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The 2014 Emmy Awards: A Recap

The 2014 Emmy Awards: A Recap

August 26, 2014

Last night, the annual Emmy Awards took place in Los Angeles, hosted by Seth Meyers.  The gowns were sweeping, the tuxes were sharp and the rest of the world was most likely at home in a cozy set...

"Sin City: A Dame to Kill For" Review

“Sin City: A Dame to Kill For” Review

August 25, 2014

Robert Rodriguez’s second translation of Frank Miller’s graphic novel series packs just as much of punch as the original "Sin City." Rodriguez makes his point very clear: "Sin City" and "Sin City:...

Top 10 pop culture events of the summer

Top 10 pop culture events of the summer

August 25, 2014

It is a wonder that this past summer went by as fast as it did, all pop culture phenomena considered. With the fall semester officially arrived, we're sorting through all of it to recap the top 10 entertainment...

Best-selling author Stephen M.R. Covey speaks to a full lecture hall of Colorado State business students during the Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative Leadership Symposium on Business Ethics in Clark A101 Friday afternoon. Covey spoke on ethical issues and the importance of trust in business.

Staying alert in class

August 24, 2014

Staying alert in a college class changes dramatically from high school. Sure, you might make it to class, but once you are actually sitting and prepared to learn, there are various ways you can stay...

Underground majors that we liked before it was cool

Underground majors that we liked before it was cool

August 24, 2014

Now that you are in college, you are likely overwhelmed by the myriad life-altering decisions you have to make at this crucial time of your life. At the top of this list is picking a major, which is not...

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A real tour of Colorado State University

August 23, 2014

Sure, one might see a map around campus or hear the good and bad about certain buildings, but what are you really walking into when you come to Colorado State University? Before making the first fateful...

Don't believe what you hear: college urban legends

Don’t believe what you hear: college urban legends

Katie Schmidt August 23, 2014

Entering high school, many heard rumors of freshman initiation. 'Seniors make freshmen push a pencil across the gym with their nose' or 'For finals in foreign language classes, the teacher leaves you stranded...

A guide to Fort Collins outdoor life

A guide to Fort Collins outdoor life

August 22, 2014

One of the best things about living in Fort Collins is the opportunity to get outdoors. Here are some of the Collegian's top picks. Horsetooth Reservoir The foothills of the Rockies can be reached...

Cat naps around campus

Cat naps around campus

August 22, 2014

Studies have shown that students who get adequate amounts of sleep average an entire grade higher than students who don't. Between classes and social life, everyone needs to sleep, and sometimes nighttime...

Freshman Civil Engineering student Schuyler Pagenstecher, middle, points to people in the crowd as he prepares to dance for his fraternity at the Stroll on the Plaza. The Stroll is an annual dance competition for CSU Greek Life.

Going Greek at CSU

August 22, 2014

There’s a phrase in Phi Gamma Delta: Your fraternity brothers are the groomsmen at your wedding and the pallbearers at your funeral. Within Greek life, students have the opportunity to build leadership...

From top right, freshman business majors Eric Krieger, Ian Fox, Hulon Ware and freshman computer engineering major Corey Runyon tackle their bowl of chili during day one of the Chili Challenge at Corbett dining hall Monday afternoon. The chilli challenge is a five day chilli eating competition, where each day competitors attempt to finish a bowl of chili spicier then the previous day.

Best late night eats

August 21, 2014

The dining halls are all closed, and you’re still hungry. Maybe you’re up super later studying on a Wednesday and need more brain fuel. Maybe you’re making the trek back from a party past 1 a.m....

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