner said. “And that is a place that cannot be found in many places.” During the school board meeting, Kingsley called for the school board to delay the vote, which eventually was motioned and passed by way of a 7-0 vote. Kingsley said that as a district, PSD was not ready to make such an impactful decision. Kingsley acknowledged the downward trends surrounding finances and enrollment since 2016, both of which are factors that prompted the suggested merger. “I want to be incredibly clear: This board hired me — you hired me over two years ago to be bold,” Kingsley said. “And to be resourceful, acknowledging the way of things in our system. We’re not healthy, not just in terms of where academics were trending but in terms of where our finances were going and enrollment trends that have been trending downward since 2016 without any significant changes across the system to make ourselves whole. That’s not your fault. That’s none of your fault. But I want to acknowledge it is my responsibility to navigate the competing interests

of all 54 of our school communities that are equally as proud.” Kingsley called for a delay of the vote for three to four months with any possible changes not being implemented until the 2025-26 school year. “I think it’s in the best interest of this community for us to not take a vote tonight,” Kingsley said during his presentation. “I believe that we’re not ready. I have engaged with hundreds of students over the last two weeks. I have engaged via email, via meetings and coffee shops and concerts and restaurants, in the hallway and in my neighborhood with many members of our community who want to acknowledge that they have ideas of their own that have merit and value. ... I do believe that the ideas that were put on the table initially were in good faith and trying to accelerate the work moving forward. We simply can’t do that alone, and we need to identify ways to bring the community along.” Following a 23-person community comment, PSD will table decisions surrounding Polaris until a later date. “There are schools that are here today in the advocacy of our young people, (and) I’ve never been more proud,” Kingsley said. “While I wish it was under different circumstances that people were stepping into the democratic process, it makes me really proud that our system is working.” Reach Allie Seibel at news @collegian.com.

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DOGS DOWNTOWN

A parade of fluff: Tour de Corgi celebrates 9 years By Jack Fillweber @csucollegian

Fall has finally arrived in Fort Collins. Saturday, Oct. 7, marked the ninth annual Tour de Corgi in Civic Center Park and Old Town. Tour de Corgi was a great opportunity for Northern Colorado residents to get out and enjoy the weather before the snow begins to fall. For those who are unfamiliar with Tour de Corgi, it is a parade of corgis dressed up in costumes with their owners. For a $5 registration fee, participants are invited to dress up with their pups and enjoy corgicentered festivities. While the main activity of Tour de Corgi is a parade through Old Town, the event also hosted a costume competition, booths to learn about the corgi breed and merchandise vendors to show off corgi pride. “The motivation is just to have fun and raise money for dog charities,” said Tracy Stewart, the founder of Tour de Corgi. More information on the parade’s history can be found on the Tour de

Corgi website. The main inspiration for this beloved event came after Stewart saw other towns host corgi events. From there, Tour de Corgi took inspiration from New Belgium’s Tour de Fat for the name of the event. The primary beneficiaries include 4 Paws Pet Pantry, Colorado Corgis and Friends rescue, Wyoming Dachshund and Corgi Rescue and Bandit’s K9Care. These organizations aim to rescue dogs, help feed puppy families and assist with medical bills. Stewart said this event is primarily for corgis and corgi sister breeds; it’s not anything against other breeds, but the corgi parade would not be a corgi parade if other dogs were allowed. Making the event exclusive to corgis is what makes it so fun and unique. This event offers people a sense of community and attracts a far-andwide crowd. First-time Tour de Corgi attendee Kolby Fenster said he’s been meaning to come down from Wyoming for a year or two now. He finally made it down this year with his pup Fletcher, who is half corgi and half mini Australian shepherd.

“I think it brings a lot of people,” Fenster said. “I’m from Laramie, Wyoming, and I don’t come up to Fort Collins a whole lot, but this brought us up here, and we hang out and buy lunch, so I think it gets a lot of people. And then I think it’s just a good social event too. Everybody loves cute dogs and getting to see them and pet them and interact with them. I think it’s just a good morale booster and just a fun fall event.” Fenster touched on what many felt at the Tour de Corgi: It’s a day to have fun, talk to other corgi lovers and see a bunch of cute puppies dressed up. Some of the most popular costumes included hot dogs, Ghostbusters, cowboys on saddles, Pokemon and a variety of superheroes. Tour de Corgi hosted a friendly event with all the ingredients to create a memorable time for participants. Between the cute corgis, delicious snacks, quirky corgi vendors and the lovely sensation of Old Town Fort Collins, Tour de Corgi is the epitome of a good time for dog lovers. Reach Jack Fillweber at life@collegian.com.

Corgis get up close and personal during the Tour de Corgi parade Oct. 7. PHOTO BY WILLOW ROAN THE COLLEGIAN

Bob Gottsch and his corgis Leo and Jellybean sport tropical outfits at Tour de Corgi Oct. 7. Tour de Corgi held their annual event this year at Civic Center Park. PHOTO BY WILLOW ROAN THE COLLEGIAN

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BEHIND THE SCENES

Brightflight lights up sky at CSU’s first drone light show McKenna Van Voris @csucollegian

On the evening of Friday, Oct. 6, students and Fort Collins locals gathered on the West Lawn of Colorado State University’s Lory Student Center to spectate the firstever drone light show at CSU. The event, put on by Brightflight Drone Shows, originally began as a sponsorship opportunity for the drone air show that took place the following day at CSU’s Christman Airfield. “(Brightflight) approached us about this sponsorship, and we went through the agreement for it to occur at CSU as a sponsorship directly towards the drone airshow,” said Christopher Robertson, director of the CSU Drone Center. The show featured several CSUthemed animations, such as a ram’s head and an Aggie “A” on a hill, representative of the “A” at Horsetooth Reservoir. Several other animations, such as a helicopter and an airplane, were also part of the show. “Seeing all of the CSU-themed drones that they had up there I thought was super cool, so if they did

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anything like that again, I’d be super down to see it,” said Calvin Masten, a first-year CSU student who spectated the light show. Thomas Dolan, the owner of Brightflight, originally got the idea for his company by trying to find a replacement for more traditional event displays. Drone light shows like Brightflight’s provide a safer, more environmentally suitable alternative to things such as fireworks. “I have a previous career working in insurance and risk management, so just trying to find ways to mitigate damage from events such as firework displays, and I was always kind of drawn to the drone shows being the next best thing to fireworks,” Dolan said. To create these environmentally suitable shows with Brightflight’s current fleet of 100 drones, the total amount of time that goes into one animation is about 14 hours of work. While their shows are roughly 20 minutes long, each performance has about 12-16 animations. “About eight hours to design, and then we run that through a physics engine and then export

100 individual paths from that animation, so that takes about another couple hours,” Dolan said. “And then we like to test the animations and fly these shows three to five times, depending on the complexity of the shows. I think the total time that goes into one animation, you’re probably looking at, I’d say, 14 hours. And that’s just one animation.” CSU was Brightflight’s sixth show, having previously done shows for the Denver Children’s Foundation, the city of Denver and private shows such as weddings and other events. “We’ve been around for a little less than a year, so we’re still a pretty new company,” Dolan said. “Our goal is to scale up a 100 drones every year and get to a point where we have a fleet of around 500-600 drones, and we can do the really large shows that gain a lot of attention on social media and have different fleets around the country.” Brightflight’s next event is a holiday show 7 p.m. Nov. 4 over The Shops at Northfield in Denver. Reach McKenna Van Voris at life @collegian.com.

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LOCAL DEALS

Ram Band vs. BroBand: Thursday night bar hopping gets better By Ayla Sanchez @csucollegian

As students settle into the semester with autumn in the breeze and Homecoming in full swing, it’s natural that bars become a way to get away from the nonstop tests and homework, especially on a Thursday night in Old Town Square. Ram Band has been around for a long while, becoming a tradition for Colorado State University students over 21 years old with an extra $12 looking for a good time bar hopping on a Thursday night. Ram Band was initially established with The Rec Room, The Yeti Bar & Grill and the Drunken Monkey, which are side by side in Old Town Square. After the COVID-19 pandemic, The Bar District replaced the Drunken

Monkey. Three bars for just $12 is a great deal for those looking to change environments. However, Ram Band isn’t the only band in town anymore since a competitor rose in August with cheaper prices. Brothers Bar & Grill in Old Town has become a direct competitor with Ram Band, boasting unlimited wells for just $10 without the hassle of changing bars. The atmosphere is full of just as much excitement, although with everyone rushing next door to The Bar District, Brothers Bar & Grill has a much more chill vibe that’s perfect for anyone new to the bar scene. Mike Begovich, general manager of Brothers Bar & Grill, said the environment creates a fun atmosphere where you can have fun drinking, playing

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shuffleboard, dancing and hanging out with friends. He praised the establishment for its many booths, which allow for eight people to sit at a time — an asset not many bars have. “It’s a fun hangout spot, party spot, dance — anything and everything for you,” Begovich said. When thinking of where to go — Ram Band versus BroBand— it’s also important to recognize the differences, such as the times allotted for drinking and hanging out. Both bands have different hours, Ramband’s times being shorter, from 9:30 p.m. to midnight, whereas BroBand keeps their party going from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. “We host ours for 90 more minutes than Ramband and keep it $2 cheaper,” Begovich said. “We also always make sure our bar is

staffed, so you never have to wait too long for a drink.” One thing Begovich mentioned is how Brothers Bar & Grill participates in a program formed by New Belgium, which puts money back into the fermentation science and technology program as well as provides funding for athletics at CSU. “We partnered up with New Belgium to do Old Aggie with it, and the more Old Aggie we buy, the more dollars go back to CSU through New Belgium as well,” Begovich said. “So it benefits and goes full circle with college students coming in and having fun. We keep buying those kegs, and money goes back into CSU through New Belgium and Old Aggie.” Essentially, going to BroBand and ordering multiple Old Aggies means supporting students at

CSU, and what’s not to love about supporting the Rams? For a night full of excitement for those who prefer to bar hop, Ram Band is the place to be, as they provide a great deal in collaboration with three bars for just $12. However, for those who prefer a more relaxed environment full of good times, laughs and hanging out with friends, consider Brothers Bar & Grill for a game of pool and a few Old Aggies. “We like having fun, and we like providing great value to our wonderful college students and population we have here and the rest of Fort Collins as well,” Begovich said. “It’s a great time, so come hang out in a good environment.” Reach Ayla Sanchez at life @collegian.com.

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CAMBASSADORS

Peanuts to CAM: A history of CSU’s mascots GRAPHIC ILLUSTRATION BY TRIN BONNER THE COLLEGIAN

By Allie Seibel @allie_seibel_

Founded in 1870, Colorado State University has celebrated many mascots before the current CAM the Ram. In the 153-year history of the land-grant institution, four live animals have represented CSU’s culture and community as its mascots.

