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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

The Student News Site of Colorado State University

The Rocky Mountain Collegian

The Student News Site of Colorado State University

The Rocky Mountain Collegian

Emily Harnden, a third year fiction MFA student at CSU, reads her piece at the season finale of the ForkSocket reading series. ForkSocket is a literary reading series with a touch of absurdism humor put on by CSU MFA students, which is held at Wolverine Farm Letterpress and Publick House. {Abby Flitton | Collegian}

Wolverine Farm’s Fork Socket reading displayed narrative art, humor Friday evening

Nick Botkin March 31, 2018
Attendees at the Fork Socket reading series season finale in Fort Collins, Colorado discuss the reading's impact.
Two people laughing | Photo courtesy of Wikimedia.org

CSU reacts: How does comedy affect your life?

Nick Botkin March 29, 2018
Colorado State University students discuss comedy's impact on their lives and worldviews.
Miles Gilbert, a sophomore English major, said listening to music inspires him when he is in a dry spell while writing (Photo courtesy of Nick Botkin/Rocky Mountain Collegian)

CSU reacts: Does music make studying noteworthy?

Nick Botkin March 22, 2018
Colorado State University students discuss the impact of music on their studying.
Abby Waski, a sophomore business marketing major, said that social media helps her follow notifications on Canvas and set up study groups (Photo courtesy of Nick Botkin)

CSU reacts: How has social media impacted your student experience?

Nick Botkin March 21, 2018
Colorado State students describe how social media impacts their on-campus experiences
Thoroughbreds offers a psychological and   character-driven psychological experience for viewers. (Photo courtesy of Focus Pictures)

Lyric movie review: ‘Thoroughbreds’ offers a dark, psychological ride

Nick Botkin March 21, 2018
A review of Cory Finley's 2018 drama film, "Thoroughbreds."
Alex Lae, a junior environmental geology major, said the most obnoxious English-language word for him is moist.

CSU reacts: What are, like, the worst words?

Nick Botkin March 20, 2018
Colorado State University students discuss their choices for most annoying words in the English language.
The Lyric Cinema in Fort Collins screened The Big Lebowski to an audience of approximately 200 in honor of the movies 20th anniversary (Photo courtesy of Nick Botkin)

Lyric’s 20th anniversary ‘Lebowski’ screening bowls audience with subversive ethos

Nick Botkin March 6, 2018
A review of the Lyric Cinema's 20th anniversary screening of "The Big Lebowski" in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Catching a musical performance or show at the Lincoln Center is one of many ways for students to enjoy spring break, Fort Collins-style. (Jenn Yingling | Collegian)

8 ways to enjoy Spring Break in Fort Collins

Nick Botkin March 6, 2018
Suggestions for Colorado State students to celebrate spring break without leaving Fort Collins.
The Lyric Cinema is commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Big Lebowskis release with a screening March 6 at 7 pm. (Photo courtesy of Gramercy Pictures).

Lyric’s ‘Lebowski’ screening to tie the community together

Nick Botkin March 1, 2018
A preview of the 20th anniversary screening of "The Big Lebowski" at the Lyric Cinema in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Game Night adheres to formulaic tropes, but still offers a plethora of laughter and comic banter (Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures)

‘Game Night’ is predictable but replete with winning laughter

Nick Botkin February 24, 2018
Review of 2018's "Game Night" with Jason Bateman and Rachel McAdams.
Photo courtesy of Public Domain Pictures

Love is all you need: 8 songs for Valentine’s Day

Nick Botkin February 14, 2018
10 Valentine's Day recommendations for lovers, such as Chet Baker's "My Funny Valentine" and Tchaikovsky's "Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture."
Ways to celebrate a solo Valentines Day

Ways to celebrate a solo Valentine’s Day

Nick Botkin February 13, 2018
Valentine's Day recommendations for the single student, such as hanging out with friends and taking a day trip.
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