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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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Melissa Rauget-Schofield is a anthropology professor at Colorado State University and is a vegan. (Seth Bodine | Collegian))

CSU professor shares experience being vegan

Gracie Ludens November 2, 2017

Despite the fields of soybeans that are scattered across the Midwest, Melissa Rauget-Schofield said soy milk was nowhere to be found when she first became vegan. Growing up in the Midwest presented...

Austin Seifert and Alex Van Keulen of Glass Cases sot dpwn to talk about their style, breaking into the scene and recording a new album. (Alec Erickson | Collegian)

Glass Cases breaks into the Fort Collins music scene

Alec Erickson November 1, 2017
Glass Cases are not your average alternative band, they are just one local outfit out to change the Fort Collins music scene.
Travonn Redding and Tyler Aguilar's streetwear brand, League Worlds, advocates self-expression

Travonn Redding and Tyler Aguilar’s streetwear brand, League Worlds, advocates self-expression

Henry Netherland November 1, 2017

A local streetwear brand encourages its customers to express themselves. After a two year hiatus, Colorado State University students Travonn Redding and Tyler Aguilar are returning with their streetwear...

Ghost Busters at meet and greet in front of their Ecto car. (Jordan Reyes | Collegian)

‘Who you gonna call?’: Fort Collins Ghostbusters raise money for local charities

Nate Day October 31, 2017

Video by Marlo Ludak Whether you are a fan of science fiction or not, chances are, "Ghostbusters" is a movie that we can all check off our lists. The original film is 33-years-old and has had a positive...

Theresa Laverty holds a bat up at her field site in northwestern Namibia. (Photo Courtesy of Theresa Laverty)

Dracula effect: CSU grad student discredits bat’s spooky reputation

Casey Setash October 31, 2017

Of all the symbols representing a spooky Halloween, bats are often the most feared and the most misunderstood.  Exploiting people's fear of their blood-sucking tendencies and their attraction...

A dark face in the shadows. Photo provided by pxhere.

CSU students share paranormal experiences

Miranda Moses October 31, 2017

 Krista Thaxton never thought she would be the kind of person who would tell personal ghost stories. Thaxton is a senior Spanish and sociology student at Colorado State University. Her paranormal...

Courtney Satchell, a junior English major at Colorado State University, writes names of those killed by police in 2017 in Colorado at the Lory Student Center plaza on Oct. 22. The demonstration, organized by Ethnic Studies in Action, is aimed to raise awareness of police brutality. A total of 64 people have been killed by police officers in Colorado in 2017. (Seth Bodine |Collegian)

Ethnic Studies in Action’s new zine provides platform for student voices

Randi Mattox October 26, 2017

Correction: A former version of this article identified the name of the zine as "Speak Power to Truth." The correct name is "Speak Truth to Power."    In the first edition of their zine, “Speak...

Cindy White, pictured here, is the Green Solution's most popular strain. Known for its happy and euphoric effects, this strain has won a few awards at the annual High Times Cannabis Cup. (Sarah Ehrlich | Collegian)

One of the world’s largest dispensaries opens Fort Collins location

Sarah Ehrlich October 25, 2017

Video by McKenna Shanholtz There’s a new solution to your cannabis needs now open on College Avenue. The Green Solution, a chain of recreational marijuana stores, opened their newest location in...

CSU Climbing coach and sophomore communications student Anna Kelly extends her passion for climbing to others. (Photo courtesy of Anna Kelly)

CSU Climbing coach extends her passion to others

Mack Beaulieu October 25, 2017

Some individuals are born with motivation, but most need guiding hands in the pursuit of their passions.  Colorado State climber Anna Kelly has been honing her craft for the last 10 years and is...

Blue Lane Frontier sit down to talk about thier formation, style and going on tour. (Alec Erickson | Collegian)

Blue Lane Frontier embraces DIY mentality

Alec Erickson October 25, 2017
Blue Lane Frontier have been working on a way to a way to embrace new styles of music and work on branching out.
The artwork to Primitive Race's upcoming album "Soul Pretender" out Nov 3. (Photo courtesy of Primitive Race)

Denver musician creates dream-lineup for Primitive Race’s new album

Jonny Rhein October 24, 2017

    Primitive Race is preparing to release their second full-length album, “Soul Pretender," and it is complete with a lineup of all-star musicians.  According to a press release,...

The CSU Pride Center celebrates LGBT History Month. (Collegian File Photo)

LGBT History Month empowers, educates students

Maddie Wright October 19, 2017
“It’s our time to shine in the sense of not only how we’ve evolved in a sense (or) look at how much our society is doing better but also there’s a lot I don’t think people realize,” said Ellie Walker, a freshman majoring in graphic art. “Like historical figures who were a part of the LGBT+ identity and they have contributed a lot.
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