On Monday, the results of the 2023 ASUU elections at the University of Utah were announced — the O’Leary ticket won.

The ticket is composed of President-elect Jack O’Leary, VP of Student Relations-elect Parker Madsen, and VP of University Relations-elect Chloe Shewell. They had 40.21% of the total votes, amounting to 1,789 votes. 

“I’m so incredibly proud of my team and so incredibly thankful to the student body,” O’Leary said. “And I’m so so excited to embark on this journey.”

According to the election results report, there were 4,449 student votes cast in the election, which totals to roughly 13% student body participation.

The VKW ticket received 31.65% of the electoral votes with 1,408 student votes — 381 fewer votes than the O’Leary ticket. The Karabegovic ticket received 23.02% of the total vote.

Last week, ASUU faced backlash for sanctions placed on the VKW and Karabegovic executive tickets after the ASUU Supreme Court found them to have violated endorsement policy in the ASUU elections packet.

The grievance was brought by Ian Linnabary, campaign manager of the O’Leary ticket, who alleged the Karabegovic and VKW tickets violated the ASUU elections policy by, what he said, seeking an endorsement from Unsafe U. Unsafe U is an organization that aims to educate students about campus safety at the University of Utah, but they are not affiliated with the U according to their Instagram page.

In a public hearing last Tuesday, the tickets were found to be in violation of the endorsements clause of the elections packet, which states, “Endorsements from university employees who are not enrolled students in the ASUU, or ANY off-campus entities, are strictly forbidden.”

Both tickets were forbidden from campaigning, online or in-person, from 6 a.m. last Wednesday to 6 a.m. last Thursday. This included no activity on their campaign social media accounts or campaign-related posts on candidates’ personal social media accounts.

An ASUU Instagram post that notified students of the election results is full of over 200 comments with passionate reactions which voiced disappointment, frustration and support.

In a comment with 200 likes, U student Areesha Nazir said the little amount of trust she had left in the ASUU system is gone “after allowing a ticket that got away with cheating time and time again to win,” she wrote. “ … But I’m so happy for all the white and/or Greek life students who voted for them who get to be the only ones represented by ASUU once again. This system is made for and run by white students and it’s my own fault for thinking that change was actually gonna be allowed.”

A comment from U Business major Broxton Rose vowed his support for the O’Leary ticket.

“Historic win for Jack O’Leary. He is a trailblazer that will be renowned by the university for years to come,” he wrote. “We finally have LGBT representation in the student presidency that has been oh so needed. Barriers have been broken. Change is coming.”

Another U student, Radhika Bhakta commented, “Disappointing and not surprising, just another reason why I don’t believe in ASUU’s ability to create actual changes on campus.”

The O’Leary ticket will be inaugurated into office on April 26, 2023.

The results for Attorney General, Senate and Assembly elections are as follows:

Attorney General

Angelina Ho won with 33% of the vote, beating four other candidates.

College of Architecture and Planning

Senate: John “Jack” Israelsen received 84% of the vote.

Assembly: Andry Joseph ran uncontested and received 83% of votes cast.

College of Cultural & Social Transformation

Assembly: Naphtali Garcia won with an even 50% of the 28 total votes cast.

David Eccles School of Business

Senate: Jack Fuetterer won with 35% of the vote. Over 37% of students voting in this race voted for “none of these candidates.”

Assembly: Abdalla Alfaham, Nick Bayard, Justine Nguyen, Tyler Shumway, Charles Crockett and Michael Flores won assembly positions in the business school. There were 15 candidates in total.

College of Education

Senate: Abigail Taylor ran uncontested and received 84.29% of the votes.

College of Engineering

Senate: Austin Neff won with 41% of the votes.

Assembly: Christina Dong, Faith Alba, Mary Cernyar, Erik Bond and Betul Oguz won the five available assembly seats.

College of Fine Arts

Senate: Anna Roelofs ran uncontested and received 84% of the votes.

Assembly: Dillan Burnett ran uncontested and won with 87%.

College of Health

Senate: Andrea Garcia won with 84% and ran uncontested.

Assembly: Emma Ross and Belle Barlow won the two open assembly seats.

College of Humanities

Senate: Lillian Ault won with 43% of votes cast.

Assembly: Mercedes Johnson ran uncontested and received 59% of the vote.

School of Medicine

Senate: Sarah Lucas ran uncontested and received 82% of the vote.