Peanuts the Bulldog: 1913-18

CSU’s first animal ambassador and mascot was an English bulldog named Peanuts back when the school was the Colorado Agricultural College. In 1912, Peanuts was purchased from a pet store and introduced to a fraternity. Peanuts was given complete access to roam around campus, even chasing students and refusing to leave a car, prompting police involvement. Peanuts was loved around campus during his lifetime. Despite never being officially christened as mascot, Peanuts was present at each home football game that the CAC played, including two championship games in 1915 and 1916.

During World War I, Peanuts accompanied a Colorado Army National Guard artillery unit Battery A from Colorado to New Jersey for training in 1916. While undoubtedly missed on campus, Peanuts kept soldiers in training company and even participated in a military parade in New York City until the soldiers were deployed. However, upon returning to Fort Collins, Peanuts was poisoned in response to another fraternity’s dog being poisoned as well. Rumors remain as to whether the perpetrator was from the University of Colorado Boulder; however, no proof was found. Unlike CAM the Ram, Peanuts was not replaced by another English bulldog following his death.

Teddy the Bear: 1919-20

Following Peanuts’ death, a 15-month-old black bear named Teddy was CSU’s first official mascot. Teddy originally belonged to a former member of a traveling show called Buffalo Bill’s Wild West show before being given to the college. Teddy was always present at football games and parades, and he always wore a trademark sweater

that students from CU Boulder attempted to steal. Teddy’s legacy is best known for his presence in a 1919 campus documentary — the earliest confirmed footage of CSU. In 1920, however, Teddy was retired from his position.

Gallant Defender the Bulldog: 1936-38

CSU’s least-known mascot is a bulldog named Gallant Defender. Gallant became CSU’s mascot during the time the university was named Colorado State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts. A white English bulldog reminiscent of Peanuts, Gallant Defender was a gift to CSU from alumnus Glenn Morris, who won a gold medal in Berlin at the 1936 Olympics. Morris competed in track and field and won a gold medal in the decathlon, and Gallant was gifted to him from the Denver Kennel Club. The most prominent part of Gallant’s appearance was a custom collar that read: “A Champion for a Champion.” Gallant was only part of CSU’s history for around two years before he was retired with little mention.

CAM the Ram: 1945 to present CSU’s most recognizable and longtime animal ambassador, the ram was designated as CSU’s mascot starting in 1945, when the student body decided that rams best represented the culture of Colorado A&M. When Colorado A&M was rebranded to CSU in 1957, CAM remained as the mascot. CSU’s first ram was named Buck, and it was not until 1954 that the symbolic mascot was named CAM, as both an acronym for Colorado A&M and a rhyme. Twenty-six rams have served as CAM, and a new CAM is brought on when a previous one either retires or dies. CAM is always a Rambouillet sheep. As mascot, CAM lives in a topsecret location off campus and is cared for by a group of two dozen Ram Handlers who are responsible for cleaning, feeding and caring for him. He receives 24-hour supervision and care. The current CAM has been CSU’s animal ambassador since 2020. Reach Allie Seibel at news @collegian.com.

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STUDENT HEALTH

Seriously: New study reveals biology of a true Ram By Ivy Secrest @ivysecrest

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. In a small lab nestled in Colorado State University’s highly regarded research facilities, a dedicated team of graduate

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students has uncovered the true biology of a CSU Ram. Where researchers previously thought standard adrenal glands were, there appears to be a hyperactive gland stimulated by Old Aggie beer. Though their theories await confirmation, lead researcher CAM the Ram suspects this gland is crucial to brain function. “Living subjects who were given Old Aggie out-performed subjects who weren’t given Old Aggie or

were given a different beer,” CAM said. “It is hard to know for sure if the gland is the primary recipient of the substance, but there’s a clear correlation between consumption and increased intelligence.” The newly coined “Ag Adrenal” is also suspected to divert alcohol from the liver and kidneys, explaining why notably hard-partying alumni have outlived their Cowboy and Buff counterparts at the University of Wyoming and the University of Colorado Boulder. “It appears that Rams truly are built different,” CAM said. “We’ve always joked about such things as a way to egg on the competition; however, now we may have definitive proof.” This gland wasn’t the only notable difference in Ram biology. Researchers also found that a CSU Ram’s pancreas produces insulin and digestive enzymes more functionally when the Ram in question carries an adamant hatred for CU Boulder. Rams who are more lenient on this front were more likely to have diabetes and digestive problems. “It seems counterintuitive that anger and hatred would be good for the body,” CAM said.

“But when it comes to the spirit of competition, it appears that us Rams are sustained by the rivalry with CU.” The team didn’t start this project looking to prove any sort of difference between Rams and the general population; however, their findings are unprecedented. No other university seems to have quite the same impact on their student body — literally. This prompted a whole subsection of research. “We wanted to know if people with these genetic variants were drawn to CSU instinctually or if these changes developed after registration,” Research Assistant Peanuts Jr. said. In an effort to determine this, researchers began to take scans of CSU applicants and random sample sizes in popular applicant areas. Initially, CAM and Peanuts theorized that CSU students were born with these genetic abnormalities and were drawn to be near their peers; however, extensive research didn’t point to that at all. What they found was shocking from a biological standpoint. “Turns out CSU students begin to develop these traits upon

registering with the university,” CAM said. “It is beyond the current understanding of human biology; it is unique to Rams.” This also explains several of the changes in social interests that families report seeing once their kids become Rams. Researchers found that the appendix, which is believed to be relatively useless in the average person, has developed to assist Rams in a rather unique way. The appendix in the body of a Ram secretes a chemical compound that motivates the body to invest substantial amounts of time climbing and hiking. Much like the rams and mountain goats that have inspired university iconography, the CSU Ram is a superior mountaineer. The further implications of this research are still unclear and will likely require studies of students before, during and after their time at CSU. CAM and Peanuts Jr. said this could become a potential marketing point for the university and could put CSU on the map as a place that literally becomes part of your biological makeup. Reach Ivy Secrest at science @collegian.com.

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TECHNOLOGY

CSU to become global leader in laser research, fusion energy By Miles Buchan @csucollegian

A public-private deal is being finalized within Colorado State University’s Laboratory for Advanced Lasers and Extreme Photonics, promising to bring major upgrades and a whole new level of research capabilities to the CSU Foothills Campus. This $150 million development means more research opportunities will be available relating to semiconductor chip making, material science, high-energy physics and, most notably, the potential of achieving a new form of completely clean fusion energy. The Foothills Campus is currently home to a world-class laser and extreme photonics research laboratory that conducts a plethora of experiments and combines related but distinct fields of research. Completed in 2013, this facility is run by professors Jorge Rocca, Mario Marconi and Carmen Menoni along with their undergraduate students, graduate students and fellow researchers. L-ALEPH houses four unique facilities that cover the development of ultra-high-intensity lasers,

advanced optical coatings and soft X-ray laser technology. Menoni graduated with her doctorate in physics from CSU and has been working for the institution since 1991. Working on various projects during her time, Menoni has been involved with the development of material science, semiconductors, thin optical films and high-pressure experimentation. “My students are developing novel materials,” Menoni said. “The issues we’re trying to solve by engineering the materials are very different, whether it is for highpowered lasers or whether it is for a gravitational wave detector coating.” If the pending deal between CSU, the U.S. Department of Energy and the Germany-based company Marvel Fusion reaches completion, additions to this laboratory can be expected to be completed in 2026. These additions could include at least three new laser systems, which will have multi-petawatt power and ultrafast repetition rate capabilities. The collaboration with private company Marvel Fusion and the DOE office is part of the LaserNetUS program, created to ensure a strong network of laser research facilities across North America.

“After the facilities and lasers are built, we will be able to do experiments with such powerful lasers that no one else would have similar infrastructure,” Menoni said. “So we would be able to really lead the field in a certain direction. This has implications for many fields of study and tech, including the pursuit of renewable energy by way of fusion. Marvel Fusion is one of many companies pursuing novel approaches to achieving fusion energy and has proof of concept to show their promise in doing so. “In December 2022, the ignition facility, the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California, achieved gain: The energy produced by the fusion reaction exceeded the laser energy on target,” Menoni said. “This created a lot of excitement because now we have an experiment that shows that it’s possible to fuse atoms in a laboratory setting with very intense laser surges.” Marvel Fusion, founded in March 2019, is working on developing a route to commercialize fusion energy by way of high-powered short-pulsed lasers and nanostructured fuel targets. “The fusion reaction will generate energy, and that energy will have

to be converted into electrical energy by some means,” Menoni said. “This is a very challenging problem, but it’s a problem that, if we solve, then we will be able to have unlimited clean energy. We will need students that will join us in this quest to really move the field forward — that is essential.” Though the company is young, it has gained economic and academic traction, securing support from fusion researchers at Stanford University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology as well as 105 million euros ($111.5 million) in private funding and public cooperation projects. “That’s one way to create laser fusion,” Menoni said. “There are other ways. For example, in an experiment done about three years ago, Dr. Rocca demonstrated that it is possible to produce fusion neutrons in the laboratory through the interaction of very intense, ultra-short pulse lasers and plastic nanowires. This experiment showed that through these interactions, you can create the conditions to generate fusion neutrons.” The process of fusion is at the heart of every star as the source of its light and power, including the sun. Harnessed on Earth, this

process has the potential to create nearly limitless energy without producing any carbon emissions or nuclear waste. “Right now, there are many companies that have been established to demonstrate different concepts of laser fusion, and Marvel Fusion is one of them,” Menoni said. “So the approach that Marvel Fusion plans to use is similar to the one that Dr. Rocca is using. It is the mission of Marvel Fusion to move on to the next steps of research, which includes a fusion prototype followed by a full-scale fusion power plant that could be implemented on an industrial level.” CSU’s L-ALEPH is considered to be state-of-the-art, but with these additions, the Foothills Campus will be at the cutting edge of laser research and a global leader in technology. “Students with very different capabilities may help; ... there will be enormous opportunities for workforce development,” Menoni said. “If they like challenges, this is a great area to get in ... because we will all be learning together, and they will be contributing to these projects in different ways.” Reach Miles Buchan at science @collegian.com.

Reed Hollinger works with a petawatt-class titanium sapphire laser system at the Colorado State University Advance Beam Laboratory in Fort Collins Oct. 3. Designed and built by undergraduates in-house, the laser is one of the highest powered in North American and can produce temperatures similar to the center of the sun. PHOTOS BY GARRETT MOGEL THE COLLEGIAN

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HOCO PREVIEW

Rams look to win against Boise State in Homecoming battle

Colorado State University football players celebrate after a touchdown Sept. 30. CSU won 41-20 against Utah Tech University. PHOTO BY CAIT MCKINZIE THE COLLEGIAN

By Ben Fairly @benjaminfairly

Prior to underperforming offensively last week at Utah State, Colorado State football looked like the best passing offense in the Mountain West heading into conference play. Their performance against USU showed that the Rams still have some work to do to fulfill their potential. The Rams looked like the team they’ve been all season in the first quarter: aggressive in the air and rampant on the defensive front. Tory Horton showcased his incredible talent with a punt return to the house for the game’s first touchdown, and Mohamed Kamara was a force to be reckoned with, accumulating three sacks. After the first quarter, CSU showed some uncharacteristic attributes. The offense struggled to get anything going, and the defense created holes for the Aggie offense to explode through. “We did not play with any rhythm on offense,” head coach Jay Norvell said. “Every game isn’t going to be exactly the same,

and so we have to do a better job of adjusting and playing through different opponents. Defensively, we played well in spurts, but we gave up too many big plays. I think that was the biggest thing that we are majorly concerned about is the big plays that were given up.” Heading into the second week of conference play, the Rams look to recoup on both sides of the ball and bounce back with a big win against Boise State for CSU’s annual Homecoming game. Since joining the Mountain West in 2011, the Broncos have held a perfect record of 12-0 over CSU.

