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4th annual Tour de Corgi brings costumes, tail wags to Old Town

4th annual Tour de Corgi brings costumes, tail wags to Old Town

Graham Shapley September 30, 2018
Every dog has its day, and Fort Collins’ fourth annual Tour de Corgi was a chance for a whole breed to get the spotlight. The morning was cold in Civic Center Park, though as the dogs gathered
Jacob Bielmaier, a sophmore theatre student, performs as Steven Mead Johnson in CSU's production of 'The Laramie Project.' (Lauryn Bolz | Collegian)

CSU remembers the life and death of Matthew Shepard in their production of ‘The Laramie Project’

Walker Discoe and Lauryn Bolz September 27, 2018
Approaching the 20th anniversary of Shepard’s death, The Colorado State Theatre program is bringing the story back where it started, and performing "The Laramie Project."
Matilda the corgi wears sunglasses to the 3rd annual Tour De Corgi. (Miranda Moses | Collegian)

Tour de Corgi returns this September for another day of costumed cuteness

Graham Shapley September 25, 2018

For the fourth year running, an invasion of corgis is returning to Fort Collins on Saturday, Sept. 29. The annual Tour de Corgi will be taking place at Civic Center Park, culminating in a parade through...

Madison McBurney hula-hoops with 4 hoops. “I have been hooping for 6.5 years,” said McBurney. “My favorite part of hooping is how it makes my body and mind feel. Learning new tricks and skills makes me feel good about myself and it’s also a great workout.” McBurney was part of the award-winning Hoop Troupe, The Hustletown Hoopers who won a hoopie award from hooping.com in 2017. (Sara Graydon | Collegian)

Flow Expo: celebration of Fort Collins’ most colorful and fearless performers

Sara Graydon September 24, 2018

Spectra Circus Entertainment put on a Flow Expo at the Colorado Room on Sept. 23 in Fort Collins, Colo.— The Flow Expo showcased 17 performers with over 60 acts. The performances ranged from aerial...

The Downtown Artery features Glass Cases's first ever performance; the band officially formed in February and has been working hard ever since. With Austin Seifert on the ukulele and Alex Van Keulen on the bass, the duo write original music together (Maya Shoup | Collegian).

Fort Collins band Glass Cases gears up for debut EP release

Walker Discoe September 24, 2018
The three members of alt-indie band Glass Cases are busy working hard to prove themselves as musicians, including the release a new EP.
The CSU LGBTQ+ Flag hangs in front of shelter #7 of City Park, for the Pride Resource Center's annual "Queer-B-Q." Mackenzie Pinn | Collegian

CSU’s Pride Resource Center promotes diversity, inclusivity during annual Queer-B-Q

Elena Waldman September 23, 2018
Now heading into its 20th year at CSU, the Pride Resource Center (PRC) started the semester off strong with its annual community barbecue last week at the City Park Reservation Shelter. Despite the stormy weather, the colloquial "Queer-B-Q" was full of laughter, conversation and food.
Bruce Gammonley plays Alan Raleigh, a lawyer who is always attached to his mobile phone. (Collegian | Lauryn Bolz)

Student-led ‘God of Carnage’ showcases CSU’s theatrical talent

Lauryn Bolz September 19, 2018

Theatre can be a challenging art form to conquer. Directors need inspiration, dedicated actors, a set, lights and everything has to come together seamlessly to transport the audience into the world...

The College of Agricultural Sciences hosts the 2017 Ag Day on the West Lawn of the Lory Student Center on Sept. 9, 2017. (Photo courtesy of John Eisele/Colorado State University Photography)

Ag Day 2018 reminds CSU that agriculture is for everybody

Linc Thomas September 18, 2018
Everybody eats. CSU understands that significance, which is why every year hands and hooves are joined to celebrate Ag Day.
'Mr. Perfect' explores the philosophical boundaries of romantic comedies

‘Mr. Perfect’ explores the philosophical boundaries of romantic comedies

Ryan Lueck September 17, 2018

Between tumultuous failed sexual encounters, quavering romance and existential angst, "Mr. Perfect" uses sharp wit to make a cheerful, entertaining and jocular exploration on the role of romance and arbitrary...

Zeb, the red healer, jumps through an obstacle at the Doggie Olympics Sept. 16. (Ashley Potts | Collegian)

Fort Collins dogs raise money for community at 23rd annual Doggie Olympics

Miranda Moses September 16, 2018

  Amongst the array of dog-centered events Fort Collins offers annually, the Doggie Olympics gives four-legged residents a chance to show that they are not just pretty, fuzzy faces.  Dogs of...

Emmy award-winning composer Ramin Djawadi's Game of Thrones Live Concert Experience made its stop in Denver on Friday night. The Game of Thrones Live Concert Experience is on its second North American Tour. Djawadi was awarded the Emmy for an Outstanding Music Composition for a Series in early September of 2018 for his score in the last episode of season 7, "The Dragon and the Wolf." (Matt Tackett | Collegian)

Game of Thrones live concert returns to Denver, brings fans together

Austin Fleskes September 16, 2018

When you play the Game of Thrones, you win or you die. Or you could just listen to some great music. The Game of Thrones live concert experience returned to Denver Friday, Sept. 16 to bring fans the...

A colorfully decorated skull lays atop an altar in El Centro inside the Lory Student Center. The altar was set up in celebration of Dia De Los Muertos, meaning Day of the Dead in English. The Mexican holiday begins October 31st and lasts until November 2nd, where it is believed that the spirits of those who have passed away are able to revisit their families and friends. (Brooke Buchan | Collegian)

El Centro prepares for wave of events for Latinx Heritage Month

Henry Netherland September 13, 2018

In celebration of LatinX Heritage Month, El Centro has compiled a series of events between Sept. 15 and Oct. 11 that showcase a variety of aspects of LatinX culture and heritage. Fernando Montelongo,...

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