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A group of men's dancers stand in honor of the colors during the beginning of the 35th Annual ASIES Pow Wow on Saturday, Nov. 4. (Ashley Potts | Collegian)

35th Annual AISES Pow Wow celebrates culture, traditions at CSU

Mack Beaulieu November 5, 2017

[new_royalslider id="670"]     Hundreds gathered at Colorado State University Saturday to learn about and celebrate Native American Heritage Month. From 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., CSU, the American...

Next came another performance from McGlaun and Sutton. McGlaun specializes in songs about social justice, so he chose to sing "Heart on the Wall" by Robert Owens and "Motherless Child."McGlaun will be featured in a show titled "Songs for Social Justice" at the Music District on November 16 with several other musicians will similar goals of promoting unity. (Nate Day | Collegian)

Tale Spinners Lounge spotlights local talent

Nate Day November 4, 2017

[new_royalslider id="668"] Everyone in the entertainment industry is looking for the next big thing, and Bill Lamperes, the founder of Tale Spinners Lounge, may have found it. After hearing a story from...

Oak Street Plaza illuminated with thousands of LED lights.

Holiday Lighting Ceremony signals beginning of winter in Fort Collins

Matt Smith November 4, 2017

Video by Marlo Lundak It may not even be Thanksgiving yet, but the holidays are already upon us in Fort Collins. Hundreds gathered in Old Town Friday to usher in the holiday season with the lighting...

Photo courtesy of CSU ALS Club Facebook

CSU American Sign Language Club hosts annual talent show

Yvette Redwood November 3, 2017

Last night, hands were the center of attention.  Colorado State University's American Sign Language Club hosted their annual ASL Talent Show Thursday night. The event was organized by the club’s...

(Photo courtesy of CSU AISES Facebook)

Pow Wow 101 educates community ahead of 35th Annual AISES Pow Wow

Ashley Potts November 3, 2017
Jan Iron, an IT Professional in the Agriculture Experiment Station and a member of the Navajo tribe, gave a quick presentation on the history, traditions and expectations of Pow Wows on Thursday evening. The talk was meant to educate the CSU community ahead of the 35th Annual AISES Pow Wow that will take place in the Lory Student Center Ballrooms on Saturday, November 4. The Pow Wow is part of CSU's celebration of Native American Heritage Month. 
Oak Street Plaza illuminated with thousands of LED lights.

Old Town, Fort Collins to get lit this Friday

Ashley Potts November 2, 2017

Now that Halloween is over, it is time for winter holidays to get lit. Downtown Fort Collins is prepared to do just that this Friday night, with the annual Downtown Holiday Lighting Ceremony. Thousands...

(Photo courtesy of CSU AISES Facebook)

CSU to host 35th Annual AISES Pow Wow for Native American Heritage Month Saturday

Maddie Wright November 1, 2017
To kick off Native American Heritage Month, the 35th annual AISES Pow Wow comes to Colorado State University. A Pow Wow is a celebration of Native American culture, history and values for multiple indigenous nations and tribes, according to the Encyclopedia Britannica. It is a place for singing, dancing, eating and overall honoring the traditions of Native Americans.
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5 quick and easy BFF Halloween costumes

Mack Beaulieu October 30, 2017

We pretty much all love Halloween, but as much as we love something, some of us still find a way to put it off. If you are lucky enough to have someone you do everything with, chances are they put it off...

A big crowd turns out to enjoy the Downtown Holiday Lighting in Old Town in Fort Collins, Colo. Nov. 4 2016. Photo by Nathan Kaplan

What’s up, Fort Collins: Oct. 30–Nov. 5

Ashley Potts October 30, 2017

Thursday, Nov. 2: The Fort Collins Museum of Art will host a special opening reception for their new exhibit, "Salvador Dali and Pablo Picasso: Artwork from the Collection of Dr. Wayne Yakes." The reception...

Jake Schick starts the show with Prelude and Fugue in D Minor by Bach. (CJ Johnson | Collegian)

Halloween Organ Extravaganza brings spooky sounds to CSU

Ashley Potts October 25, 2017

Organ music often brings to mind classic horror movies, and the Colorado State University Organ Studio wants to bring those spooky vibes to life this Halloween.  The 12th annual Halloween Organ Extravaganza...

Lucid Dreamscapes to present real time, Halloween-themed animation

Lucid Dreamscapes to present real time, Halloween-themed animation

Julia Trowbridge October 25, 2017

With real time animation, "Lucid Dreamscapes: Halloween Special" offers a unique virtual reality experience.  J-Walt Adamczyk, a digital wizard from California, creates animations out of drawings...

Colors performs at PRISM's annual fall drag show in the LSC. (Davis Bonner | Collegian)

CSU’s Hollywood-inspired drag show honors queer icons, features ‘RuPaul’s’ Gia Gunn

Haley Candelario October 23, 2017

Video by Marlo Lundak Professional and student drag performers wowed students with Hollywood-inspired costumes at Sunday night's fall drag show. Nearly 30 student and professional performers from Colorado...

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