Offense

Last week, the Rams seemed completely out of tune on offense. Heading into their matchup against Boise, it is crucial for the Rams to reignite what they achieved against Utah Tech and not only find the aggressiveness in the air but be assertive on the ground as well. “We’ve got to do a good job protecting our quarterback,” Norvell said. “We’ve got to do a better job of spreading the football around in this game and getting our playmakers involved. And it’s always important

that you run the ball effectively against Boise when you play them. So special teams’s got to continue to be a factor. But this is an important conference game for us.” After throwing for 462 yards and four touchdowns against Utah Tech, Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi had a considerable setback against Utah State. He failed to throw for a passing touchdown and threw three interceptions. Horton, who was injured on a big hit in the second quarter and is hopeful to play on Saturday against Boise, Norvell said, had just three receptions for 20 yards on offense against Utah State. The Boise State matchup sets up the Rams offense to rebound after a defeat to Utah State. The Broncos defense has shown signs of exposing holes in their secondary, something that Norvell and his offense will look to take advantage of. “After a loss, it just hits you a little differently, and you really want to get that win that next week,” Dallin Holker said. “So I think it’s just kind of different. Everything’s a little different. It wakes you up a little bit more.”

Despite failing to create any sort of momentum in offense against Utah State, there was one bright spot: the offensive line. The Rams offensive line only allowed one sack last game and has kept FowlerNicolosi safe this season. They will look to have a big performance against a well-put-together Boise defensive line. “It’s one of our strongest statistical areas right now as minus yardage plays,” Norvell said. “We’re not giving up sacks; we’re not giving up my minus-yardage plays on offense. I’m proud of our offensive line right now. They’re doing a good job of protecting the quarterback.”

Defense

Defensively, the biggest takeaway against Utah State was giving up big plays. The Rams defense allowed a handful of big-yardage plays, including touchdowns of 76 and 51 yards. “It’s frustrating, you know, because when you look at the film, guys are playing hard — it’s not a lack of effort or anything like that,” defensive lineman Cam Bariteau said. “It’s really just mental mistakes that we need to go over and just

really clean up now. We need to stop playing like we’re scared to mess up. We need to go out there and be ready to make plays and know we’re going to make the plays.” Outside of the large plays, the defense held up against USU. They recorded six total sacks and forced three turnovers but were beaten by the big plays. Kamara, who was injured in the third quarter, is also hopeful to play against Boise, Norvell said, and has been a consistent bright spot for the Rams defense. He recorded three sacks and moved himself to third in the all-time CSU sacks leaders. If he plays, look for him to have another big performance for the Rams defense. Boise will be a huge test for the Rams secondary. The defensive line has shown up time and time again by making crucial plays in crucial spots, but the secondary has yet to have their moment. This matchup will consist of huge plays in the air, and the secondary will need to be at their absolute best to contribute to a win. Reach Ben Fairly at sports @collegian.com.

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FOOTBALL HISTORY

Let’s review CSU’s 2010s Homecoming performances By Damon Cook @dwcook2001

The 2010s as a decade were an up-and-down one for Colorado State in their Homecoming games. From Hughes Stadium to Canvas Stadium, CSU finished with a 6-4 record during the decade, winning five years in a row from 2014-18. As the 2023 Homecoming game approaches, here’s my all-2010s Homecoming team compiled from some of the best individual performances from the 201019 Homecoming games.

Offense

QB Nick Stevens, 2017: 26/37 completions, 384 yards, four touchdowns Nick Stevens starts off the list at the quarterback position. Torching Nevada en route to a close 44-42 victory, Stevens led the team to their fifth win of the season and gave Ram fans one of the best Homecoming games of the decade. The 2017 contest was their first Homecoming battle in Canvas Stadium. RB Dalyn Dawkins, 2017: 17 carries, 191 yards, one touchdown As the second player from the Rams’ 2017 offensive explosion, Dalyn Dawkins gained a first down basically every time he touched the ball. He averaged 11.2 yards per carry. Adding a touchdown to his historic day, Dawkins slots in at running back. WR Michael Gallup, 2017: 13 catches, 263 yards, three touchdowns Michael Gallup is one of the greatest wide receivers in CSU history, so it’s no surprise he lands on this list. Coming just 2 yards shy of Olabisi Johnson’s record, Gallup might have been the brightest of bright spots on Homecoming game against the Wolf Pack. WR Rashard Higgins, 2014: 10 catches, 187 yards A dominant showing by Rashard Higgins helped CSU to a 3-point win over Utah State. Higgins accounted for essentially the entirety of the Rams’ receiving yards. He logged 10 out of 20 team receptions and all but 56 of their receiving yards that day.

WR Lou Greenwood, 2011: six catches, 149 yards, two touchdowns Lou Greenwood is the first person to make it on the list in a loss. Dominating San Jose State through the air, Greenwood did everything he could to help the Rams get past the Spartans. TE Kivon Cartwright, 2013: three catches, 91 yards, two touchdowns CSU had a string of incredible tight ends recently with the run of Trey McBride and now Dallin Holker. Kivon Cartwright adds on to those players with his performance against San Jose State. Leading all receivers that day, his efforts weren’t enough to get past the Spartans.

Defense

DL Guy Miller, 2010: eight tackles, 4.5 sacks Still holding the record for most sacks in a game, Guy Miller was an unstoppable force. He helped propel CSU to a 43-10 victory against UNLV in what is the largest margin of victory for CSU during the 2010s Homecoming decade. DL Cory James, 2013: eight tackles, two sacks, 2.5 tackles for loss, one forced fumble In a breakout sophomore campaign, Cory James was a frequent visitor in the backfield against the Spartans for the Rams. Although he had a good game, the defense couldn’t hold the Spartans offense, leading to a CSU loss. DL Caleb Smith, 2018: seven tackles, one sack, two tackles for loss, one forced fumble One of the most recent performances on this list, Caleb Smith’s dominance against New Mexico helped the Rams escape with a narrow win in Canvas Stadium. DL Shaquil Barrett, 2011: nine tackles, one sack, one forced fumble Shaquil Barrett is one of the greatest success stories to come out of Fort Collins, so it’s not a shock that he makes an appearance on this list. Allowing almost 500 total yards total against San Jose State, the Rams defense didn’t have a great day, but Barrett made his presence known.

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LB Mychal Sisson, 2010: 13 tackles, one sack, 2.5 tackles for loss Going for a 2010s Homecoming high of 13 tackles, Mychal Sisson was one of the other bright spots in the Rams’ 2010 Homecoming massacre of UNLV. His performance helped him reach second team all-conference the same year. LB Kevin Davis, 2016: seven tackles, one interception Kevin Davis saved the day for the Rams in their final Homecoming game in Hughes Stadium. Davis intercepted Utah State QB Kent Meyers, sealing the win for the Rams. DB MoMo Thomas, 2011: three tackles, one interception, two pass breakups There weren’t a lot of eyepopping performances out of the secondary in the 2010s. However, MoMo Thomas had a good day against the Rams’ loss to SJSU. DB Tyree Simmons, 2015: five tackles, one forced fumble, one interception, one tackle for loss

Tyree Simmons’ efforts helped the Rams to a 38-23 victory against Air Force. He forced the only two turnovers for the Rams defense that day. His two turnovers led to 10 points for CSU. DB Trent Matthews, 2013: seven tackles, .5 tackle for loss, one interception Trent Matthews’ interception this game was one of his four on the season. He led the team that season, and at that point four interceptions was the most since 2009. DB Kevin Pierre-Louis, 2015: 10 tackles, one tackle for loss Kevin Pierre-Louis started in 12 of his 13 games played in 2015. His lone non-start was his Homecoming game against Air Force, when he came off the bench and made an immediate impact, helping the Rams win. DB Jamal Hicks, 2019: 15 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, one pass breakup Not a lot went right for the Rams in their 24-10 loss to San Diego State. Despite the rough team performance, Jamal Hicks

had himself a nice day, leading the Homecoming decade in tackles from the secondary.

Special teams

K Jared Roberts, 2014: 1/1 extra point, 3/4 field goals, 10 points, 52 yard long What went down in history as the Higgins game against the Aggies would not have been possible without Jared Roberts. Hitting the gamewinning 46-yard field goal as time expired, Roberts played hero in the Rams’ close 16-13 Homecoming win. P Ryan Stonehouse, 2019: six punts, 329 yards, 54.8 average, 62 yard long, one punt inside 20, four 50+ punts Punting for more yards than what the New Mexico offense put up, Ryan Stonehouse was one of the key players in CSU’s narrow 20-18 victory. Without his monster leg, it may not have been a good Homecoming for the Rams. Reach Damon Cook at sports@collegian.com.

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DEEP DIVE

Rams notch back-to-back home sweeps against SJSU

By Luke Hojnowski @lukehojo

Back in Moby Arena for the ninth time this season, Rams volleyball battled San Jose State in another head-to-head conference match. Following a disappointing performance in the first border war match against Wyoming, vengeance was weighing on the Rams to combat defeat. The Rams were full of energy to start off as they came out swinging, jumping to an early lead 5-2. Defensive domination was a pinpoint factor for the Rams’ early success with huge blocks and digs on the front line. That fast start helped the Rams sweep at home a second time in a row (25-22, 2826, 25-12). The Spartans were able to recover, picking up momentum, following errors in the backcourt by the Rams late into the first set. In spite of the mistakes, the Rams pushed through, with key blocks from Karina Leber and Kennedy Stanford allowing the Rams to take the first set. The Rams shifted to an offensive approach to begin the next set, as opposed to playing more conservatively the previous set. The first point of the second set was awarded to Malaya Jones, setting the tone with a powerful kill. Jones was able to set a tone after the first set, including powerful kills — something that Ram fans have become accustomed to from her. “I think it’s mostly training my mind to go into the same spots and see the same things every time — I think it helps me a lot,” Jones said. “Just going up having great vision helps me with a lot of my plays to stay consistent.” The Rams let their guard down with multiple service errors late in the match. These mistakes saw SJSU take their first lead of the game. However, the Rams didn’t let that happen for long and went right back on the attack with the struggling Spartans defense. Following two aces from the Rams, the energy picked up heading into a late second set. After a deep effort from both teams with multiple back-and-forth lead changes, the Rams were able to capitalize on a few mistakes from the Spartans. Stanford continued that momentum with huge kills down the stretch, giving the Rams the second set victory 28-26.

