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A child sitting on an adult's lap at the Fort Collins Book Fest Feb. 3. The Book Fest is held in the Old Town Library in Fort Collins.

Old Town Library hosts annual Book Fest kickoff party

Sophia Masia, Staff Reporter February 8, 2023

The Fort Collins Book Fest kickoff party took place at Old Town Library Feb. 3, celebrating the eighth annual Book Fest.  The Poudre River Public Library District is partnering with Colorado State...

Artist Nicholas Galanin speaks about his mural in the Lory Student Center

Indigenous artist brings his artistic philosophy to campus

Katherine Borsting, Staff Reporter January 26, 2023

Art is a form of storytelling, and it is able to convey information the spoken word often cannot. It is commonly left to the viewer to decide what emotions to feel or what questions to ask. Many use...

The Lincoln Center Nutcracker: A holiday classic

The Lincoln Center Nutcracker: A holiday classic

Alexander Wilson, Social Media Coordinator January 18, 2023

Sugarplum fairies dancing across the stage bring the holiday spirit to many people during the dark and cold winter.  Over winter break, Contemporary Dance Academy performed the timeless ballet "The...

A crowd gathers at the Curfman Gallery in Colorado State University's Lory Student Center for the Student Art Exhibition

Annual Student Art Exhibition is now open

Barnaby Atwood, Staff Reporter December 1, 2022

Students' art pieces are featured in the Curfman Gallery in Colorado State University's Lory Student Center for the Student Art Exhibition. The gallery, ran by the LSC Arts Program, rotates through...

Colorado State University’s School of Music Theatre and Dance presents "Spring Awakening" with music by Duncan Sheik, book and lyrics by Steven Sater.

‘Spring Awakening’ brings light to teen issues

Alexander Wilson, Social Media Coordinator November 10, 2022

On Friday, Nov. 4, the cast and crew of "Spring Awakening" celebrated their opening night.  The musical, adapted from the 1891 play by Frank Wedekind, will run through Nov. 13 at the University Theatre...

Andrew Elofson, Sara Perez, Kelsey Gant, Sulove Tripathee and Noah Sauls of Denver, Colorado pop-punk band Suitable Miss

Alternative pop-punk band Suitable Miss encourages inclusivity

Sophia Masia, Staff Reporter November 3, 2022

Suitable Miss is a Denver-based alternative band looking to diversify the Colorado music scene. The band was formed in 2019 by cousins and best friends Kelsey Gant, bassist, and Sarah Perez, lead vocalist. “Me...

Umbrellas dangle in an alley outside of Happy Lucky's Teahouse in Fort Collins

Fort Collins Ghost Tour uncovers haunted stories

Emmalee Krieg, Staff Reporter October 24, 2022

Creaky floorboards, shadowed corners and the musky smell of dust fill a dark room. Did something just brush against your shoulder? Or was it someone? Fort Collins is rich with history. So rich that...

CSU Homecoming & Family Weekend 2022 schedule

CSU Homecoming & Family Weekend 2022 schedule

Sam Hutton, Staff Reporter October 10, 2022

Colorado State University is hosting its annual Homecoming & Family Weekend beginning Oct. 13. The weekend encompasses activities for members of the CSU and Fort Collins communities and visitors. Below...

Colorado State University Marching Band Tuba players march toward Canvas Stadium for the homecoming football game against the San Jose State University Spartans. CSU won the game 32-14 Oct. 9. (Garrett Mogel | The Collegian)

‘Keeping the tradition alive’: The Alumni Marching Band legacy

DJ Vicente, Staff Reporter October 10, 2022

With this year's Homecoming & Family Weekend swiftly approaching, students, staff, family and the Fort Collins community will experience some of Colorado State University’s finest festivities and...

People stand outside the Colorado State University Lory Student Center to watch the homecoming bonfire before the firework display and lighting of the A Oct. 8. (Garrett Mogel | The Collegian)

Homecoming is back: Carrying on beloved historical traditions

Emmalee Krieg, Staff Reporter October 10, 2022

Homecoming is back, and like many Colorado State University traditions, it's still going strong. After a not-so-conventional Homecoming in previous years due to COVID-19, staff and students alike are as...

During the President's Fall Address, Interim President Rick Miranda speaks to a crowd of students, alumni and faculty about how the university overcame the pandemic

President’s Fall Address marks new beginnings for CSU

Sam Hutton, Staff Reporter October 3, 2022

The annual Colorado State University Fall Address and University Picnic was held Sept. 29 for the first time since 2019. The event, held on the southwest corner of The Oval, included performances from...

Leroy Twarogowski and Marie Coté Twarogowski stand in the Meno House Gallery

Snow and chickens: Leroy Twarogowski’s art in retrospect

Ivy Secrest, Life and Culture Director September 27, 2022

Looking around Meno Home Studios, it is evident a lifetime of artistic development went into the curation of Leroy Twarogowski’s “In Retrospect” exhibition.  With a focus on family, the natural...

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