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A sign outside The Lyric advertises its weekly open mic nights June 14, 2021.

ACT Film Fest to bring social justice, war narratives to FoCo

Kota Babcock, Arts and Culture Director March 23, 2022

Starting Thursday, March 31 with an opening night reception, the ACT Human Rights Film Festival will bring music, art and war to the Fort Collins community through a variety of events. With film viewings,...

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‘Fresh’ borrows common horror tropes to create a unique story

Hailee Stegall, Arts and Culture Reporter March 22, 2022

Hulu has an iffy track record when it comes to originals. Movies like “Run” (2020) and shows such as “The Handmaid’s Tale” have made a splash throughout the media. The kicker is they’re exclusive...

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Netflix’s new dark comedy-thriller will keep you guessing

Kadyn Thorpe, Arts & Culture February 23, 2022
"The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window" (yes, it is a mouthful) was released on Netflix in late January. In just one weekend, the deadpan show held a spot on Netflix’s Top 10 list, and people were obsessed. 
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‘Don’t Look Up’: A disturbingly accurate parody of US society

Chase Hontz, Arts and Culture Reporter February 3, 2022

Over the course of his career, director Adam McKay has proven that he is not one to shy away from bold social or political commentary. While many know him best for his mindless and hysterical classic...

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Thom LaFond talks solo album ‘The Moon Leans In’

Kota Babcock, Arts and Culture Director January 27, 2022
Named for his time spent under the stars while recording, Thom LaFond's debut album “The Moon Leans In” traverses genres to create melodies that stick with listeners. Recorded in rural Lyons, Colo., LaFond said his album takes inspiration from musicians like Mac Miller and Billie Holiday.
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‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ offers fans nostalgia

Brooke Pippin, Arts and Culture Reporter January 20, 2022
The final installment in the current Spider-Man trilogy starring Tom Holland, "Spider-Man: No Way Home," implements what fans have been asking for and appeals to multiple generations of Spider-Man fans. The excitement and anticipation around this movie among Marvel fans was surreal. 
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In Defense Of: Respecting fruitcake as a holiday dessert

Scotty Powell December 8, 2021
Whether the weather likes it or not –– it’s wintertime. This means that the holiday season is here–– that glorious time of year when we all once again pull our great-grandmothers’ copy of “American Cookery" out of its lonely spot in the darkest corner of our kitchen pantry and resurrect the most bizarre culinary confections from their dank and dusty pages.
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‘Squid Game’ shows us the real horror is capitalism

Cat Blouch November 1, 2021

When "Squid Game" came to Netflix in late September, it didn't take long for it to become a worldwide hit. Millions of people across the globe tuned in to watch a compelling Korean drama about a group...

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Ranking the ridiculous but iconic ‘Halloweentown’ movies

Maddy Erskine October 27, 2021

For all the '90s and early-2000s kids, the Halloweentown franchise was the ultimate movie series to watch in October. If you didn’t own the DVDs, you may have been like me and taped each movie when...

Ben Haney, assistant podcast director at Colorado State University, at his desk behind the DJ Booth under Lory Student Center Oct 11. Haney stated. “I’m so invested into everything, but it can get hard sometimes when I have to schedule training sessions with people and have client podcasts that I have to edit and I have to do other station familiar things. It’s not that stressful but it can be on top of other things.” (The Collegian | Grayson Reed)

KCSU students create unique podcasts, gain experience

Brooke Pippin October 13, 2021

Editor's Note: Read the Spanish version of this article here. The KCSU FM production studio is decorated with dozens of glittering CDs, scattered notes and recording equipment. Centered on the...

'These Seven Sicknesses' reflects on society within a pandemic

‘These Seven Sicknesses’ reflects on society within a pandemic

Ivy Secrest October 13, 2021

A burst of mist fills the room, the lights shift and a bizarre chanting song begins, welcoming the audience to “These Seven Sicknesses.” Written by Sean Graney and directed by Saffron Henke, the...

Waffles tilts his head at the sound of the camera shutter while at the Tour De Corgi in Fort Collins Colorado Oct. 2. (Garrett Mogel | The Collegian)

Tour de Corgi brings corgi fans, rescues together

Hailee Stegall October 6, 2021

Tour de Corgi, one of Fort Collins' most popular events, returned this past weekend to the streets of Old Town. Last year, the event was held entirely online. For the seventh year, corgi owners from...

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