The Rams sought their second straight home sweep, taking a commanding lead early in the third set 8-1. Both the offense and defense were on point for the Rams, as various starters were pulled, giving playing time to second stringers late into the match. “I think we were kind of angry after Tuesday, and we wanted to come out aggressive, and we had a good week in practice,” Stanford said. “Translating the intensity we had in practice over into this game was definitely a focus.” And anger is what the Rams showed. After the Spartans pushed the Rams late in both of the first two sets, the Rams took their anger out on the Spartans. In spite of the few points awarded to the Spartans, the Rams struck with authority with late kills from Jones, allowing the Rams to continue their dominating performance at home and to pull off the sweep. The team continues to pick up great wins at home, but their road record needs major improvements. Jones is one of the Rams’ biggest contributors to the success they’ve had at home, but the biggest struggles for the team has come on the road. With the team’s woeful 2-5 away record, including some bad losses, head coach Emily Kohan said she knows they have to be better on the road if they want to compete during tournament play. “We have to create some practice environments where there (are) situations where they are feeling a lot of pressure,” Kohan said. “We’ve tried to restructure some drills. … Maybe we need to practice in another gym this week to get ready because we haven’t been the best road team. … The conference tournament is on the road, the NCAA tournament is on the road, so that is something we know we have to get better at.” The Rams will heed Kohan’s advice as they travel to take on Air Force 6 p.m. Oct. 12. The Falcons are 12-5 (4-2 MW ) and are coming off a loss to UNLV. Reach Luke Hojnowski at sports @collegian.com.

Colorado State University redshirt junior Malaya Jones (1) leaps for the ball Oct. 7. CSU won against San Jose State University 3-0. PHOTO BY CAIT MCKINZIE THE COLLEGIAN

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Chateau de Montfaucon

Chateau de Fonscolombe

Credo - South Africa

Coteaux Provence Rosé Save $5 �� $12.99

Mango-Infused White Wine Save $5 ��$7.99

Abeja Sol

Whitehaven

Sauvignon Blanc Everyday Low Price! �� $16.99 Yellow Tail All Types ��$5.99

Chateau de Cary Potet

Montagny les Bassets Save $5 �� $19.99

707 Wine Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Orange Muscat, Pinot Noir, Red Blend, Rosé, Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel Save $5 �� $14.99

Cabernet Sauvignon HALF PRICE!��$7.49

Sticks

Sauvignon Blanc - Save $5��$8.99 Starborough Sauvignon Blanc �� $10.99

Muriwai

Sauvignon Blanc - Save $7�� $15.99

Decibel

Sauvignon Blanc�� $10.99

Brancott Estate

Cabernet Sauvignon - Save $10 �� $14.99

Angus the Bull

AUSTRALIAN & NEW ZEALAND WINE

Graves Blanc, Graves Rouge Save $7 �� $14.99

Chateau de Callac

Margaux - Save $15 �� $29.99

Chateau Castelbruck

Bordeaux Superieur - Save $5��$9.99

Chateau Baratet

Gewurztraminer, Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Rosé of Pinot Noir - Save $5 �� $14.99

Balthazar Fry

Bourgogne Blanc, Borgogne Rouge Save $8 �� $18.99 Savigny Les Beaune Save $10�� $34.99 Rully - Save $10�� $39.99

Arthur Barolet & Fils

ALL WINES 750 ML UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE

AMERICAN WINES

Chocolate Cream, Coffee Chocolate, Dark Chocolate, Pumpkin Spice Chocolate or White Chocolate 750 ml �� $24.99

Mozart

Blackberry, Black Currant, Blueberry, Peach or Raspberry 750 ml �� $19.99

Cherry Rocher

Rum Chata Rum Cream Liqueur

Collegian.com

Offshoot Beer

Boo Koo IPA & Heavy Cloud Hazy IPA 6 pack cans ��$9.99 Cali Creamin’ Vanilla Cream Ale, Cali Creamin’ Orange Cream Ale & Milk Truck Latte Stout 6 pack btls ��$8.99

Mother Earth

Variety Pack 12 pack btls�� $16.99 Black Butte Porter & Mirror Pond Pale Ale 12 pack btls�� $15.99 Fresh Pack Variety & Fresh Squeezed IPA 12 pack cans �� $16.99 Black Butte XXXV Anniversary & Coconut Abyss 4 pack btls �� $17.99

Deschutes

Monkey Mixed Pack 12 pack cans �� $17.99 Festbier 6 pack btls ��$8.99

Victory

Mix Pack & Two Hearted IPA 12 pack cans �� $18.99 Oberon Ale & Oberon Variety Pack 12 pack cans �� $17.99 Octoberfest 6 pack btls �� $10.99 Double Two Hearted Ale 4 pack cans �� $11.99

Bell’s

Raspberry Blonde 6 pack cans �� $11.99 Bout Damn Time IPA, Mountain Wave Pale Ale, Oktoberfest Marzen Style Lager & Pump Action Imperial Pumpkin Ale 6 pack cans �� $10.99

4 Noses

Coffee Porter, Hazy IPA, Juicy Sesh Pale Ale, Pacific IPA, Parnold Almer Sour & Peach Mango Pale Ale 6 pack cans ��$9.99 IPA, Irish Red, Oktoberfest & Norse Ale 6 pack cans ��$8.99

Maxline

Canadian Mist Canadian Whiskey

CANADIAN WHISKEY

BOTTLES & CANS 18 pack�� $15.99

Budweiser & Bud Light

Barrel Select 100 Proof Bourbon 750 ml �� $49.99 Old Elk Wilbur’s Single Barrel 750 ml �� $64.99

Rossville Union

Whiskey 1�75 L �� $37.99 Single Barrel Jack 750 ml �� $37.99 Wyoming Small Batch Whiskey 750 ml �� $39.99

Jack Daniels

24 pack cans �� $21.99 Miller Light BOTTLES & CANS 18 pack�� $16.99

Coors & Coors Light

30 pack cans �� $17.99 Coors Light Loose Bottles 24 pack bottles �� $21.99

Labatt Blue

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MONTECAMPO PINOT GRIGIO & MONTEPULCIANO D'ABRUZZO FOR $6.99

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Prices Good Oct 12 thru Oct 15, 2023

20 Thursday, Octob

Cabernet Sauvignon Judy ’s Vineyard Save $10�� $19.99 Riesling, Valdiguie ��$9.99 Chardonnay Riverstone, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah �� $12.99 Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir �� $15.99

1�75 L �� $14.99 Monkey Shoulder Scotch 750 ml �� $29.99

Macallan

VS Cognac 750 ml �� $34.99 VSOP Cognac 750 ml �� $69.99 XO Cognac 750 ml �� $99.99 McCleary White Chocolate Liqueur 750 ml �� $13.99 Baileys Irish Cream 750 ml �� $24.99 Cointreau Orange Liqueur 750 ml �� $29.99 Disaronno Amaretto Liqueur 750 ml �� $26.99 Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey 1�75 L �� $22.99

Francois Voyer

VS Brandy 1�75 L �� $18.99 VSOP Brandy 1�75 L �� $20.99 XO Brandy 750 ml �� $13.99 La Foret VSOP Brandy 750 ml �� $19.99

E&J

750 ml �� $12.99

Emperador Brandy

LIQUEURS & CORDIALS

Diamante Single Barrel Tequila 750 ml �� $44.99 Patron Silver Tequila 750 ml �� $42.99 Dos Primos Silver Tequila 750 ml �� $37.99 Espolon Silver or Reposado Tequila 750 ml �� $24.99

Maestro Dobel

Reposado Tequila 750 ml �� $25.99 Anejo Tequila 750 ml �� $34.99 Cuervo Gold or Silver Tequila 1�75 L �� $26.99

Dulce Vida

Silver or Reposado Tequila 1�75 L �� $34.99

Cuervo Traditional

TEQUILA

12 yr old Single Malt Scotch 750 ml �� $79.99

Casa Marrone

Blanc de Noir, Brut�� $14.99 Blanc de Blanc, Demi-Sec, Rosé �� $15.99

SPANISH & PORTUGUESE WINE

Cabernet Sauvignon, Grateful Red �� $19.99

Winter Park Winery

Colorado Wines

Saint-Julian 2019 - Save $20 �� $39.99

Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Mountain Blend ��$8.99

Santa Julia Reserva

Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc Save $5 ��$6.99

Misterioso

Blend, Bonarda, Cabernet Franc, Malbec�� $13.99 Malbec Reserva �� $22.99

Durigutti

Torrontes �� $13.99 Estate Malbec�� $21.99

Colome

Cabernet Sauvignon Old Vines, Malbec Old Vines, Rosé of Malbec Save $5 ��$7.99

Bodegas La Rural

SOUTH AMERICAN WINE FRENCH WINE

Alienor Bordeaux - Save $5 ��$9.99 Amiral de Beychevelle

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Primitivo, Toscana Rosso - Save $7 �� $17.99

Verga La Storia

Amelia Rosé, Rosso di Toscana, Vermentino Achillea - Save $5 �� $10.99 Chianti Rufina Reserva- Save $10 �� $19.99 Sant’Agata “Baby ” Barbera�� $14.99

I Veroni

Barbera d’Alba - Save $5�� $11.99 Nebbiolo - Save $7 �� $12.99

Cavit All Types ��$7.99 Cupcake Pinot Grigio ��$8.99 Heredis

ITALIAN WINE

Rosé, Verdejo ��$8.99 Rioja Crianza �� $12.99 Rioja Reserva �� $19.99 Gran Reserva �� $27.99 Outon Albarino - Save $5 �� $12.99 Soliterra Priorat - Save $20�� $59.99

Marques de Caceres

Garnacha Blanca - Save $5 �� $14.99

Luxus One

Rioja Reserva - Save $6 �� $23.99

Finca Montote

Garnacha - Save $5 ��$7.99 Crianza - Save $5 �� $10.99

El Jamon

Jumilla - Save $5 ��$7.99

Castillo de la Peña

Cabernet Sauvignon - Save $5��$9.99

Astiagudo

Tinto Monastrell - Save $5��$9.99

Al-Muvedre

Cordon Negro: Brut, Extra Dry, Rosado ��$9.99

1�5 L�� $10.99

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1�5 L�� $11.99 Liberty Creek All Types 1�5 L��$6.99 Woodbridge All Types 1�5 L��$9.99 Yellow Tail All Types 1�5 L�� $10.99 Big House All Types 3�0 L�� $18.99 Cara Mia All Types 3�0 L�� $19.99 House Wine All Types 3�0 L�� $16.99 La Vieille Ferme Blanc, Rosé, Rouge 3�0 L�� $19.99 Almaden All Types 5�0 L�� $19.99