Assembly: Adam Kotter and Jordyn Colligan won the two open assembly seats.

College of Nursing

Assembly: Emily Moore ran uncontested and received 92% of votes.

College of Pharmacy

Assembly: Lindsey Kisielewski ran uncontested and gained 86% of votes cast.

College of Science

Assembly: Scott Perkins, Megan Hammond and Merrin Maughan won the three open seats. There were eight candidates total.

College of Social & Behavioral Science

Senate: Hannah Truax received 48%, beating out two other candidates.

Assembly: Lydia Altamiranda, Edgardo Antonio Chicas Rubio, Anna Locke and Karina Barker won the four available seats. There were 11 candidates running.

College of Social Work

Assembly: McKenzie Johnson ran uncontested, winning 88% of the votes.

There are open Assembly seats in the School of Dentistry, College of Education, College of Fine Arts, College of Humanities, College of Law and Undergraduate Studies.

There are still open Senate seats in the College of Undergraduate Studies, College of Social Work, College of Science, College of Pharmacy, College of Nursing, College of Law, School of Dentistry, and College of Cultural and Social Transformation.

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Senior Annie Kim and freshman Moa Svedenskiold finished in the top 30 on the individual leaderboard at the ICON Invitational. | Courtesy of UH Athletics

The Houston women’s golf team finished in 15th place at the ICON Invitational with a team score of 876 (+12).

Freshman Moa Svedenskiold led the way for the Cougars with the highest individual finish of the competition as she tied for 28th with a total score of 214 (-2).

Svedenskiold played her best round of the tournament in her final nine holes as she posted a 4-under 68.

Senior Annie Kim followed closely behind as she sat in a tie for 30th with 215 (-1), posting the only other under-par score for the Cougars with a 4-under 68 in her second round.

Junior Delaney Martin and fifth-year Rebecca Earl landed one stroke from one another with scores of 224 (+8) and 225 (+9) to pick up ties in 68th and 70th places respectively.

Freshman Natalie Saint Germain rounded out team play for the Cougars as she tied for 85th place at 280 (+14).

Represented as individuals, junior Nicole Abelar, sophomores Brooke Morales and Anna Economon, and freshman Alexa Saldana all competed in the tournament as well.

Abelar finished in a tie for 30th at 215 (-1) while Saldana finished tied for 41st at 217 (+1).

Morales later finished tied for 74th at 226 (+10) and Economon took 89th place at 239 (+23).

The Cougars will now prepare for the Trinity Forest Invitational on March 6-7 at Trinity Forest Golf Club in Dallas.

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“UH women’s golf wraps up ICON Invitational” was originally posted on The Cougar

Last Thursday, Rizk and Martin faced off in the 2023 SGA presidential debates. | Anh Le/The Cougar

This week, the race for the 60th administration of the Student Government Association enters its final leg. Students may cast their ballots through Get Involved before polls close on March 3.

For those who may not have followed the lead-up to the election, this article will explore the candidates’ backgrounds, platforms and statements made during last Thursday’s SGA presidential debate.

Background

This election represents a marked departure from those conducted in the past five years. Aside from parties being able to spend $8,800 more on their campaigns, this is the first time in recent history that features an incumbent candidate. 

Representing the For the Students Party, current SGA President Joshua Martin is seeking re-election. Martin, whose administration oversaw the revisions made to the election code that allowed him to run for a second term, said his status as an SGA veteran sets him apart from the other candidate. 

“What makes me the better candidate is that I have a year of experience in the position,” Martin said. “Last year, students took me on faith. Now, there’s a record.”

Aside from serving as SGA president, Martin also has a background in Greek life. A member of Kappa Sigma himself, Martin said his campaign has been endorsed by a large number of Greek life organizations, including Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Tau Kappa Epsilon and Sigma Pi. 

His opponent, Benjamin Rizk, leads the Students Unite party. A newcomer to SGA, Rizk has previous leadership experience as a student fellow for Beto O’Rourke’s gubernatorial campaign and was formerly the co-president of Students for Beto UH.  

Simply put, Rizk said his unfaltering dedication to advancing the needs of the student body and his track record of persistence are what qualify him to serve as the next SGA president. 

“For me, it’s all about persistence. It’s all about refusing to let an issue go,” Rizk said. “When I put my mind to something, I obsess over it. I don’t stop until it’s done.”

