Fay Ferington has always been a writer — she’s composed poetry since she was a little girl. However, she only kept one journal in her life: during her time as
A thank-you to our educators
Samuel Baylie proudly holds up a “My State” sign to declare his transfer to CSU from Front Range Community College in 2019.
In late August 2020 at Colorado State University, the first day back to classes during a pandemic was an especially unforgettable one. Walking to my class in a button-up, short-sleeve shirt, now tight from the 30 lbs. I gained from quarantine, was anxiety-inducing to say the least.
The entrance to the Clark Building had a sign that said, “NO ENTRANCE WITHOUT A MASK,” which greeted every student who entered the building.
Walking the cold staircase up to the first classroom of the day, I realized just how out of shape I was; along with the additional weight, I had added a green, paisley-patterned mask to my face. I gasped for every bit of oxygen I could get while climbing the cement staircase.