Cavit All Types

1�5 L��$8.99

Beringer Main & Vine All Types

Barefoot All Types

ECONOMY WINES

Blanc de Blancs - Save $5��$9.99

Wild Pig Sparkling

Brut NV Yellow Label Save $10�� $64.99

Veuve Cliquot

Brut, Brut Rosé, Extra Dry �� $10.99

Poema

Sparkling Rosé of Malbec Save $5 ��$9.99

Ocaso

Pinot Brut Rosé, Prosecco, Prosecco Rosé, Sparkling Moscato ��$9.99

Natale Verga

Prosecco, Prosecco Rosé�� $15.99 Mionetto Prosecco�� $12.99

Lamarca

Gruet

Freixenet

Blanquette de Limoux Brut Save $5 �� $14.99

Elegance

Blanc de Pinot Noir, Brut, Rose �� $21.99

Chandon

Brut Tradition, Reserve Brut 1er Cru Save $15�� $34.99

Champagne Gardet

Blanc de Blancs - Save $5�� $11.99 Cave Liberal Brut - Save $6 ��$9.99

Prosecco Superiore - Save $7 �� $17.99

Cotes du Rhone Blanc, Cotes du Rhone Rosé, Cotes du Rhone Rouge Save $5 ��$9.99 Chateauneuf-du-Pape Save $15�� $29.99 Wild Pig All Types - Save $4��$8.99

Terres de Galets

Haut Cotes de Beaune Save $10�� $19.99 Volnay - Save $15 �� $34.99 Pommard - Save $20 �� $44.99

Nuiton-Beaunoy

Muscadet Sevre & Maine Save $6 ��$8.99

Moulin de la Gravelle

IMPORTED WINES

Red Blend WA - Save $10 �� $19.99

The Shaker

Pinot Gris, Rosé - Save $5�� $13.99 Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Blend Save $5 �� $14.99 Chehalem Mountains Pinot Noir Save $10�� $19.99

Second Growth

Sauvignon Blanc - Save $6�� $13.99

Salt

Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc�� $12.99

Raymond R Collection

Chenin Blanc/Viognier �� $12.99

Pine Ridge

Chardonnay - Save $7�� $14.99 Perseverance Cabernet Sauvignon Save $5 ��$9.99

Monterey Cut

Pinot Noir - Everyday Low Price!�� $19.99 Milbrandt All Types�� $13.99

Meiomi

Chardonnay, Honeybee Chardonnay Save $7 �� $17.99 Smith Orchard Vineyard Zinfandel Save $10�� $39.99

Mazzocco

Red Wine - Save $5�� $11.99 Cabernet Sauvignon - Save $5�� $12.99

Lyeth

Vintner’s Reserve: Pinot Gris, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc �� $11.99 Avant: Chardonnay �� $12.99 Vintner’s Reserve: Chardoonay, Rosé, Zinfandel �� $12.99 Vintner’s Reserve: Pinot Noir, Red Blend �� $16.99 Vintner’s Reserve: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot�� $18.99 Grand Reserve: Chardonnay�� $15.99 Grand Reserve: Cabernet Sauvignon�� $26.99

Kendall-Jackson

Pinot Gris�� $14.99 Chardonnay Black Label �� $19.99 Pinot Noir Black Label �� $22.99

J Vineyards

J Lohr

Bellenda - NEW!

Bordeaux - Save $7 �� $17.99

Mauvais Garcon/Bad Boy

Cremant de Jura Brut Save $6 �� $11.99 Barefoot Bubbly All Types��$9.99

Auguste Pirou

Mary Taylor Cotes de Gascogne - Save $5��$9.99 Bordeaux Blanc, Bordeaux Rouge, Cahors, Muscadet, Touraine - Save $5�� $12.99

Brut Rosé, Tradition Blanc de Noir Save $10�� $39.99 Millesime 2015 - Save $10�� $49.99

Andre Chemin

Beaujolais Villages�� $11.99 Macon Villages, Rosé �� $12.99 Chardonnay �� $15.99 Pinot Noir�� $16.99

Louis Jadot

@CSUCollegian

2201 South College • Open Mon-Sat 9–10 • Sun 9–7 • (970) 226-8662 • www.WilbursTotalBeverage.com

6.99

Your Choice

Montepulciano d'Abruzzo

Pinot Grigio

Montecampo

Wilbur the Wine Wizard

Single Barrel High Hawk Rye Whiskey 750 ml �� $36.99

LaCrosse Distilling

Small Batch Whiskey or Dark Rye Whiskey 750 ml �� $32.99

Basil Hayden

Small Batch Whiskey 750 ml �� $17.99 Jim Beam Bourbon 1�75 L �� $24.99 TX Whiskey Texas Whiskey 750 ml �� $32.99

12 yr old Doublewood Single Malt Scotch 750 ml �� $59.99

AMERICAN WHISKEY

Red Label Scotch 1�75 L �� $33.99 Black Label Scotch 750 ml �� $33.99 Green Label Scotch 750 ml �� $54.99 Blue Label Scotch 750 ml �� $189.99 Chivas Regal Scotch 1�75 L �� $64.99 Aberlour 12 yr old Single Malt Scotch 750 ml �� $49.99 Laphroaig 10 yr old Single Malt Scotch 750 ml �� $52.99

Johnnie Walker

Clan McGregor Scotch

SCOTCH & SINGLE MALTS

Housley ’s Century Oak Winery

1�75 L �� $11.99 Ron Abuelo Anejo Rum 1�0 L�� $14.99 Captain Morgan Spiced Rum 1�75 L �� $21.99

Hess

Pinot Noir - Save $5�� $17.99 Select: Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc�� $10.99 Select: Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Treo Red Blend �� $14.99 Allomi: Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir�� $31.99

Balvenie

Stadler Springs

RUM

Calypso Spiced Rum

LIQUOR

NON ALCOHOLIC Black Butte Porter 6 pack cans ��$8.99

Deschutes

Original Alcoholic Ginger Beer 4 pack btls ��$9.99 Lucky Buddha Enlightened Beer 6 pack btls �� $11.99 Okocim O�K� Beer Full Pale 4 Pack Cans ��$6.99 Wild Nectar Hard Juice Variety 8 pack cans �� $13.99

Crabbie’s

Vitus Weizenbock 6 pack btls �� $11.99 1516 Kellerbier, Festbier, Hefe Weissbier & Original Premium 6 pack btls �� $10.99 Carlsberg Danish Style Pilsner 12 pack cans �� $16.99 Dadobier Brazilian Lager 6 pack btls ��$9.99

Weihenstephaner

Relax Hazy IPA 4 pack cans �� $13.99 Viaje Baja-Style Lager 4 pack cans �� $10.99

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Jack Daniels

Retreat Hazy Double IPA 4 pack cans �� $16.99 Escape West Coast IPA & Relax Hazy IPA 4 pack cans �� $13.99 Viaje Baja-Style Lager

1�75 L �� $13.99

Calypso Spiced Rum

RUM

Gray ’s Peak Small Batch Gin

GIN & VODKA

Super Premium Irish Whiskey 750 ml �� $54.99

Green Spot

750 ml �� $21.99 Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey 1�75 L �� $34.99

Jameson Irish Whiskey

IRISH WHISKEY

1�75 L �� $16.99 Crown Royal Canadian Whiskey 750 ml �� $22.99 Pendleton Canadian Whiskey 1�75 L �� $32.99

Seagrams VO Canadian Whiskey

750 ml �� $24.99

OTHER COUNTRIES

Riesling Steep Slope ��$9.99 Pinot Noir, Riesling Kabinett, Rosé of Pinot Noir - Save $5 �� $11.99 Urziger Wurzgarten Spatlese Save $7 �� $12.99

Chateau Vrai Caillou

Sauternes - Save $10 �� $26.99 Bordeaux Nature - Save $5 �� $12.99 Viognier - Save $8 �� $14.99 Macon Chardonnay les Crets Save $10 �� $19.99

Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc�� $11.99 Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir �� $14.99 All Types (still wines)�� $11.99 Farmhouse Red, Farmhouse White, Lodi Zinfandel ��$8.99 Mourvedre Rosé, Viognier �� $10.99 Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc �� $11.99 Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignane, Cashmere Red, Mourvedre, Petite Sirah, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Ancient Vines Zinfandel �� $14.99 Curran Creek All Types��$6.99

Fundament Rosé, Gruner Veltliner Save $5 ��$9.99

Cabernet Sauvignon - Save $5��$9.99 Select: Chardonnay, Pinot Gris,

Hess

Beaujolais Villages�� $11.99 Macon Villages, Rosé �� $12.99

Louis Jadot

Louis Blanc Collection Pinot Gris, Rosé - Save $5�� $14.99 Pinot Noir - Save $5�� $17.99

Greetings from the Willamette Valley

Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Save $10 �� $24.99

Les Valentines

Pessac-Leognan Blanc, Pessac-Leognan Rouge - Save $10 �� $24.99

Le Comte de Malartic

Madiran Les Passiones - Save $5 �� $12.99

Laougue

Blanc, Rosé, Rouge ��$6.99

La Vieille Ferme

Beaujolais Villages - Save $6 �� $12.99 Morgon - Save $5 �� $14.99 Borgougne Chardonnay, Bourgogne Pinot Noir, Haut Cotes de Nuits Save $5 �� $19.99 Pouilly-Fuisse - Save $10 �� $24.99 Nuits Saint Georges - Save $15�� $44.99 Mersault, Volnay 1er Cru Save $20 �� $54.99

La Perliere

Brut Rosé, Tradition Blanc de Noir Save $10 �� $39.99

Andre Chemin

SPARKLING WINES

Chardonnay, Rosé, Sangiovese �� $12.99 Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Red Blend, Zinfandel �� $13.99

Girasole

Organic Wines

Weinwurms - Austria Rosé d’Anjou - Save $5 ��$9.99

LaCheteau

Rosé, Sillogi White - Save $5 �� $12.99 Paros Reserve - Save $7 �� $14.99

Moraitis Estate - Greece

Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Merlot, Rosé, Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz - Save $5 ��$9.99

Leopard’s Leap - South Africa

Jacob Heims

Bourgogne Pinot Noir Save $10 �� $24.99

Jehan Emonin

Bourgueil - Save $5 �� $14.99

Domaine Les Pins

Domaine du Chateau de Messey

Domaine de Montfaucon

Chateau St Michel

Horse Heaven Hills Cabernet Sauvignon Save $5 �� $14.99

Greetings from Washington

Merlot - Save $5 �� $14.99

Greetings from the Columbia Valley

Francis Coppola Diamond

Carneros Pinot Noir, RRV Zinfandel Save $10 �� $14.99 RRV Chardonnay - Save $10 �� $24.99 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Save $10 �� $29.99

Ektimo

Cline

Bread & Butter

Benziger

Petite Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc Save $5 �� $12.99

Haut-Medoc - Save $5 �� $16.99

Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel Save $5 �� $12.99

Glen Carlou - South Africa

Shiraz/Merlot/Viognier Save $5 �� $19.99

Chateau Larose Mascard

Cotes du Rhone - Save $6 �� $13.99

Baus Family

Chateau de Montfaucon

Chateau de Fonscolombe

Credo - South Africa

Coteaux Provence Rosé Save $5 �� $12.99

Mango-Infused White Wine Save $5 ��$7.99

Abeja Sol

Whitehaven

Sauvignon Blanc Everyday Low Price! �� $16.99 Yellow Tail All Types ��$5.99

Chateau de Cary Potet

Montagny les Bassets Save $5 �� $19.99

707 Wine Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Orange Muscat, Pinot Noir, Red Blend, Rosé, Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel Save $5 �� $14.99