Perceived corruption, alongside alleged issues regarding equity and transparency within the current administration, were also motivating factors in Rizk’s decision to run. During Thursday’s debate, he decried what he saw as “dark money” and other shady dealings under Martin’s administration.

Platforms

Both parties in the 2023 SGA elections have condensed their goals into three core values. 

The Students Unite campaign is prioritizing support for working students, sustainability and increased access to health and wellness services. For the Students, conversely, is campaigning to improve job placement for UH graduates, reduce textbook costs and address safety concerns on campus. 

Last Thursday’s debate shed light on how each candidate intends to accomplish their party’s goals. For Students Unite providing aid to working students starts with increasing the minimum wage for students who work on campus. 

“I know that we can raise the minimum wage to $10 because it’s been raised before,” Rizk said. “It was raised from $7.25 to $8 under a previous administration through persistence and awareness.” 

On the other side of the aisle, Martin said For the Students has a multi-faceted approach to increasing access to employment opportunities for UH students. Working with local businesses and Mayor Sylvester Turner’s office of education, Martin hopes to create a pipeline that starts in the classroom and ends with a job. 

“I see students all the time that don’t know what they want to do after college,” Martin said. “So through the Cougar Job Connection, we’ll be pairing students with local businesses so they can get their foot in the door.” 

The first of both parties’ goals, while similar in their intent to support students economically, differ greatly in approach. Students Unite is focused on students’ financial situations while enrolled, while For the Students hopes to improve their prospects post-graduation. 

For current students, Martin’s party aims to relieve the financial burdens of university life in a different way. The second campaign objective for For the Students is centered around raising awareness of the University’s recently-unveiled Cougar Textbook Access Program. CTAP was unveiled in January of 2022 and provides students with a cheaper alternative to buying books.  

“We’re going to work with the Office of Auxiliary Services so we can make sure students know about the CTAP program,” Martin said. “CTAP is a program that lets students buy any textbook for $299. That’s completely cheaper than some books, which can cost as much as $400.” 

The second goal of Students Unite focuses on supporting students’ mental health needs. Rizk hopes to achieve this goal by increasing funding for Counseling and Psychological Services and other wellness-related programs. 

“Increasing pay for CAPS counselors and improving employee retention within CAPS are two big steps we could take towards improving campus quality of life,” Rizk said. “There are students out there who can’t get the care they need, students who are on the brink of a mental breakdown because they can’t get an appointment or a follow-up.” 

The final goals of both parties are focused on the UH campus itself. For the Students is prioritizing campus safety, whereas Students, Unite! wants to address the University’s environmental impact. 

Rizk said that shifting emphasis from recycling to reducing the University’s reliance on disposable or single-use plastics is a cornerstone of his party’s goal to improve campus sustainability. This starts with replacing items made of plastic with more environmentally friendly materials. 

“Bamboo straws are a good start, as they are compostable and don’t dissolve like paper straws tend to,” Rizk said. “Additionally, reopening the Cougar Garden and installing compost bins on campus are big priorities.” 

Finally, a large part of For the Students’ safety agenda is improving lighting on UH’s main campus. Martin said he would work with administrators and UHPD to continue to address students’ safety concerns. 

“One thing we plan to do is create our light UH campaign,” Martin said. “Part of that will be establishing a hotline that students can call to report dark or unsafe areas.” 

Go vote

All students currently enrolled at UH are eligible to cast their votes before the polls close. All those who vote are automatically entered into a contest and could win a 50-inch TV, a Polaroid camera, an air fryer and an electric scooter. 

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“Students Unite vs. For the Students: What to know before voting” was originally posted on The Cougar

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.

Recently an episode of “The Last of Us,” a show based on a popular video game with the same name streaming on HBO, showed the two main characters arriving at the campus of the “University of Eastern Colorado,” the “Home of the Big Horns.” 

Many fans of the show speculated that this was a nod to Colorado State University and our beloved CAM the Ram, and the official Colorado State University Instagram and Twitter accounts posted about the possible wink toward our campus. 

Of course, it’s clear why “The Last of Us” chose to show CSU standing strong, post-apocalypse. 

Although it is, however, unclear why the show’s creators did not just ask to use the real name of the university — fans still speculate it’s because the creators wanted to give the University of Colorado Boulder kids a glimmer of hope that it could be referencing them. 

