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A graphic of a mother and daughter walking down a red, white and blue striped path facing fireworks in the distance. At the base of the path is a small brown truck.

Fort Collins’ annual Independence Day Parade draws international crowd

Sophia Masia, Staff Reporter July 9, 2024

It was a patriotic celebration in Old Town Fort Collins as attendees of all ages lined Mountain Avenue Thursday morning for the annual Independence Day Parade before enjoying a long day of festivities. “Today’s...

A strand of mini pride flags hangs from the edge of a pop-up canopy.

LGBTQIA+ students discuss queer CSU experience, campus culture

Caden Proulx, Print Editor June 30, 2024

Editor's Note: To protect the privacy of individuals interviewed in this article, some names have been changed to provide anonymity. Junior Kathryn Carlos was not always a Ram. In fact, her experiences...

An illustration of a hallway, viewed from behind the head of a child on a bike looking at two people standing farther down the hallway. The two people both wear a suit and top hat, one set in orange and the other light blue.

These 3 iconic movies are Coloradans

Sananda Chandy, Staff Reporter May 1, 2024

Colorado, the home to many beautifully diverse landscapes and scenery, has been the backdrop for various cult classic movies that fans continually go back to. Colorado fans can visit their filming locations,...

The Colorado flag with an symbol of a pyramid and an eye on top of the letter C.

These famous cults got their start — or end — in Colorado

Katie Fisher, Staff Reporter May 1, 2024

From a silver woman mummified and entombed in Christmas lights to a naturally formed spire rumored to be the landing site of a UFO, there has been no shortage of fringe religious movements or self-proclaimed...

An illustration of two mugs of beer, overfilled with bubbles, clinking against each other.

Colorado breweries are home to cult of specialty beer lovers

Sophia Masia, Staff Reporter April 29, 2024

Colorado has been known to attract a variety of specific cult followings: the obvious winter sports fanatics, pothead transplants, outdoorsy mountain lovers and, of course, the elite craft beer drinkers. “I’ve...

An illustration of three people wearing park ranger outfits, including broad-brimmed hats, examining plants in a mountain landscape.

Forest Congress inspires future natural resources leaders

McKenna Van Voris, Staff Reporter April 29, 2024

The Women's and Minoritized Genders' Forest Congress is an annual gathering centered on minoritized genders in natural resource fields. According to the National Association of State Foresters, fewer than...

Many organizations set up tables on the Lory Student Center West Lawn for the Earth Day Festival April 22.

Earth Day Festival unites in promoting sustainability, awareness

Sophie Webb, Staff Reporter April 24, 2024

In support of environmental protection and Earth Day, Colorado State University hosted a festival where students could learn more about sustainability and what they can do to help their community and influence...

The Fort Collins Rescue Mission sign stands at its location and displays its mission statement, Changing Lives in the Name of Christ March 18.

Sheltered by compassion: Reviewing refuges for unhoused people in NoCo

Annie Hessler, Guest Reporter April 24, 2024

Editor's Note: This article is a part of the author's larger project addressing additional organizations in Colorado. The entirety of this project can be viewed online at anniehessler.com. Growing up,...

Passover Seder sees holiday celebrations with friends, family

Passover Seder sees holiday celebrations with friends, family

Caleb Ediger, Staff Reporter April 24, 2024

Sounds of conversation, speeches and skits took their turns filling the large ballroom hall as the Passover Seder festivities took off, setting a lighthearted and laughter-filled tone to the evening. Monday,...

Colorado State University students dance to Ulupalakua at the Asian Pacific American Cultural Centers 40th anniversary luau April 20.

APACC celebrates anniversary, Asian Pacific American heritage at luau

Katie Fisher, Staff Reporter April 23, 2024

On Saturday afternoon, dozens gathered as the past and present collided, as current students and alumni joined together to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Asian Pacific American Culture Center while...

A participant swipes red and yellow paint across a screen onto a tote bag during the Love Women of Color: Celebrating Empowerment Through Art screen printing workshop April 18.

Silk screening workshop creates space for women of color through art

McKenna Van Voris, Staff Reporter April 22, 2024

Wet paint marks peppered the table as participants set down paper towels so they could continue their art. Colorado State University students of varying ethnicities, genders and backgrounds came together...

Ryan Sallans habla sobre su viaje como hombre transgénero

Aubree Miller and Ash Higgins April 19, 2024

Nota del editor: Puedes leer la versión en ingles de este artículo aquí. Traducción de Ash Higgins Navegar por los altibajos de la vida es algo que todos enfrentamos, pero la historia individual...

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