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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. 
Akinz: Casual Clothing For An Active Lifestyle. (Abby Currie | Collegian)

Akinz sells leggings made from water bottles

Abby Currie November 2, 2017

Leggings have become a common sight in a world, balancing comfort with fashion; but leggings sold at Akinz are made of no ordinary material: water bottles. Suzanne Akin started her brand in 2005 before...

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...

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...

PizzaRev Taproom to open FoCo location in December

PizzaRev Taproom to open FoCo location in December

Jonny Rhein November 1, 2017

The serve-yourself pizza restaurant and taphouse PizzaRev Taproom is expanding its franchise to Fort Collins in late December. PizzaRev will be located at 649 South College Ave at West Laurel St, north...

(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.
Calaveras for Dia de los Muertos - Hildago Market, Tijuana, Mexico | Wikipedia Commons

Día de los Muertos honors the dead

Maddie Wright November 1, 2017
Dia de los Muertos is a holiday to honor the dead. It is a celebration across multiple days. It is a place for honor and worship and while different places celebrate it differently, the altar serves as the commonality and how it appeals to each different persons dead. There are many aspects to this day but one of the most important is the ‘ofrendas,’ also known as the altars.
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