The Andrew G. Clark Building has been standing since the original ice age. Pipes bursting and filling the newspaper-riddled halls with water? No problem. It’s unphased. Asbestos? Breathe it in, strong, lung-having student. 

“When you think about it, Colorado State University would make a great fortress, so it’s really no wonder a show like “The Last of Us” would feature it on the main character’s journey.”

The apocalypse in “The Last of Us” is caused by a Cordyceps fungal infection, which is parasitic. The Cordyceps spores are airborne, and your lungs are already primed, baby! Also, everyone in Colorado does psychedelic mushrooms, so what’s the difference? 

CAM would slam his big horns into any zombie-like creature and with all the construction currently happening at the Lory Student Center, we CSU students basically have a fortress. 

It would make perfect sense for the show’s main characters to settle in and stick around CSU. They could get a CAM Squishmallow and Panda Express and take in the beautiful landscape. Plus, they’d get all of this for free because the majority of us would be dead, given the circumstances. 

I’m sure I do not speak for all of my fellow CSU students, but journalism is about stating facts and I am simply not built for that. I will never be an apocalypse girly and that’s okay with me. I’m not a runner or a survivalist. There’s potential for me to punch out one or two of those mushroom killers but certainly not a hoard of them.

CSU is home to multiple large, looming sculptures. Those make great vantage points for spotting oncoming infected hoards. CSU slam-dunked the COVID-19 pandemic compared to a lot of other universities, so what’s another? We’re a damn agriculture school. Bring on the mushroom people. 

The squirrels on campus are beefy in case the characters ran out of food, but they wouldn’t do that because it’s dark. Once you see one, how can you really be hungry? Those little faces and tracking collars are too sweet. 

Plus, those tracking collars are made to last. Use the squirrels as spy equipment.

When you think about it, Colorado State University would make a great fortress, so it’s really no wonder a show like “The Last of Us” would feature it on the main character’s journey. 

Reach Bella Eckburg at letters@collegian.com or on Twitter @yaycolor.

Mineral oil is a popular product used in a variety of applications, such as lubrication, moisturizing, and cleaning. However, many people are not sure if it goes bad over time. Understanding the shelf life of mineral oil and how to store it properly is important to ensure it remains effective. Mineral oil is a non-volatile hydrocarbon liquid that is odorless, colorless, and insoluble in water, making it a popular choice for various uses. It is also incredibly stable, non-toxic, and non-irritating, making it safe to use. So, does mineral oil go bad? The answer is yes, but it lasts a long time and is easy to store. With proper storage, you can expect mineral oil to last for several years without any noticeable changes in its properties. This article will explain how to store mineral oil and how long it can last.

Does Mineral Oil Go Bad?

Yes, mineral oil can go bad. Mineral oil is a by-product of the distillation of petroleum. It does not evaporate or react chemically and therefore does not spoil, but it can become contaminated if it is exposed to bacteria, fungi, or other contaminants.

What Is Mineral Oil?

• Mineral oil is a hydrocarbon, specifically a hydrocarbon that is a liquid at room temperature. It is also known as paraffin oil and is produced from crude oil through a distillation process. It is a refined, odorless, and tasteless product that is commonly used as a lubricant, pharmaceutical solvent, ingredient in food and beverages, and plant drying agent. 

• Mixed with other chemicals, it is also used as a wax remover, paint thinner, and in cleaning products. Mineral oil is a colorless, tasteless, and odorless liquid that is solid at room temperature. It is produced from crude oil through a process called separation and purification. 

• The oil is separated into components such as petrolatum (anhydrous), naphthenic acid, and aromatic hydrocarbons. Separated and purified so that it can be used as a medicine and in some products, such as paints and varnishes. It is also used in cosmetics and lip balms, as a lubricant, and as a pharmaceutical solvent.

How Long Does Mineral Oil Last?

1. Mineral oil will last for years if stored properly, but it is best to not store it for longer than a year. If you notice a smell, change in color, or unusual taste, you should dispose of it as that means it has gone bad. 

2. Mineral oil can last for decades, but it will eventually go rancid. Rancid oil has a strong smell and taste and it will darken over time to a yellow-brown color. If you store your mineral oil properly, it should last for several years without any noticeable changes in its properties. 

3. One way to determine how long your mineral oil has been stored properly is to take a small amount and place it on a paper plate. If it is not rancid, it should be as soft as butter. If it is rancid, it will be hard and crumbly.