Cabernet Sauvignon HALF PRICE!��$7.49

Sticks

Sauvignon Blanc - Save $5 ��$8.99 Starborough Sauvignon Blanc �� $10.99

Muriwai

Sauvignon Blanc - Save $7 �� $15.99

Decibel

Sauvignon Blanc �� $10.99

Brancott Estate

Cabernet Sauvignon - Save $10 �� $14.99

Angus the Bull

AUSTRALIAN & NEW ZEALAND WINE

Graves Blanc, Graves Rouge Save $7 �� $14.99

Chateau de Callac

Margaux - Save $15 �� $29.99

Chateau Castelbruck

Bordeaux Superieur - Save $5��$9.99

Chateau Baratet

Gewurztraminer, Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Rosé of Pinot Noir - Save $5 �� $14.99

Balthazar Fry

Bourgogne Blanc, Borgogne Rouge Save $8 �� $18.99 Savigny Les Beaune Save $10 �� $34.99 Rully - Save $10�� $39.99

Arthur Barolet & Fils

ALL WINES 750 ML UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE

AMERICAN WINES

Chocolate Cream, Coffee Chocolate, Dark Chocolate, Pumpkin Spice Chocolate or White Chocolate 750 ml �� $24.99

Mozart

Blackberry, Black Currant, Blueberry, Peach or Raspberry 750 ml �� $19.99

Cherry Rocher

Rum Chata Rum Cream Liqueur

Collegian.com

Offshoot Beer

Boo Koo IPA & Heavy Cloud Hazy IPA 6 pack cans ��$9.99 Cali Creamin’ Vanilla Cream Ale, Cali Creamin’ Orange Cream Ale & Milk Truck Latte Stout 6 pack btls ��$8.99

Mother Earth

Variety Pack 12 pack btls �� $16.99 Black Butte Porter & Mirror Pond Pale Ale 12 pack btls �� $15.99 Fresh Pack Variety & Fresh Squeezed IPA 12 pack cans �� $16.99 Black Butte XXXV Anniversary & Coconut Abyss 4 pack btls �� $17.99

Deschutes

Monkey Mixed Pack 12 pack cans �� $17.99 Festbier 6 pack btls ��$8.99

Victory

Bell’s

Raspberry Blonde 6 pack cans �� $11.99 Bout Damn Time IPA, Mountain Wave Pale Ale, Oktoberfest Marzen Style Lager & Pump Action Imperial Pumpkin Ale 6 pack cans �� $10.99

4 Noses

Coffee Porter, Hazy IPA, Juicy Sesh Pale Ale, Pacific IPA, Parnold Almer Sour & Peach Mango Pale Ale 6 pack cans ��$9.99 IPA, Irish Red, Oktoberfest & Norse Ale 6 pack cans ��$8.99

Maxline

Canadian Mist Canadian Whiskey

CANADIAN WHISKEY

BOTTLES & CANS 18 pack �� $15.99

Budweiser & Bud Light

Barrel Select 100 Proof Bourbon 750 ml �� $49.99 Old Elk Wilbur’s Single Barrel 750 ml �� $64.99

Rossville Union

Whiskey 1�75 L �� $37.99 Single Barrel Jack 750 ml �� $37.99 Wyoming Small Batch Whiskey 750 ml �� $39.99

24 pack cans �� $21.99 Miller Light BOTTLES & CANS 18 pack �� $16.99

Coors & Coors Light

30 pack cans �� $17.99 Coors Light Loose Bottles 24 pack bottles �� $21.99

Labatt Blue

BEER

MONTECAMPO PINOT GRIGIO & MONTEPULCIANO D'ABRUZZO FOR $6.99

Sale prices are for in-store shopping only. Does not include phone, curbside pick up orders, delivery, online or app orders.

Prices Good Oct 12 thru Oct 15, 2023

20 Thursday, Octo

Nuiton-Beaunoy

Terres de Galets

Pinot Gris �� $14.99 Chardonnay Black Label �� $19.99 Pinot Noir Black Label �� $22.99

Johnnie Walker

Francois Voyer

VS Brandy 1�75 L �� $18.99 VSOP Brandy 1�75 L �� $20.99 XO Brandy 750 ml �� $13.99 La Foret VSOP Brandy 750 ml �� $19.99

E&J

750 ml �� $12.99

Emperador Brandy

LIQUEURS & CORDIALS

Diamante Single Barrel Tequila 750 ml �� $44.99 Patron Silver Tequila 750 ml �� $42.99 Dos Primos Silver Tequila 750 ml �� $37.99 Espolon Silver or Reposado Tequila 750 ml �� $24.99

Maestro Dobel

Reposado Tequila 750 ml �� $25.99 Anejo Tequila 750 ml �� $34.99 Cuervo Gold or Silver Tequila 1�75 L �� $26.99

Blanc de Noir, Brut�� $14.99 Blanc de Blanc, Demi-Sec, Rosé �� $15.99

SPANISH & PORTUGUESE WINE

Cabernet Sauvignon, Grateful Red �� $19.99

Winter Park Winery

Colorado Wines

Saint-Julian 2019 - Save $20 �� $39.99

Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Mountain Blend ��$8.99

Santa Julia Reserva

Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc Save $5 ��$6.99

Misterioso

Blend, Bonarda, Cabernet Franc, Malbec�� $13.99 Malbec Reserva �� $22.99

Durigutti

Torrontes �� $13.99 Estate Malbec �� $21.99

Colome

Cabernet Sauvignon Old Vines, Malbec Old Vines, Rosé of Malbec Save $5 ��$7.99

Bodegas La Rural

SOUTH AMERICAN WINE FRENCH WINE

Alienor Bordeaux - Save $5 ��$9.99 Amiral de Beychevelle

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Wayan Billondana, lead bass player for Psychedelic Porn Crumpets, plays during their show at Aggie Theatre Oct. 10. PHOTO BY MILO GLADSTEIN THE COLLEGIAN

Jack McEwan, lead singer and guitarist of Psychedelic Porn Crumpets, put on a show-stopping performance at Aggie Theatre Oct. 10. PHOTO BY RUBY SECREST THE COLLEGIAN

Wayan Billondana, lead bassist for Psychedelic Porn Crumpets, performs at Aggie Theatre during their sold-out Tuesday show Oct. 10. PHOTO BY RUBY SECREST THE COLLEGIAN

Wayan Billondana, lead bassist for Psychedelic Porn Crumpets, brings the soul to Aggie Theatre during their sold-out Tuesday show Oct. 10. PHOTO BY RUBY SECREST THE COLLEGIAN

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Wayan Billondana, lead bassist for Psychedelic Porn Crumpets, plays during their show at Aggie Theatre Oct. 10. PHOTO BY MILO GLADSTEIN THE COLLEGIAN

Chris Young trades his keyboard for a guitar during Psychedelic Porn Crumpets’ sold-out show at Aggie Theatre Oct. 10. PHOTO BY RUBY SECREST THE COLLEGIAN

Sharon Paredes enjoys the Psychedelic Porn Crumpets show at Aggie Theatre Oct. 10. “It’s something you can’t even put into words, really, but it’s beautiful,” Paredes said. PHOTO BY MILO GLADSTEIN THE COLLEGIAN Jack McEwan, lead singer and guitarist for Psychedelic Porn Crumpets, sings during their show at Aggie Theatre Oct. 10. PHOTO BY MILO GLADSTEIN THE COLLEGIAN

Jack McEwan, lead singer and guitarist of Psychedelic Porn Crumpets, sings during their show at Aggie Theatre Oct. 10. PHOTO BY MILO GLADSTEIN THE COLLEGIAN

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Parents return to their roots during Homecoming GRAPHIC ILLUSTRATION BY ELI CROCKER THE COLLEGIAN

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. Nobody expected their mom to step off the plane last year with a half-barrel keg sloshing behind. When parents say that college was the best time of their life, a completely different picture comes to mind. One might assume that they miss the community, the meal plan or the invigorating rivalries, but the minute last year’s parents pulled out white T-shirts with “Fifty, flirty and single!” written on them in pen, that assumption was strongly disproved. Don’t repeat last year’s mistakes — it’s time to prepare for the parents.

“I’m hip,” said Nattasha Light, Colorado State University alum and mother of three. “That’s it. That’s all there is to know.” CSU parents are ready to get wild this Homecoming, so wild students won’t know what hit them, Light said. “I might even storm the field during the football game,” Light said. “It honestly depends on where the night takes me.” Sources last year reported mobs of CSU parents flooding the sidewalks of South Shields Street, toting two suitcases and a six-pack in each hand. According to local traffic cameras, when students tried to engage, several parents attempted to push them off the curb and into oncoming traffic. When asked about the situation, Light sighed and rolled her eyes. “Snowflakes,” Light said. “Does no one know how to party anymore?” Aside from shouting expletives such as, “You’re no better than a Buff,” and “Bite

me, buzzkill,” parents may be seen shoving and dumping drinks on their children who tell them to stop or walk a couple paces behind in embarrassment. In place of rental cars, fleets of parents might take to College Avenue via Spin scooters, refusing to ride in the bike lane as they did last year and clogging traffic for 50 minutes. Several parents have even been seen sitting in on classes and shouting random answers to questions nobody asked. When politely asked to leave, one father last year said that he was older than the professor’s mother and that nobody taught real math anymore. Even the Intramural Fields became a battlefield last year. Injured students flailed across the patchy grass like wounded soldiers. Flag football players held their twisted ankles with a parent looming above, crumpled flag clutched in their fist. Spikeball fanatics were blanketed in dirt and blood,

driven to the ground by a parent’s nasty pocket shot. And one unsuspecting volleyball player was drilled in the eye by the merciless spike of a 50-year-old. CSU club sport injuries last year totaled more than those of the football team. This is undoubtedly going to be a Homecoming weekend that nobody will expect, considering it is a showdown year. Everyone wants to run toward their parents with open arms, not run away from them as they stampede to the fraternities. Don’t make the same mistake and assumption of a fun, lighthearted parent weekend and Homecoming, especially after last year’s reports. Safety is a priority even for those whose parents don’t visit. If a mom or dad gets too into that rage cage, just take a deep breath and walk away. Reach Emma Souza at letters @collegian.com.

