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Breaking: CSU announces SNL’s Marcello Hernandez as RamFest headliner

Ruby Secrest, Arts and Entertainment Editor March 24, 2025

Colorado State University has announced this year's RamFest headliner. While RamEvents showcased musical talents last year, this year they will be hosting beloved Saturday Night Live comedian, Marcello...

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Surfside 7: Fort Collins’ vibrant hub where live music thrives

Riley Paling, Staff Reporter November 12, 2024

Nestled in the heart of Fort Collins, Surfside 7 has become a beloved institution for local music lovers and touring acts alike. Known for its laid-back vibe, eclectic lineup and intimate setting, the...

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‘Black Table’ discusses places of community for minorities in Yale history

Isabella Becker, Staff Reporter November 3, 2024

Editor's Note: This story has been updated to reflect a correction in listing organizers for the event.  Members of the Colorado State University communications studies department, the CSU Office for...

Members of the Colorado State University Marching Band play trumpet during the CSU Fight Song Oct. 30th. The band performed at the opening of the football game against Boise State University in Canvas Stadium. (Connor McHugh | The Collegian)

CSU Marching Band: Exploring history of CSU’s largest student organization

Janaya Stafford, Staff Reporter October 25, 2024

The Colorado State University Marching Band is comprised of around 250 members with students from every college working toward various degrees. This diverse group of musicians is a staple in CSU sports...

5 horror books to get you in the Halloween mood

5 horror books to get you in the Halloween mood

Audrey Weishaar, Staff Reporter October 24, 2024

For book lovers, there are never too many book suggestions. However, after a little while, they begin to overlap, especially when looking for specific types of books. Have no fear, for the books listed...

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Silent Hill 2 Remake is masterstroke of survival horror, love letter to fans

Christian Arndt, Life and Culture Editor October 10, 2024

Grotesque and utterly disturbing, the Silent Hill 2 Remake is exactly what fans hoped for, exceeding all expectations. The story follows James Sunderland, a man whose wife, Mary Sunderland, passed...

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India Nite celebrates culture, heritage through various events

Sananda Chandy, Staff Reporter October 8, 2024

Cheering echoed across the ballroom, uplifting melodious singers and musicians and upbeat and soulful dancers. India Nite highlighted diverse identities across the Indian subcontinent through performances,...

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FoCo LGBTQIA+ comedy scene shines at New Belgium Brewery

Riley Paling, Staff Reporter October 8, 2024

Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect the correct headliner, Calvin Reid.  The vibrant energy of Colorado's queer comedy scene took center stage Thursday, Oct. 3, at New Belgium Brewery...

Julia Jones performs as Celimene in Bas Bleu Theatre's production of "School for Lies" Sept. 19. The show runs from Sept. 21 to Oct. 13 in Old Town Fort Collins.

Bas Bleu’s ‘School of Lies’ brings modern twist in rhythmic comedy

Jenna Landry, Staff Reporter October 2, 2024

Fast-paced rhymes and riddles, satire and sexual innuendos will leave you exhausted from laughter. You might want to take your wig off if you have one. Written by Davis Ives, "School of Lies" is a modern...

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Battle of the Bands showcases talent, unity

Riley Paling, Staff Reporter September 25, 2024

Colorado State University's campus came alive Sept. 19 as student bands took the stage for the highly anticipated annual Battle of the Bands competition. The event, held on the Lory Student Center West...

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Space Marine 2 is hoard-based shooter game fans have been waiting for

Chace Silvey, Staff Reporter September 25, 2024

Due to overbalancing fans of Arrowhead Game Studios, Helldivers 2 has been itching for a new hoard-based game. Saber Interactive’s Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, a third-person hack-and-slash game...

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History of indie rock is vast, important to new music

Christian Arndt, Life and Culture Editor September 20, 2024

Indie music is often associated with reverbed guitar riffs and soft-sounding vocals, but the vastness of indie music has much more depth than one might think. Originating in the '70s, indie music became...

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