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The Student News Site of Colorado State University

The Rocky Mountain Collegian
The Student News Site of Colorado State University

The Rocky Mountain Collegian
Collegian Reviews (Illustration by Caleb Carpenter | Collegian)

‘Summer of ’84’ breaks all the rules when it comes to serial killer movies

Claire Oliver • August 20, 2018
“Summer of '84” seems like another '80s thriller about your friendly neighborhood serial killer and a group of lanky boys who try to solve the mystery that is plaguing their suburban neighborhood. Somehow solving this mystery, the group will ultimately have the perfect summer.
Pictured here is some staff from the 2017-2018 school year. Each year brings new faces and backgrounds to the arts and culture desk, which helps expand coverage of different interests. (Courtesy of Randi Mattox)

About The Collegian arts and culture desk

Sarah Ehrlich and Claire Oliver • August 20, 2018
The culture of Fort Collins is vibrant and alive. There are many interesting people and events in our community, and it's hard to describe them all in just a few words. Fort Collins is home to a diverse set of people that include artists, entrepreneurs, scholars and inventors who all have a story worth sharing.
Meet your editors: Claire Oliver, arts and culture editor

Meet your editors: Claire Oliver, arts and culture editor

Claire Oliver • August 20, 2018
Claire Oliver is The Rocky Mountain Collegian arts and culture editor for the 2018-2019 year. 
Nicole Row is the bassist of Panic! at the Disco and performed alongside Brendon Urie. (Sarah Ehrlich | Collegian)

Panic! At the Disco ignites Denver with an electric performance during ‘Pray for the Wicked’ tour

Claire Oliver • August 9, 2018
Middle school fans, as well as new generation fans, gathered at a sold-out Pepsi Center in Denver on Aug. 7 for Panic! At the Disco’s “Pray for the Wicked Tour.” This time the OG fan's could legally drink beer while listening to “One of the Drunks.”
Collegian Reviews (Illustration by Caleb Carpenter | Collegian)

CSU music faculty leads rendition of ‘Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street’

Claire Oliver • July 26, 2018
Colorado State University’s summer conducting seminar students had a chance to showcase their abilities in their final concert conducted this past Saturday.
Dr. Temple Grandin's books for the signing this coming Saturday. All the books are available for purchase at Barnes and Noble. (Claire Oliver | Collegian)

Temple Grandin to speak about her career and promote her new book, ‘Calling all Minds: How to Think and Create Like an Inventor’ in Fort Collins this weekend

Claire Oliver • June 21, 2018

A hands-on experience using tools to build and invent may sound like a thing of the past, but esteemed writer and professor Temple Grandin, Ph.D says otherwise in her new book, 'Calling all Minds:...

March is Women's History Month. Books written by powerful female authors and may provide inspiration. (Ashley Potts | Collegian)

Ditch Netflix and read: 5 books to read this summer

Claire Oliver • May 7, 2018

Summer is a great time to unwind and relax. There is time to read and sleep and just reconnect with the people in our lives. Reading is just one of the ways to relax and engage your mind at the same time.   As...

The ensemble of Colorado State University's production of "Urinetown" joins in song to support the rebellion for the privilege to pee free. (John Eisley)

Colorado State’s production of ‘Urinetown’ entertains, enchants with a stunning set and strong ensemble

Claire Oliver • April 30, 2018

The name "Urinetown" may cause some confusion, but the new Colorado State University production of the hit Broadway musical is fun, hilarious and entertaining.  The show takes place in a small town...

The authors of the GreyRock Review hold up their book. (Mackenzie Pinn | Collegian)

‘Greyrock Review’ editorial staff shares their favorite poems for National Poetry Month

Claire Oliver • April 24, 2018

April is National Poetry Month and a very fitting time for the release of the 2018 edition of Colorado State University’s “Greyrock Review." "Greyrock Review" is a literary journal that helps...

Patty Goble is a professor in CSU's music and theatre department. Goble has appeared in various Boadway musicals and has performed at the Tony Awards. Goble is currently working on CSU's production of Urinetown. (Abby Flitton | Collegian)

Studying under the stars: Vocal professor Patty Goble draws on Broadway career during preparation for CSU’s upcoming production of ‘Urinetown’

Claire Oliver • April 23, 2018

A Broadway star made her way down from the Great White Way to share her experience with Colorado State University students. Patty Goble experienced a very expansive theatrical career in Chicago, Toronto...

The cover of the new edition of Andy Steves travel book for budget and student travelers. Photo Courtesy of Avalon Travel.

Andy Steves, author of ‘Europe City Hopping on a Budget,’ to speak at Old Firehouse Books Tuesday

Claire Oliver • April 20, 2018

Studying abroad is a trip in itself, but when the classroom becomes crowded, branching out to a new city can seem like a great way to experience not only the country you’re in but the cities and...

Pedro Hernandez and his mom, Jessica Perez, discuss systemic issues with the New York Police Department in a Q&A at the third annual ACT Human Rights Film Festival. Just moments before, the audience watched "Crime + Punishment," a documentary by Stephen Maing that follows Hernandez's unlawful detainment at Riker's Island for attempted murder. He was held in the jail for 8 months on a $250,000 bail for a crime that was later dismissed without trial. (Randi Mattox | Collegian)

ACT Human Rights Film Festival: ‘Crime + Punishment’ sheds light on the NYPD’s racially-charged, illegal actions

Claire Oliver • April 13, 2018

Prejudice runs deep into the roots of American history. And today it is present in the very institutions that are supposed to be keeping our citizen’s safe including our police departments.  “Crime...

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