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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...

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...

Tiana Fuentes (8), and Abby Hunt (2), performs during the School of Music, Theatre and Dance's production of "The Wolves,"

‘The Wolves’ at CSU takes hyperrealism to the fields

Emmalee Krieg, Staff Reporter October 5, 2022

Soccer season at Colorado State University began this year like all others: cleats, warmup drills, drama and stage directions. “The Wolves” by Sarah DeLappe, directed by Saffron Henke, was performed...

Logan Baker, lead singer of the band Neighborhood Watch, performs on the Lory Student Center lawn with the rest of his group including, CJ Herbert, Ian McMurry, Toby Yoder, and Sage Franks Sept. 16.

Battle of the Bands winners Neighborhood Watch take FoCo by storm

Christina Jacobson, Guest Author September 27, 2022

Neighborhood Watch, a relatively new band local to Fort Collins, recently gained popularity through playing at well-known venues such as The Lyric and winning KCSU’s Battle of the Bands competition. ...

Documentary filmmakers answer questions in a panel during the Horsetooth Fest

Horsetooth film festival brings people together over the art of film

Alex Hasenkamp, Arts and Entertainment Director September 12, 2022

Horsetooth Fest, previously known as Horsetooth International Film Festival, kicked off its festivities Thursday at The Elizabeth Hotel terrace. The festival is on its fourth year of exhibiting local...

Motorman Greg Koch guides the Fort Collins Trolley Car 25

Embrace the last days of summer on the Fort Collins Trolley

Serena Bettis, Editor in Chief August 31, 2022

For a quintessential Fort Collins summer experience, hop on the historic Fort Collins Trolley before fall officially begins. A trolley ride costs $2 for adults and offers a refreshing trip (when the...

Image of a blue and red ram wearing 3D glasses as a film strip is displayed behind it.

In the mood for a good spook? Check out these films

Alex Hasenkamp, Arts and Entertainment Director August 29, 2022

October is approaching, meaning the plentiful release of scary movies is upon us.  If you find pleasure in sitting on your couch in a panicked state as you watch the main character reach slowly toward...

Image of a blue and red ram wearing 3D glasses as a film strip is displayed behind it.

Netflix’s ‘Purple Hearts’ proves love shouldn’t conquer all

Ivy Secrest, Life and Culture Director August 22, 2022

Netflix’s new romance “Purple Hearts” starts with the promise of health care and increased income from a fake military marriage. It ends with one of the more concerning messages you could project...

Stand up comedian Michelle Buteau performs at the Lory Student Center Grand Ballroom April 30.

Seales, Buteau bring race, sexual health, solidarity to comedy

Kota Babcock, Arts and Culture Director May 3, 2022
On April 30, comedians Michelle Buteau and Amanda Seales graced the Lory Student Center Ballroom with stories of being high, young and in love.
Mx Freudian Slip performs at the annual Colorado State University drag show as cash thrown onstage by crowd members rains down

CSU drag show brings back energy, representation to community

Katrina Leibee, Editor in Chief April 18, 2022

Performers brought glitz, glamour and energy to the Lory Student Center Grand Ballroom April 16 for Drag Show: Resurrection. After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, visitors finally packed the ballroom...

The logo for the ACT film festival on a check-in table March 31, 2022.

ACT Human Rights Film Festival ends with powerful message

Maddy Erskine, Arts and Culture Editor April 4, 2022
The seventh annual ACT Human Rights Film Festival was a reminder and example of the importance of conversation, learning and understanding the issues many face in this world and the complexities of society's history and present. 
Colorado State chair of the department of communication studies Greg Dickinson addresses the crowd at the ACT film festival March 31, 2022.

ACT Human Rights Film Festival premieres, discusses corruption

Kadyn Thorpe, Arts and Culture Reporter April 3, 2022

After two years, the ACT Human Rights Film Festival returned in person and ready to make up for lost time. From March 31 to April 3, the ACT Human Rights Film Festival held 12 human rights-related film...

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