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Quiet places at CSU to destress from Homecoming

The Lory Student Center overlooks The Lagoon outside Oct. 6. PHOTO BY DARYN WHITMOYER THE COLLEGIAN

By Taylor MacMahon @macmahon_taylor

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. Homecoming weekend is a very exciting time, but it can also be very overstimulating. It’s important to celebrate in the ways that feel supportive to you, especially because Homecoming is a celebration of

Colorado State University and the CSU community, and you are a part of that. One thing I have found supportive is spending time reconnecting and coming home to nature, so here are some of my favorite nature spaces on CSU’s campus. The Heritage Arboretum is a hidden sanctuary of campus I didn’t know about until this past summer. It is located on the west side of Canvas Stadium and has many trees with changing leaves. It is a wonderful, peaceful and quiet place

to immerse yourself and get a little lost in nature. As a location close to Canvas Stadium where most of the craziness of Homecoming will take place, the Arboretum is a great opportunity for you to take a short break if you start to feel overstimulated. The quiet area allows your nervous system to re-regulate a bit more as well as just take a break away from the loudness. Plus, you get the chance to be right next to the gardens of flower beds and plants from six major regions of Colorado. If you’re a major flower enthusiast, then another great spot to relax and escape to is the Annual Flower Trial Garden. This is a magical place and CSU’s very own secret garden. With the endless rows of flowers surrounding you, providing a sense of comfort, calm, awe and wonder, I can’t recommend this spot enough. To get to the Trial Garden from the main part of campus, you can take an underground tunnel to bypass the College Avenue traffic. The Trial Garden has hundreds of types of flowers in every color imaginable with beautiful trees and

perfect grass to lie in; it’s my favorite place to watch the leaves in the wind over my head. The Trial Garden environment creates an opportunity for you to be away from the center of campus where most of the crowds are while taking the time to rest. It creates a calming, grounding opportunity for you to be with all the flowers and gives your mind a space to wander. It also provides the opportunity for you to do yoga, forest bathe or just read a good book, prioritizing your needs and self-care. Plus, right across the street, if you want to continue exploring east of campus, you can walk through trellis archways, relax under a gazebo covered in vines or find hidden-away picnic tables. This is a great quiet place to go on a grounding walk, hear the sound of your footsteps and be fully surrounded by nature, especially during Homecoming weekend, when it can be harder to find quiet spaces. A final location that has close proximity to this weekend’s excitement but also allows you some space is The Lagoon, which is located in front of the Lory

Student Center with a breathtaking view of the Intramural Fields and foothills. You can breathe, walk or sit and enjoy the gentleness of water rippling calmly in the breeze. It is also a fantastic place to admire the reflection of the sun setting. You can enjoy the festivities happening at the LSC from a distance you feel comfortable with. By being near but not too far away from the festivities and excitement, The Lagoon allows you the opportunity to enjoy the energy of Homecoming while also being able take a moment for yourself on a bench, watching the water ripple and the plants dance in the wind. Celebrating Homecoming looks different for all of us, and nature can be such a supportive celebratory place to ground, take a deep breath and celebrate coming home to nature and ourselves. Homecoming is a time to celebrate Colorado State University and CSU students, and a big part of that is making sure you are celebrating in the ways that feel supportive to you. Have a happy Homecoming, and take care, Ram friends! Reach Taylor MacMahon at letters@collegian.com.

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How does parents weekend affect Homecoming? 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. I’ve been participating in the Homecoming & Family Weekend activities at Colorado State University by myself for a solid three years now. And by participating, I mean I go to the game, and then I go home for the remainder of the evening because I normally work all weekend. But ever since my first Homecoming, when I discovered that both Homecoming and family weekend were on the same weekend, I have always wondered why that is the case and if it really is just because they are trying to lessen the partying in Fort Collins. Homecoming weekends are probably the most popular time of the semester to have parties going on throughout town because it is the middle of the semester. We all just finished or are about to finish our midterms, and we’ve realized the semester isn’t over yet — we still

have eight more weeks to go. The weekend is ordinarily when students get the chance to blow off steam — unless your family decided to plan a surprise trip into town, and now you’re responsible for hosting them.

“Homecoming allows parents the opportunity to come and see their children on a weekend when they know they might be a bit more stressed and need some family.”

For all intents and purposes, hosting families during Homecoming weekend makes sense. It creates this issue wherein students have a responsibility to host their parents as well as a responsibility to be the poster child for legal school spirit. Yet there

are many times when you see parents at the football games embracing their youth. So does this really do anything to dampen the partying that happens over the weekend? Truthfully, probably not. Having Homecoming weekend and family weekend at the same time is so parents can have the opportunity to experience college life from the perspective of their child. But this also means not stopping or getting in the way students embracing the fullness of what the night could offer. Plus, the many parents who come to campus probably don’t even choose the busiest weekend of the whole semester to visit. Their presence impacts students’ ability to have fun during Homecoming, and hotel prices are cheaper at other times. Parents who visit outside of Homecoming get to experience a college student’s real weekend, not the fabricated one the university pulls off. The reality is that Homecoming is more of an opportunity for alumni, rather than parents, to come together and celebrate the history that is CSU. But by inviting families to join in, CSU is trying to expand their horizons by welcoming

people to be a part of the university experience. But more than anything, they are trying to dampen the fun and enjoyment the students would have on any normal weekend. Bringing parents to campus doesn’t suddenly mean the partying will stop. Instead, it provides an opportunity for the university to host a small portion of parents on a day that isn’t graduation, allows the community to celebrate and gives students the opportunity to invite their parents to tag along for the weekend of partying they have planned. The Homecoming events held and showcased at CSU really are enjoyable for all students and do create a nice break in the business of the semester. Homecoming allows parents the opportunity to come and see their children on a weekend when they know they might be a bit more stressed and need some family — if the student really enjoys having their family around, that is. But it doesn’t really stop anything from happening that wouldn’t already happen on a Homecoming weekend. Reach Dominique Lopez at letters@collegian.com.

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By Hana Pavelko @hanasolo13

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. Homecoming season has officially descended upon Colorado State University. Alumni, faculty and students alike are gearing up for a week of traditional celebrations, sporting events and school spirit. Homecoming week is the highlight of the fall semester for many in the Fort Collins area. However, if you want to be the biggest party pooper on campus, here is a list of all the most popular events that will be taking place this weekend that you definitely shouldn’t even consider attending.

Festival on The Oval

On Friday, Oct. 13, CSU will be hosting their annual Festival on The Oval. With bounce houses, club booths and food trucks, it is sure to be one of the most interactive events of Homecoming weekend. The leaves are rapidly changing color, so it will be the perfect fall backdrop for the wide range of activities presented on The Oval. But if you already have all your fall pictures with the leaves, then clearly retaking these photos on The Oval at a school event is pointless. This festival is one of the most popular annual events hosted during Homecoming week. With

live music and lawn games, it is sure to draw the attention of students in need of a brain break from midterms. Clearly everyone will be there, so it is probably the best idea for you to not be there. While the bounce house might catch your attention, do not be tricked into taking part in the numerous activities offered.

Friday Night Lights

Friday Night Lights is arguably one of the most iconic events of the CSU Homecoming season. With an abundance of festivities to get attendees hyped for the football game the next day, this event will likely draw in a huge crowd. The pep rally brings the community together to celebrate before the football game, but you aren’t someone who wants to celebrate the possible accomplishments of your local football team, are you? So you don’t need to attend and see the bonfire and a fantastic firework display — the highlights of the much-anticipated event — or the glittering green and gold that will light up the sky from the West Lawn of the Lory Student Center. Plus, you clearly don’t have much of a desire to express your school spirit, so why would you want to watch the traditional lighting of the A to cap off the night? It may pay homage to our Aggie roots and celebrate generations of CSU students, but clearly, this is not your bread and butter, so you should vacate the area well before 6 p.m. in order to avoid being tempted into joining the festivities.

Homecoming football game The CSU football game is sure to be packed. Flocks of students, faculty and alumni will be swarming Canvas Stadium Saturday, Oct. 14, for the Homecoming football game. A sea of green and gold will be cheering on the football team to a hopeful victory. School spirit will be through the roof, rivaling that of the Rocky Mountain Showdown. Even parents whose loyalty lies with a different alma mater will be donning the specific alfalfa green during the game. The football game is the unrivaled highlight of Homecoming week. Even those who are not football fans can find a sense of camaraderie in the stands as they cheer on the same team. Now, I know what you might be thinking: Attending a day full of people and school spirit doesn’t sound like much fun. Therefore, it is totally fine to skip this event or maybe just avoid Fort Collins at all costs that day. Nothing would be worse than joining your peers in a screaming rendition of the CSU fight song that you pretend to have memorized. While avoiding the cheer and excitement of Homecoming week is no easy feat, those who are fully committed to not enjoying themselves can find a way. Do your best to avoid the areas of these CSU Homecoming events. In fact, it might be best to just not come near campus in order to avoid contact with the cheery attitudes of students enjoying Homecoming week. Some people just aren’t proud to be a CSU Ram, so avoiding all of these events might be for the best. Reach Hana Pavelko at letters @collegian.com.

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Your guide to Homecoming & Family Weekend festivities

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Colorado State University is once again gearing up for its anticipated Homecoming and Family Weekend, which will take place Oct. 12-14. Many events and activities will be available for CSU students, alumni and the Fort Collins community. Here is the lineup of events for this weekend in addition to the football game Saturday.

Distinguished Alumni Awards

From 5-9 p.m. Oct. 12 in the Lory Student Center Theatre, the Distinguished Alumni Awards will honor CSU alumni who have accomplished professional achievement, given prestige to the university and contributed to CSU and their communities.

Finding Your Home: Housing Options for Next Year and Beyond

At Finding your Home, a Parent and Family Programs interest session, parents can explore housing options for students next year from 9-10:30 a.m. Oct. 13 in Lory Student Center room 386. This event will provide support for

navigating the housing landscape in Fort Collins.

First Generation Award Gathering

The First Generation Award Gathering commemorates the 40th anniversary of the First Generation Award Program, designed to support first-generation students. This event welcomes current recipients, alumni, donors and supporters. It takes place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 13 at Canvas Stadium’s Big South Conference Room.

50 Year Club Luncheon

The 50 Year Club Luncheon, which has been held since 1934, is celebrating its 89th anniversary. This occasion recognizes Colorado State University alumni who graduated 50 or more years ago. This event will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 13 in the Hilton Fort Collins ballrooms.

Black Excellence Alumni Fundraising Luncheon

The Black Excellence Alumni Fundraising Luncheon will take place from noon to 2:30 p.m. Oct. 13 in Lory Student Center Ballrooms C and D. It is organized in partnership with Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc.

Festival on The Oval

ASCSU Alumni Reunion

The Festival on The Oval, set to be from 3-6 p.m. Oct. 13, includes live music, children’s activities, food trucks and a beer garden. Attendees can visit booths from other campus areas as well as local shops and businesses. This event is free for everyone to enjoy with food and beverages for purchase.

The ASCSU Alumni Reunion will take place from 6-9 p.m. Oct. 13 in Lory Student Center Ballroom D. This yearly gathering provides ASCSU alumni with a night of reunion, connection and enjoyment. Guests can watch the Homecoming bonfire and fireworks from the ballroom balcony.

CSU Gear Swap at Festival on The Oval

The CSU Gear Swap at Festival on The Oval, taking place from 3-6 p.m. Oct. 13, invites everyone to participate. Attendees can bring gently used CSU gear and exchange it at no cost. This event is sponsored by the President’s Sustainability Commission and promotes sustainable practices by giving new life to gently used items.

