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In a woman’s world: Men find their place in women’s studies classes

February 20, 2017

On Tuesday and Thursday mornings English majors Jon Smith and Mike Moening sit down in Eddy 200 and pull out their books. This week they are reading “The Woman Warrior” by Maxine Hong Kingston. Their...

Chef Brian Shaner sits in a booth at Nick's Italian. Photo credit: Max Sundberg

From Wolfgang Puck’s kitchen to Fort Collins: Local chef has impressive cooking career

Max Sundberg February 16, 2017

Chef Brian Shaner set his long and fruitful cooking career in motion with just a little white lie. “I told a chef at a restaurant up there that I knew how to cook, which I really didn’t,” Shaner...

CSU student explains Islamic faith

CSU student explains Islamic faith

Cory Bertelsen February 14, 2017

    With the words and actions of many Americans that followed President Trump's travel ban, it is evident that our society often misunderstands what it means to practice the Islamic faith. Muhammad...

Visiting Artist Micheal Salmond from Florida Gulf University shows off his videogame for the CSU Art Department. Photo credit: Christian Johnson

Michael Salmond explores new media through video game art

Ashley Potts February 12, 2017

Professor Michael Salmond from Florida Gulf Coast University is making art in an unexpected place: video games. Salmond works in electronic arts and interactive design. His recent research takes the form...

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Rome summer abroad program seeks adventurous students

February 9, 2017

For CSU students interested in spending summer in Italy, there is a unique opportunity on the horizon. Feb. 15 is the deadline to apply for Communication in Rome. The program is a six-week summer semester...

"Dialogue:Peace" an artwork created by blind Jewish visual artist Barbara Romain Photo credit: Sarah Ehrlich

‘Speaking Volumes: Transforming Hate’ exhibit combats racism with art

Sarah Ehrlich February 9, 2017

The Fort Collins Lincoln Center and Fort Collins Museum of Art is hosting perhaps one of the most compelling exhibits in recent times. "Speaking Vollumes: Transforming Hate" is the collective work of 39...

Hare Krisna group celebrates their faith in the Plaza on Tuesday.

Good vibrations: Hare Krishna group fills plaza with positivity, spirituality

Cory Bertelsen February 2, 2017

After leaving my last class Tuesday, I heard some beats and chimes in the distance. I started following the positive vibrations until I finally met a group of friendly people who were a part of the Hare...

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Art by Scott Christensen inspired by his UFO encounter.

CSU’s Jacob Sphatt, Scott Christensen share UFO sighting experiences, urge others to believe

Zoë Jennings January 26, 2017

Jacob Sphatt never really believed in aliens. “I was not really sure if I believed in UFOs or not,” said the senior studying civil engineering at Colorado State University. “But after this, there...

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Former CSU Rams create relaxing bath products at Salus Natural Body Care

Nicole Towne December 12, 2016

As finals bring student stress to a bi-annual high and the winter cold promises dry skin, students my find that they need to bring a little bit of TLC to their bodies and minds. Salus Natural Body Care...

Richard Thomas during the Vietnam War. (Photo courtesy of Richard Thomas)

Living with PTSD: Former CSU professor shares his experience, encourages others to seek help

Randi Mattox December 8, 2016

Editor's note: This article contains graphic descriptions of war.By the time Richard Thomas reached the peak of adulthood, he had seen the unimaginable and come so close to death that he had accepted his...

Students work on their play together in groups during class Monday morning. (Natalie Dyer | Collegian)

Freshman theatre students create their own play

Maddie Wright December 7, 2016

The annual Freshman Theater Project is set to be performed on Dec. 9 and 10 at the Colorado State University Center for the Arts. This is a tradition of the freshman seminar class which consists of 27...

A shelf in Knapsack displays modern throw pillows and kitchen accessories. Photo credit: Nicole Towne

Knapsack brings home goods, unique buys to Jessup Farm

Nicole Towne December 1, 2016

Walking into Jessup Farm's newest store Knapsack allows shoppers to explore the little pleasures of home without the florescent lights, messy aisles and confusing layouts of the big box stores. Knapsack...

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