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Weishaar: Subtle Halloween costumes are boring

Audrey Weishaar, Collegian Columnist October 29, 2024
I love Halloween. It is my favorite time of the year; everything is flavored or pumpkin spice scented. Spirit Halloweens are popping up in empty stores. People have all sorts of decorations spread across the sides of houses and sprinkled across lawns. Movies my friends will only watch with me in October begin playing on loop. And the costumes — oh the costumes.
A person wearing a black t-shirt and jeans stands in front of a TV screen with a graphic of a group of people and pink and blue words. The words read, "Intersectionality in Queer Identities".

Chai to Understand reflects on identity, accessibility

Ella Dorpinghaus, Staff Reporter October 29, 2024

Tucked away on the third floor of the Lory Student Center, the Asian Pacific American Cultural Center is filled with the smell of fragrant herbal tea and the sound of chatter. Students curl up in beanbags,...

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Thorn: My Halloween costume is not my consent

Astrid Thorn, Collegian Columnist October 28, 2024
Halloween is upon us, and the festivities are ramping up. In college, Halloween takes on a new meaning, with the holiday revolving more around dressing up and partying all weekend long. College students opt to attend Halloween-themed house parties as opposed to trick-or-treating, and the sheet ghost costumes of childhood are traded in for more revealing, risqué get-ups. While these parts of the holiday are incredibly fun, they come with safety concerns that must be acknowledged. 
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Seymour: Halloween is better than Christmas

Charlotte Seymour, Collegian Columnist October 28, 2024
We are constantly asked the question: “What’s your favorite holiday?” And 36% of Americans surveyed by YouGov said Christmas. It is somewhat understandable, as Christmas is supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year. Sure — Christmas has some notable qualities, but it is certainly not better than Halloween.
Cartoon football players dressed as zombies and stormtroopers play on a spooky field with ghostly fans in the stands under a full moon.

Try these Halloween costumes inspired by CSU legends

Sophia Schaller, Staff Reporter October 28, 2024

As Halloween approaches and sports are getting into full swing, it’s fun to imagine what some of Colorado State's most famous athletes may dress up as. From football stars to standout swimmers, these...

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Halloween-themed tours of Avery House take guests back in time

Em Barry, Staff Reporter October 28, 2024

This year, the historical Avery House received a spooky makeover for their one-night-only Halloween tours. Pumpkins, cobwebs and flickering candles adorned the historic house. Starting at 6 p.m. and...

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CSU reminds students to stay safe on Halloween

Chloe Waskey, Staff Reporter October 28, 2024

As Colorado State University students prepare for a week of Halloween festivities, campus officials are prioritizing safety. Given the increased risks that accompany the holiday, CSU is providing a range...

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Drag Bingo brings CSU students together with prizes, comedy

Janaya Stafford, Staff Reporter October 28, 2024

The Associated Students of Colorado State University and RamEvents brought drag to CSU in bingo form. The event took place Oct. 17 at the Lory Student Center Theater. It was hosted by Brittany Blaze-Shearz...

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CSU hosts Festival on The Oval for Homecoming, fosters connections

Claire VanDeventer, Staff Reporter October 28, 2024

To commemorate Homecoming & Family Weekend, Colorado State University hosted the annual Festival on The Oval. The event featured live music, a beverage garden and numerous interactive booths from campus...

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RamRide celebrates 21 years of safe rides, community impact

Chiara Coronado Rosales, Staff Reporter October 28, 2024

Turning 21 never looked so responsible as RamRide, Colorado State University’s safe ride program, celebrated over two decades of getting Rams home safe. Initially launched Oct. 24, 2003, by the Associated...

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Horoscopes: Oct. 28 to Nov. 3

Sophia Masia, Reporter October 28, 2024

The spookiest week of the year is upon us, and the cosmos have tricks and treats in store for us. This week is all about turning on the lights in our own creepy attics and dealing with the ghosts as Mercury...

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Rams in the Corn: Anderson Farms’ haunted experience draws thrills, chills

Riley Paling, Staff Reporter October 28, 2024

As the sun set on a cool autumn evening, Anderson Farms opened its gates to a spine-tingling adventure: Terror in the Corn. This haunted attraction has quickly become a staple of Colorado’s Halloween...

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