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Sarah Karp, an open house volunteer and former Colorado State University student, aides a child in an experiment called “Swirl and Hurl”.  For this experiment, the person on the rotating circle spins around with weights in their hands, and when the person brings their arms in and out, the person spins faster or slower to conserve momentum. (Photo courtesy of Adam Pearlstein)
You spin around in a circle with weights in your hands. When you bring in your arms you bring in a signification amount of mass which now makes smaller circles and so the rate the you spin has to increase to conserve energy and momentum. In physics, this is called conservation of angular momentum.

Little Shop of Physics Open House returns for 27th year

Julia Trowbridge February 22, 2018
With a half-million volt Tesla coil, hands on experiments and other collaborating scientists, the Little Shop of Physics is hosting their 27th Open House.
The Lory Student Center stands in snowy weather on Feb. 21st. (Brandon Mendoza| Collegian)

B/AACC to host ‘Being Black and Disabled’ in Lory Student Center Thursday

Jonny Rhein February 21, 2018

The Black/African American Cultural Center is hosting a series of events titled “Being Black and…” for Black History Month. Some of the topics in this series include “Being Black and Undocumented,”...

Jonathan Jayes-Green speaks at CSU about being Black, undocumented

Jonathan Jayes-Green speaks at CSU about being Black, undocumented

Jarrae Newell February 15, 2018
On Thursday, Feb. 15, Jonathan Jayes Green, co-founder and network coordinator of Undocublack Network, came to Colorado State University to discuss and inform Colorado State University students about being black and undocumented, and the pertaining issues that come with it.  The event was held in room 322 of the Lory Student Center.
The Black/African American Culrural Center also known as the BAAC office is holding over 20 different events this Feburary for Black History Month this year that anyone can attend. Photo credit: Christian Johnson

B/AACC to host talk on being Black and undocumented

Jarrae Newell February 15, 2018
This Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018, Jonathan Jayes Green, co-founder and network coordinator of Undocublack Network will be coming to Colorado State University. 
Mohammad Gorahki, a PhD student at CSU, speaks about his home country of Iran during International Night on Feb. 13. (Ashley Potts | Collegian)

Mohammad Gorahki speaks about Iranian culture at International Night

Danny Sonnenberg February 14, 2018

Residents of Fort Collins heard Mohammad Gorahki give a presentation on Iran in the Old Town Library Tuesday night. The presentation ranged from the history of Iran to the people and culture of the modern...

The Black/African American Culrural Center also known as the BAAC office is holding over 20 different events this Feburary for Black History Month this year that anyone can attend. Photo credit: Christian Johnson

B/AACC hosts discussion on interracial love

Isabelle Rayburn February 13, 2018
On Tuesday, Feb. 13 the BAACC office hosted an event about racial love for Valentine's Day. There were many questions around the way that people thought about interracial love and how the history of African Americans effects the way that African American men and women are seen in interracial relationships today in America. The discussion was mainly focused on how people feel about the way that society views them and why.
The cast of "Appropriate" rehearse for the upcoming show.  (Left to Right) student Sonny Walls plays Toni, Keegan Bockhorst plays Bo, and DeAnza Banuelos plays Rachael.  The three argue over what to do with the junk left in their father's old house. (Photo by Claire Oliver | Collegian)

CSU theatre program to perform Jacob-Jenkins’ ‘Appropriate’

Claire Oliver February 12, 2018

Talking about certain topics can be difficult for some.  Some people ignore those conversations and push real-life issues under the carpet because they distract from their happy life around them. In...

The Catcalls rocked the Downtown Artery Thursday evening with glorious guitar leads and a lot of hair flipping. (Photo by Olive Ancell | Collegian)

Photo gallery: Downtown Artery hosts Battle of the Bands prelims

Kaitlyn Ancell February 9, 2018

[new_royalslider id="703"] Collegian photographer Kaitlyn Ancell can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com   

The set design of John Murrell's 'Waiting for the Parade' directed by Ami Dayan and Lou Anne Wright.  Presented by Bas Bleu Theatre company.

Bas Bleu Theatre’s ‘Waiting for the Parade’ falls short with a lack of connection between the characters

Claire Oliver February 7, 2018

Bas Bleu Theatre’s production of John Murrell’s "Waiting for the Parade" was underwhelming with a few moments of tension between the actors and the audience.  Overall, the play left me wanting...

Dr. Angela Davis speaks as part of Black History Month. Davis gave the keynote speech in the LSC Theatre on Feb. 6. (Ashley Potts | Collegian)

Iconic Civil Rights activist Angela Davis visits CSU, discusses political climate

Nate Day February 6, 2018

Almost a week after Turning Point USA Founder and President Charlie Kirk visited Colorado State University, famed civil rights activist Angela Davis brought her ideas to the campus.  Davis was the...

Selam Tewahade adjusts her hair while waiting backstage at the 2017 CSU Fashion Show. (Ashley Potts | Collegian)

Auditions for CSU fashion show, ‘Spectrum,’ to be held Thursday

Claire Oliver February 6, 2018

The Colorado State University’s Annual Fashion Show is approaching, and designers are looking for men and women to showcase the senior capstone designs. This year’s show is called "Spectrum" and...

All five of the students dressed as 'living statues' hold up their hands after their performances as part of the Black History Month Kick Off Event on Feb. 1. (Ashley Potts | Collegian)

Photo gallery: Black History Month Kick-Off Event

Ashley Potts February 2, 2018

[new_royalslider id="699"]   Collegian reporter Ashley Potts can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com or on Twitter @11smashley.

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