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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

The Student News Site of Colorado State University

The Rocky Mountain Collegian

Campus Director Alex Amchislavskiy and Board Member Nevan Mandel laugh with eachother during an interview with reporter Emma Turner. (Javon Harris | Collegian)

Hillel supports Jewish students, stands with other minoritized groups

Emma Turner October 18, 2017
Hillel at CSU is one of 550 international units that serves as a religious student organization and family for Jewish students throughout the university system. The group is known well for their weekly Shabbat dinners, commitment to sustainability and involvement in interfaith events. Students lead and run all events and activities. There are three regional chapters of Hillel of Colorado
The Lincoln Center, located on Magnolia Street, is a performance venue and visual arts center in Fort Collins. (Jenn Yingling | Collegian)

The Lincoln Center showcases Martha Graham’s iconic contemporary dance style

Emma Turner October 4, 2017
The Martha Graham Dance Company was established in 1926. Graham herself was known as a key leader in the development of modern dance. So influential was she, that many dancers and patrons categorize her dance style as a genre on its own. Her leadership defined contemporary dance as uniquely American.
CSU Lutheran Campus Ministries adapt to political climate

CSU Lutheran Campus Ministries adapt to political climate

Emma Turner October 2, 2017
Lutheran Campus Ministries at CSU, otherwise known as LuMin, is a student organization which aims to connect students of faith with each other and with the community. LuMin belongs to the Rocky Mountain synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America or ELCA. A synod is a smaller functioning region of the ELCA which acts as a sort of national body for the church. There are seven total campus ministries in the Rocky Mountain synod.
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CSU production of “Three Sisters” experiences rough opening night at UCA

Emma Turner September 30, 2017
“Three Sisters,” by Anton Chekov opened Friday night at the University Center for the Arts under the direction of Walt Jones. A moderate audience gathered and several expressed enjoyment of the show.
CSU Ram Catholic campus ministry supports spiritual development, creates community

CSU Ram Catholic campus ministry supports spiritual development, creates community

Emma Turner September 25, 2017
Ram Catholic is a Colorado State University Student Organization. The Catholic Campus Ministry operates in partnership with Saint John XXIII Newman Center. It claims to provide spiritual support for students in the transitional time created by college.
Zulu music inspires small audience at Music in the Museum Concert Series

Zulu music inspires small audience at Music in the Museum Concert Series

Emma Turner September 13, 2017
John Seesholtz and a small student-ensemble sang South African music at the Gregory Allicar Museum of Art Tuesday night. The music was a mixture of praise and protest songs from the Zulu culture. Each piece was related in someway to the art which surrounded the audience. The performance left the room in a state of inspiration and rejoicing.
(Photo courtesy of Austin OBrien)

Jack Johnson’s new album highlights social issues with beach-rock tunes

Emma Turner September 13, 2017
“All the Light Above It Too” seems to question many aspects of the world and within it, human interactions. Each song makes a claim about the current state of humanity, society or the individual and often offers solutions to problems in those arenas. The album was released on September eighth and counts as Jack Johnson’s seventh studio album. Much like the last six, the sounds of this set are easy-going and rhythmic. “All the Light Above It Too” gives off classic Jack Johnson vibes while posing new and relevant questions to the listener.
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