Friday Night Lights

Friday Night Lights, happening from 6-8:30 p.m. Oct. 13, offers a blend of cherished Homecoming traditions, including a pep rally, bonfire, fireworks and the lighting of the A. This event is open to the public and takes place on the lawn just west of the Lory Student Center and Lagoon.

CSU Homecoming 5K

The CSU Homecoming 5K is set to occur from 8-10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, on the traditional course at The Oval. This event welcomes participants of all ages and abilities. In addition to the in-person 5K on the CSU campus, individuals from around the world can join as virtual racers.

B/AACC Homecoming Tailgate

The Black/African American Cultural Center Homecoming Tailgate will bring together alumni, current students, professional staff, families and community members for a unique pre-game gathering from 3:45-7:15 p.m. Oct. 14 on Intramural Field 2. This event offers an opportunity to share a meal, enjoy dancing and foster connections before the Homecoming football game.

College of Health and Human Sciences Homecoming Tailgate Alumni and friends of the College of Health and Human Sciences are welcome to the CHHS Homecoming Tailgate on Intramural Field 2 — part of Ram Town along Hughes Way. The festivities will begin three hours before the football game kickoff at 7:45 p.m.

Parent and Family Tailgate

The Parent and Family Tailgate at Ram Walk is an opportunity for families to connect and enjoy pre-game festivities. It includes a separate tented area within the Alumni Association Ram Walk Tailgate, featuring live music, televised national games and options for food and beverage purchases.

Ram Walk Tailgate

The Ram Walk Tailgate, situated at Ram Walk, is open to the public and commences four hours before kickoff. Additionally, the Iris & Michael Smith Alumni Center will be accessible to all attendees. Reach Hania Nini at entertainment@collegian.com.

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New roots planted for Peace Corps Tribute Garden By Tyler Weatherwax @twwax7272

Since the return to school, many students have walked past a new project being carefully crafted just outside one of Colorado State University’s most traveled areas. The Lory Student Center will soon have new flora, creating a peaceful space to pass through or study. The circular path that leads around the new Peace Corps Tribute Garden takes visitors past a few different signs that explain the history and mission of the Peace Corps. Several large stones have been laid out to sit and admire the scenery of CSU’s campus and the garden itself. The Peace Corps is a government agency that sends American citizens all over the world to promote peace and help communities abroad. They have three goals when in other countries: to learn about other countries, to share

American culture and to provide technical assistance. According to the CSU Peace Corps Garden Tribute website, the purpose is “to celebrate CSU’s early and ongoing involvement with the foundation of the Peace Corps.” “We want people 80 years from now to remember this history and take pride and think about what’s their contribution to a global society,” Associate Director of Development for International Programs Laura Thornes said. The garden will feature the unique history between CSU and the Peace Corps, which have had a relationship with each other since the Peace Corps was created. “There was a feasibility study in 1960, and it was commissioned by the federal government,” Thornes said. “CSU competed for it and actually got the grant, which meant that some of our

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researchers flew to 10 different countries on three continents in 30 days to research this question: ... ‘If there was to be an international youth service corps, what would that look like?’” Thornes added that the researchers went on to write a 334-page document used by former President John F. Kennedy to help frame the foundations of the Peace Corps. “(The garden will) document some of its earliest history,” Thornes said. “It will also have different benches and plaques that recognize some individuals who were very transformed by the Peace Corps.” Thornes said the garden will honor three of those researchers: Maurice Albertson, Pauline BirkyKreutzer and Andrew Rice. Thornes said the Peace Corps wants this garden to encourage more young people to be globally engaged.

CSU ranks 11th among the top Peace Corps-producing colleges thanks to the help of Peace Corps Strategic Recruiter Chrissa Percival. “Start out by browsing www. peacecorps.gov to search current openings and learn about serving in the Peace Corps,” Percival said. “Next, connect with your local recruiter to answer any questions, get insights into the process and help strengthening your application. Colorado State University’s early ties to the Peace Corps and historical ranking as a top Peace Corps Volunteerproducing college means we have a strategic campus recruiter right here.” This garden will serve as a way to not only provide a pleasant resting place for students on campus but also to inform them. The CSU Peace Corps Tribute Garden will open Oct. 15 as a finale of this weekend’s Homecoming festivities. Reach Tyler Weatherwax at entertainment@collegian.com.

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Society of American Foresters presents Homecoming bonfire By Sophia Masia @sophie_masia

Colorado State University students and their parents are preparing for the highly anticipated Homecoming & Family Weekend, which will take place Oct.12-15.There are multiple events and activities happening throughout the weekend for CSU families and alumni and the Fort Collins community leading up to Saturday’s game against Boise State University — including the beloved annual bonfire. CSU’s Homecoming bonfire is a time-honored tradition that has warmed the hearts of families for generations. The event began back in the early 1920s when CSU was still the Colorado Agricultural College. This blazing display of school pride quickly became a cherished tradition, symbolizing the unity of the CSU community. Over the years, safety regulations and community involvement have caused the bonfire to adapt, but it still continues to serve as a symbol of unity thanks to the Society of American Foresters. “Not only does the bonfire serve its purpose in creating unity and a sense of togetherness, but it’s also a big event for the Society of American Foresters,” said Michael

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Atkinson, president of the Society of American Foresters’ Alpha Student Chapter. SAF represents American forestry professionals as a national educational and scientific organization. Founded by Gifford Pinchot and seven others in 1900, SAF is the biggest professional forestry organization worldwide and first began at CSU, deeming it the Alpha Student Chapter. Each year, staff from the Colorado State Forest Service and CSU Facilities Management work with SAF to set up the fire west of the Lory Student Center the morning of the bonfire. “We collect the slash for the fire the day before at Borden Memorial Forest, and the next morning, we build the fire and then guard the fire until the lighting happens that night,” said Maddy Minard, SAF Alpha Student Chapter secretary and District 4 student representative. “It’s a fairly simple job, but getting to be an important part of Homecoming festivities is a really awesome opportunity for all our members.” For this year’s Homecoming bonfire, SAF is taking their commitment to the next level. They will be collaborating with community volunteers and CSU logging sports to excavate branches and foliage to ensure the annual Homecoming bonfire

is safe, sustainable and bigger than ever. Through their involvement, they have helped highlight the importance of responsible land management, conservation and the role of forests in mitigating climate change, a message that resonates with the CSU community. “We expose students to professionals from the ColoradoWyoming SAF state society and take them to the national convention to network with foresters, researchers, academics and policy makers from around the country,” said Bob Sturtevant, SAF member. Beyond the bonfire, SAF conducts forest management work, mentors students and hosts events to engage the community in forest restoration and wildfire mitigation efforts. They recently earned recognition as the 2023 Outstanding Student Chapter at the national level and continue to strive to provide students with the tools and experiences they need to excel in the field of forestry. As a student club, SAF welcomes anyone who cares about school spirit, nature and fostering diversity within the forestry and natural resources community. Their mission is to provide students with professional experience, mentorship and hands-on opportunities.

They hold meetings every other Wednesday and almost every weekend as well as bring in guest speakers, offer volunteer opportunities, provide study hours with optional tutoring and hold social events to create a sense of community among members as well as increase diversity and awareness in forestry. CSU’s Homecoming bonfire stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of the community and dedication to a better future. Its connection to the Society of American Foresters is a reminder that traditions can evolve while staying true to their roots. “The bonfire seems to be the highlight of the Friday night event; there is something aweinspiring about a large pile of burning wood,” Sturtevant said. “The fire isn’t lit until most of the activities are finished, as it tends to draw people away from the stage area. I don’t think the pep rally would be as interesting or exciting without the bonfire. It really creates a special atmosphere for the event.” The Homecoming bonfire will take place along with the lighting of the A, fireworks and more during Friday Night Lights 6-8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13. Reach Sophia Masia at entertainment@collegian.com.

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Psychedelic Porn Crumpets calls FoCo a top-5 performance By Ruby Secrest @csucollegian

Wayan Billondana, lead bassist for Psychedelic Porn Crumpets, brings the soul to Aggie Theatre during their sold-out Tuesday show Oct. 10. PHOTO BY RUBY SECREST THE COLLEGIAN

Psychedelic Porn Crumpets performed at Aggie Theatre Oct. 10, leaving their crowd with sweat-drenched shirts, sore necks and an awakened haze of complete tranquility. “The live energy — it just makes for a really raucous party,” said Nately Dorlac, lead bassist for local band Los Toms, who came to show their support and love for Psychedelic Porn Crumpets. “I’ve been beat up at these shows. I’ve peed blood after these shows. … I just love how physical the pit gets.” The Australian band is on their U.S. tour, visiting 10 states and playing a total of 16 shows. Formed in 2014, they released their first album “High Visceral, Pt. 1” in 2016 followed by four more albums and several EPs and singles, including their newly

released 2023 EP “(I’m a Kadaver) Alakazam.” Psychedelic Porn Crumpets stays true to their name by creating psychedelic rock that uses long guitar grooves followed by a wave of drums and the harmonious rasp that is the voice of Jack McEwan, guitarist and lead singer of PPC. This allowed the Fort Collins crowd — in the middle of a mosh pit — to immerse themselves in every beat. Opening the show with them was Nolan Potter’s Nightmare Band, giving a near-perfect opening show filled with a mix of rock and a calm groove, perfectly preparing the audience for what was to come next. “People that come on tour with us — we’re fans of them,” McEwan said. “So it just gets to be a whole night ... where, I guess in a weird term, everyone’s on that same buzz.” PPC opened with “Bill’s Mandolin,” setting the

tone for a night of mixedinfluenced psychedelic rock, feeding the souls of a lively and hungry crowd. The band did not slow down their beat until their ninth song of the night, “November,” then picking back up where they left off with “Surf ’s Up.” Approaching each song with pure intentions and a meticulous musical showcase, the band is able to feed off of one another, performing rock music with a collected and calm presence. In addition, the stage was set with no props and little to no lighting effects, letting the music speak for itself and allowing the crowd to respond. “It’s something you can’t even put into words, really, but it’s beautiful,” said Sharon Paredes, who came back for a third show after seeing PPC twice in Texas last year. “It’s the most amazing live experience.” The showstopper of the night was their hit song “Found God in a Tomato,”

and while there were no tomatoes in sight, the song brought an energy that can only be described as psychedelic gospel. “The energy of the crowd,” Paredes said when comparing this show to others from PPC. “The people were so warm, loving, fun and supportive. It just made for even more of a great experience.” This experience left the crowd chanting for “one more song,” and in exchange, they got two. “Cornflake” and “Hymn for a Droid” were played for the encore, feeding a hungry audience that took advantage of the here and now and moshed like no one was watching. “You know, that was top, I’d say, five shows we’ve ever done,” McEwan said. “It makes me want to write better music so I can keep doing this.” Reach Ruby Secrest at entertainment@collegian.com.

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