Shelf Life Of Mineral Oil

• Mineral oil does not go bad, but it does go through a natural process of oxidation. This means the oil will change color over time to a yellow-brown color. This does not affect the product, but it should be stored properly. 

• The shelf life of mineral oil depends on the type of mineral oil you buy and how it is stored. The shelf life of mineral oil depends on the type of mineral oil you buy and how it is stored. Shelf life is a term used to describe the length of time a product will be useful before it starts to break down and lose effectiveness. 

• Mineral oil is a non-volatile hydrocarbon liquid that is odorless, colorless, and insoluble in water, making it a popular choice for various uses. It is also incredibly stable, non-toxic, and non-irritating, making it safe to use.

Storage Tips For Mineral Oil

1. The following are a few tips to help you store mineral oil. The most important thing to remember is to store mineral oil in a safe, airtight container. This prevents the oil from absorbing other odors from the area. 

2. Another important tip is to rotate your storage containers so that all your oils are stored at different temperatures. – Make sure your container is airtight and has a tight seal. – Avoid sunlight, as it will damage the oil.
3. Make sure the container is at room temperature, but not too hot or too cold. – Avoid storing your mineral oil for too long, as it will eventually go rancid. 

4. If you notice a smell, change in color, or unusual taste, you should dispose of it as that means it has gone bad.

How To Detect If Mineral Oil Has Gone Bad? 

• There are several ways you can detect if your mineral oil has gone bad. The easiest way to detect if your mineral oil has gone bad is to take a small amount and place it on a paper plate. 

• If it is not rancid, it will be as soft as butter. If it is rancid, it will be hard and crumbly. Another way to detect if your mineral oil has gone bad is to smell it. Rancid oil will have a strong smell and taste.

•  If it smells or tastes rancid, you should dispose of it as that means it has gone bad. You can also put a small amount of your oil in a glass container and place that in a warm area. The warmth will cause the oil to begin to go rancid. 

• Keep in mind that the above methods are the only ways to detect if your mineral oil has gone bad. They are no ways to detect if your mineral oil has gone bad.

How To Dispose Of Expired Mineral Oil? 

1. There are several ways you can dispose of expired mineral oil. The easiest way to dispose of expired mineral oil is to simply pour it into a trash bin or sink. Another way to dispose of expired mineral oil is to pour it down the drain.

2. This is the safest way, as it will prevent pollution from occurring. However, if you have a leaky pipe, it could cause a major headache for your city officials. Another way to dispose of expired mineral oil is to pour it into a plastic bottle and seal it. 

3. This is a good way to prevent pollution, as the mineral oil will not flow into the environment. If you choose to do this, make sure the seal is tight. If you detect a smell, change in color, or unusual taste, you should dispose of it as that means it has gone bad. You can also put a small amount of your oil in a glass container and place

Alternatives To Mineral Oil

• If mineral oil has gone bad or you want to try a different type of oil, here are some alternatives you can try. 

• Vegetable oil – Because vegetable oil is also derived from plants and is also liquid at room temperature, it can reasonably be used in the same applications as mineral oil. However, the shelf life of vegetable oil is much shorter, making it a better choice for short-term use.

•  Canola oil – Another option is canola oil, which has a similar composition as mineral oil. While it can be used in the same applications as mineral oil, it has a much shorter shelf life, making it best suited for short-term use.

•  Animal oil – The final oil alternative is animal oil. Like vegetable oil, it is derived from plants, but is odorless, colorless, and soluble in water, making it safe for use in a variety of applications.

Conclusion

Mineral oil is a relatively inexpensive oil derived from crude oil. While it is non-toxic and non-irritating, it does have a limited shelf life and starts to go bad after a few months of being opened. Therefore, it is important to properly store mineral oil to ensure it maintains its potency. Mineral oil alternatives also exist, but they also have a limited shelf life and should be used properly.

FAQs

Q: What is mineral oil used for?

Mineral oil is commonly used as a lubricant and moisturizer in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and food products. It can also be used to protect and preserve wood, metal, leather, and other materials.

Q: Is mineral oil toxic?

Mineral oil is non-toxic and considered safe for use in cosmetics and food products. However, it should not be ingested or applied directly to the skin as it could cause irritation or an allergic reaction.

Q: Can I put expired mineral oil down the drain?

No, expired mineral oil should not be poured down the drain as it can cause pipes to clog and create an environmental hazard. Instead, take the mineral oil to a designated waste disposal site where it can be properly disposed of.

