Good morning, Fort Collins.

Launch Skate, a local nonprofit celebrating its 15th anniversary, hosted a charity gallery at the Center for Creativity on Sept.

19 to auction 70 artist-painted skate decks and boost youth engagement in skateboarding. Local artists and community members gathered to support the ongoing fundraiser.

Local artist Marius Teles-O’Donoghue makes macabre jewelry at Count Marius Studios using stainless steel and titanium to create designs that blend gothic, queer, and pagan styles.

They recently sold pieces at the Colorado Festival of Horror, supporting alternative art in Fort Collins (their work grows through community events).

CSU researchers say that rising heat from Fort Collins' record summer will affect student sleep and focus this fall, especially in older dorms without air conditioning.

Experts advise using cooling centers + fans and water to help students cope as temperatures remain high.

Colorado State University has launched a sensory-friendly study space in Morgan Library room 160 to boost student well-being and now accepts reservations for the eight-person room.

The space held an open house Sept. 9 and features varied seating and sensory tools (fidget toys, bean bag, tactile board) to help students manage stress.

At CSU's senate meeting on Sept.

16, student leaders introduced a Pick Up The Mic Initiative scheduled for Sept. 17 and expressed concern over a CSU partnership with G-Que BBQ (established by Jason Ganahl) announced on Sept. 6.

Colorado State football faces uncertainty over starting quarterback Hauss Hejny, who limped out with a hamstring injury on Sept.

19 against BYU — coach Jim Mora said he must be ready to play safely in the road game vs UTSA on Saturday, Sept. 26.

Mickey Grace is a groundbreaking coach at CSU, one of the first women with an on-field role in Division I FBS — she guides the Rams, who are 2-1 three games into the season, while aiming for at least six wins and building a trusted, skilled team.