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Life and Culture

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Giant pumpkins instill fall spirit in Fort Collins

Hayley Bisant, Staff Reporter October 29, 2025

Pumpkins that outweigh the average person may not be a common occurrence, but they’re a staple of the autumn season for those who are familiar with them. Though they’re only grown by a select few people...

Pumpkins are placed on display for the carved pumpkin contest during Pumpkins on Parade at the Gardens on Spring Creek Oct. 26

Pumpkins on Parade brings spooky fun to Fort Collins

Jenna Espinoza, Staff Reporter October 28, 2025

Fall festivities are in no shortage throughout Fort Collins, including at the Gardens on Spring Creek. The Gardens' annual Pumpkins on Parade Halloween celebration returned for four nights with its glowing...

Front Range Community College Student Emilee Askeland smiles for a photo holding her aunt’s watercolor painting while participating in the Colorado State University student-led archiving project at the Museum of Discovery Oct. 25. “This is a painting of the house my mom and aunt grew up in,” said Askeland.

History Harvest archives local stories, artifacts at FoCo Museum of Discovery

Aubree Miller, Life and Culture Editor October 27, 2025

In the digital age, history can become simultaneously easier and more difficult to keep track of, especially with physical media being phased out. Local and community history can be especially vulnerable,...

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Fort Collins Sewing Guild stitches warmth for Poudre Valley Hospital

Jenna Espinoza, Staff Reporter October 22, 2025

Collaborating with the Fort Collins chapter of the American Sewing Guild, the Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising at Colorado State University held a Community Service Sewing Day Oct. 18 for volunteers...

Emily Zolman and her son, Max, walk with visiting friend Leah Barr, who is from Wisconsin, viewing items on sale at the Moonlight Market’s business vendor booths at Old Town Square Fort Collins Oct. 17. “I wanted to try and give her the full Fort Collins experience," Emily Zolman said. "So we went shopping earlier today, and now we’re at the market."

Moonlight Market brings magic to Old Town, celebrates local businesses

Hannah Parcells, Managing Editor October 21, 2025

Live music filled the crisp autumn air as people wandered through a market in Old Town Square Friday, Oct. 17, picking up handmade pottery or rifling through a collection of stained wooden landscapes. The...

A whiteboard on the wall of the Fostering Success Program offices at Colorado State University introduces Rams to the program Oct. 7.

CSU’s Fostering Success Program supports, mentors independent students

Sananda Chandy, Staff Reporter October 21, 2025

The Fostering Success Program at Colorado State University creates a sense of belonging and provides support for independent students who must navigate a large, unfamiliar campus. The program is donor-funded...

The Colorado State University Oval faces south east toward the Administration Building March 9.

CSU’s 39th C.A.N.S. Around The Oval Collection Day celebrates month of giving

Claire VanDeventer, Staff Reporter October 20, 2025

On Oct. 15, Colorado State University wrapped up its 39th C.A.N.S. Around the Oval with their collection day, a day celebrating a month of education, awareness and giving back to the Larimer County community....

CSU's Native American Cultural Center celebrates Indigenous Peoples' Day, plans for future events

CSU’s Native American Cultural Center celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day, plans for future events

Gracie Douglas, Staff Reporter October 19, 2025

In collaboration with some of Colorado State University's Cultural Resource Centers and KCSU, the Native American Cultural Center hosted its celebration of Native American identity for Indigenous Peoples'...

A young man posing for a picture, holding a whiteboard sign that has the word “PRESS” drawn in expo.

CSU student employs silent protest to promote free speech on campus

Gracie Douglas, Staff Reporter October 16, 2025

When walking around campus, one is almost bound to see a student carrying an erasable whiteboard with a variety of messages on it, rotating each day. That student is Santino Martinez-Richardson, who is...

College students stand in a formation holding instruments.

Roots that call you back: CSU Alumni Association powers Homecoming Weekend

Riley Paling, Staff Reporter October 16, 2025

Every year on Homecoming and Family Weekend, Colorado State University's campus fills with an abundance of people who all have one thing in common: their undying love for CSU and the green and gold. Homecoming...

Commencement keynote speaker Eugene Daniels addresses the graduating class of 2025 with a speech encouraging strength and self-worth May 16.

Recognizing 5 CSU alumni who are changing the game

Hannah Parcells, Managing Editor October 15, 2025

The annual Homecoming and Family Weekend at Colorado State University is a time for Rams old and new to come together and celebrate green-and-gold pride. It’s a weekend filled with traditions, tailgates...

A group of people talking to people at booths.

Pride on The Plaza brings visibility, joy to kick off LGBTQ+ History Month

Jolynn Montiel, Staff Reporter October 13, 2025

October is LGBTQIA+ History Month in the United States, and to kick start the month and honor National Coming Out Day, Colorado State University's Pride Resource Center hosted Pride on the Plaza Oct. 9. The...

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