Q: Is mineral oil safe to use?

Yes, mineral oil is safe to use when properly stored and handled. It is non-toxic and does not evaporate easily, making it an ideal product for food or cosmetics. However, it does have a limited shelf life so be sure to check the expiration date before using it.

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Leaders, local business owners and volunteers spoke at an event on Sunday hosted by the Freerange Market, owned by Cenk Emre. The Medford-based market turned collection site is responsible for donating over five million dollars and ten truckloads of supplies to relief efforts in Turkey and Syria.

Kelvin Sampson said that UH assistants Hollis Price, Quannas White and Kellen Sampson (pictured left to right) will all make excellent head coaches in the future. | Anh Le/The Cougar

When Kelvin Sampson was climbing up the coaching ladder, he noticed a trend across college basketball — Black assistant coaches’ sole responsibility was to recruit.

“I would talk to a lot of the Black assistants (and) they never got to go to practice because they had to recruit every day,” Sampson said. “I said, ‘How are you going to be prepared to be a head coach?’ They said, ‘Well, I don’t know.’”

This didn’t sit well with Sampson. So, when he got to Houston in 2014, Sampson vowed to do his part in changing this trend.

“When I came to the University of Houston, I knew that I was going to hire my guys because I had so many former Houston all-star high school players that were finishing up their careers that wanted to get started (in coaching),” Sampson said.

Bringing his guys

From the moment he arrived at UH, Sampson put his money where his mouth was.

One of his first hires was his son, Kellen Sampson, not as a sympathy hire but because of the potential he had always seen in his young apprentice.

“He always said, ‘You have upside as a coach. You didn’t have any upside as a player,’” the assistant coach said when talking about why his dad hired him.

Hollis Price won 110 games during his four seasons at Oklahoma, including helping the Sooners reach the Final Four in 2002. | Courtesy of Oklahoma athletics and UH athletics

Another one of Sampson’s original hires was Hollis Price, one of Sampson’s star guards at Oklahoma from 1999 through 2003.

While Sampson was an assistant with the Houston Rockets, Price had reached out to his former head coach about a position on the team’s summer league staff.

A week later, Price received a call from Sampson regarding a different job.

“He called me back in a week and said ‘Hollis, what do you think about coming and coaching with me at (the University of) Houston,’” Price said. “I was like ‘Coach, I’m there.’ You can’t tell coach no.”

Three years later, Sampson added another one of his former players at Oklahoma, Quannas White, to his staff.

White grew up with Price as the two played high school basketball together at St. Augustine High School in New Orleans before spending two seasons together at Oklahoma under Sampson.

In his two seasons at Oklahoma with Sampson, Quannas White was part of Sooners’ teams that reached the Final Four (2002) and Elite Eight (2003). | Courtesy of Oklahoma athletics and UH athletics

When White, who had served as an assistant coach at Tulane for two years and had just finished his first year on the Western Kentucky staff, got the offer to join the UH staff in 2017, he immediately packed his bags to reunite with his former coach.

“It was a no-brainer,” White said. “I told coach (Sampson) if I ever had the opportunity, I would come and work for him for free. That’s just the type of love and respect I have for him.”

While Kellen never played with Price or White, as they finished their final season at Oklahoma during his senior year in high school, a brotherly bond had formed between himself and his father’s star players from just hanging around the program.

Getting to work with two of his dad’s players he grew tight with as a high schooler has been a dream come true for Kellen.

“The fact that I get to work with those guys every day, I mean honestly my relationship with them means the world to me,” Kellen said. “It is bigger than just we’re all on the same staff. I think that is part of our secret sauce. It is a true brotherhood amongst the staff.”

The power of delegation

During his time as an assistant for the San Antonio Spurs under Gregg Popovich, Sampson learned the importance the assistant coaches have in preparing scouting reports.

It wasn’t Popovich who took charge of scouting the Spurs’ opponents, it was his assistants. Whichever assistant was in charge of the scouting report for the Spurs’ upcoming opponent essentially functioned as the head coach for that day. Sampson wanted to replicate this with his staff at UH.

“Part of my growth is growing my assistant coaches,” Sampson said. “The more you empower people, the more ownership they take.”

Sampson did just that, teaching his assistants what a high-quality scouting report looked like and showing them how to manage and develop a roster, stressing the importance of ensuring that the next line of players are ready when their numbers are called to prevent having to start over each year after the program inevitably loses some of its best players.

“He trained us to be really good assistant coaches first in what to look for, what to identify and what nuances to pick up on,” Kellen said about the UH head coach. “He was patient. He was hard on us but he also was complimentary of us. He was also loving. He was the master sensei that anybody could hope for.”

Learning the art of scheduling is another aspect of coaching that Sampson has taken the time and effort to teach his assistants. 

To Sampson, a good schedule varies each year based on the makeup of that season’s particular team. Sampson wants his assistants to understand the reasoning behind why he carefully selects each non-conference opponent, considering things like NET rankings as well as the strength of the team’s conference schedule, so that they are equipped to make their own schedules somewhere down the line.

“I think every head coach’s responsibility is if you’re going to go out and hire that guy then invest in him,” Sampson said. “Help him be the best he can be so when they go out they’re going to be able to help their assistants now.”

Not only has Sampson provided his assistants with plenty of tools, but he gives them endless opportunities to put those skills into practice.

Like Popovich, Sampson divides up the scouting report responsibilities among his assistants and takes the back seat behind whichever coach took the lead on preparing for UH’s next opponent.

Sampson’s assistants aren’t merely observers. Instead, he gives them the freedom to do what they were hired to do — coach.

“Experience is the best teacher,” White said. “When we scrimmage, Kellen will have the white team and I’ll have the red team. We get a chance to coach those teams and run plays and call timeouts. That’s made a huge impact on myself and Kellen as well as Hollis.”

Head coaches in waiting

Sampson has always told recruits to choose a coaching staff, not a school. Not many have been better than the UH staff since 2017.

With Kellen, Price and White on the staff, UH has won 170 games, four AAC regular-season titles, two conference tournament championships and four NCAA Tournaments, including a Final Four in 2021. This doesn’t even include the 2022-23 postseason in which the Cougars could win their third straight AAC tournament title and are currently the betting favorites to win the national championship.

UH 170 wins since the 2017-18 season are the second most in the country, trailing only Gonzaga (179). | Anh Le/The Cougar

In Sampson’s eyes, he doesn’t have three assistant coaches on his staff. He has three head coaches in waiting. 

Whether it be in the next year, 10 years down the road or anywhere in between, Sampson is confident that Kellen, Price and White are equipped with the tools to successfully run a college basketball program.

“When the time comes for them, wherever it is, they’re going to be ready to go,” Sampson said. “They’re not just recruiters. They understand how to run a program.”

Now in his 34th year as collegiate basketball head coach, Sampson has had a number of his assistants get head coaching jobs over the years.

While losing an assistant comes with bittersweet emotions, seeing his proteges move up the coaching ladder brings Sampson ultimate joy.

“Legacies are built by helping other people, not by helping yourself,” Sampson said.

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After a rough start to the season in Arizona, the Gophers headed to Fort Myers for a three-game series with St. Louis, a series in which the Gophers would not come out on top.

The extended road trip proved detrimental to Minnesota as the hitting never got going for the Gophers. Before the bottom of the 9th inning of game three, the Gophers trailed 30-6 overall in runs scored.

Feb. 24 vs. St. Louis

The Gophers jumped out to their only lead of the series in the first inning of Game 1. After St. Louis pitcher Dawson Smith retired the first two runners, Minnesota strung together three hits and scored twice, making it 2-0.

Junior shortstop Ike Mezzinga was one of the few bright spots for the Gophers in the game, going 3-4 from the plate with an RBI. No other Gopher had more than one hit, leaving five runners stranded on seven hits, resulting in a tough day at plate for Minnesota.

Minnesota kept the game close going into the seventh inning, tied at 2. The Gophers RHP Caden Capomaccio got into a bit of a jam after allowing a double to Knox Preston and hitting the next batter. With two on and only one out in the top of the seventh, St. Louis right fielder Patrick Clohisy sent one over the right field wall for a three-run home run.

The deficit proved too much for the Gophers to overcome and they fell 6-3 to St. Louis in Game 1 of the series.

Feb. 25 vs. St. Louis

In the second game, the course was different. Minnesota quickly fell behind in the second inning, and St. Louis never looked back. It was another game where the Gophers out-hit their opponents but stranded too many runners (12).

Trailing 3-1 going into the fourth inning, the Gophers received much needed help from the long ball. Sam Hunt sent a pitch from Caleb Thomson over the left field wall to bring the Gophers within a run.

It was a solid day for juniors Brett Bateman and Boston Merila, who both provided offensive help. Bateman went 2-4 at the plate with two RBIs, while Merila added a 3-4 performance from the dish, scoring once.

Minnesota had to use five different pitchers, surrendering eight runs. Those five pitchers only managed seven strikeouts over the entire game. It was a rough night on the bump for the Gophers as they would fall 8-3, effectively losing the series.

Feb. 26 vs. St. Louis

On the final day of the road trip, Minnesota was looking for its first win of the season. The result was not what they were hoping for, trailing from the jump after allowing a single to Cole Smith in the top of the first inning.

The scoring for St. Louis did not stop there, as they would tack on four more at the top of the fourth. In the inning, the St. Louis Billikins managed three hits and two walks, causing the Gophers to go to their bullpen early. Gopher George Klassen finished his second start of the year with a stat line of three earned runs allowed and five walks in just three innings pitched.

The beating continued in the top of the ninth innings, where the Billikins scored nine runs. St. Louis only needed seven hits to get nine runs because the Gophers hit four batters in the inning.

After absorbing all that punishment and trailing 16-0 going into the bottom of the ninth, Minnesota showed great heart. In the final frame, the Gophers managed to get all nine runs back with a little help from the Billikens, who had two errors in the inning. It wasn’t enough though, as St. Louis completed the sweep, finishing the game off with a 16-9 victory.

Minnesota, now 0-7, will be back in action at U.S. Bank Stadium on Wednesday against the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. It’s back to the drawing board for Head Coach John Anderson, who will look to get Minnesota its first win against the Panthers.

Since 2015 the United Women of Color and the Black/African American Cultural Center at Colorado State University have been putting on a hair show.

The Feb. 26 event in the Lory Student Center Theatre featured participating designers’ work on — you guessed it — hair. 

Maya Johnson, the vice president of United Women of Color, described the essence of the show.

“We’re just showcasing Black talent on campus and just expressing the beauty and art behind Black hair, even if it’s adding hair to your own hair or using your own hair,” Johnson said.

It being her first year in the vice president position, Johnson expressed the learning curve of planning the event.

“So I think it was stressful but also a good opportunity to get more connections with people and build relationships with some of the pro-staff in the Black/African American Cultural Center,” Johnson said.

“We took on our different roles, and we made it happen,” said Taslima Yusuf, president of United Women of Color.

Not only did The Hair Show feature art, it also featured a few local vendors selling jewelry and hair care products. There was also delicious food offered to all participants and audience members.

“Not everybody might be interested in hair, but some people stay for the vendors and stay for the show,” Yusuf said. 

The interest in hair, however, did not disappoint. This year’s theme was “Blackprint: The Original Blueprint.” The two designers who showcased their hair designs were Precious Oladoye and Angela Frierson.

The show had three categories, with designers going head-to-head. The first category was “Throwback,” which featured old-school styles. The second was “Pushing the Boundaries,” which featured a new and innovative style, and the third was “Freestyle,” which gave the stylists a chance to show off in whatever way they wanted.

“I think one thing to note is that it’s for everyone. It is not just for Black people. It is not just for Black women. It is open to any and everyone because I think it’s good to include everybody and let them know that this is an important part of our culture and our heritage.” –Taslima Yusuf, president of United Women of Color

After all the models showed styles, Oladoye was named the 2023 Hair Show winner.

“Just getting closer with my clients and just helping my hair models be closer with one another too and to see how they feel and how confident they are (is my favorite part),” Oladoye said.

As the event grows, participation will only grow as well.

“I think more people should come because it’s like an amazing experience,” Oladoye said. “You can see hairstylists from around Fort Collins.”

The other contestant, Frierson, was thrilled to show her designs to CSU students.

“I’m a hairstylist here in town, so this was a great opportunity to just get out and support the Black History Month festivities that they do,” Frierson said. “They do this every year; it’s always a really great time, so I was glad to come out and support.”

With the conclusion of The Hair Show, both stylists were recognized for their beautiful work.

“I think one thing to note is that it’s for everyone,” Yusuf said. “It is not just for Black people. It is not just for Black women. It is open to any and everyone because I think it’s good to include everybody and let them know that this is an important part of our culture and our heritage.”

Reach Emmalee Krieg at life@collegian.com or on Twitter @CSUCollegian.