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April Fools': Student expelled after RA discovers kidnapped pet Grubhub robot in dorm

April Fools’: Student expelled after RA discovers kidnapped pet Grubhub robot in dorm

Catholic Abortion, Collegina’s Anton Ego April 1, 2025

Editor's Note: this is a satire for April Fools' Day. Real names and the events surrounding them may be used in fictitious/semi-fictitious ways. Those who do not read the editor's notes are subject to...

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The rise of online activism: How social media is shifting ways people fight for change

Gigi Young, Digital and Social Director March 25, 2025

In the digital age, activism has become easier than ever. With a simple repost, a trending hashtag or a 15-second TikTok, anyone can join a movement. But as social media continues to dominate the way people...

Gender and ethnic studies majors face programming changes at CSU

Gender and ethnic studies majors face programming changes at CSU

Ella Dorpinghaus, Staff Reporter March 13, 2025

Editor's note: This article has been updated to reflect an additional statement from CSU regarding the course EDUC 265 not being offered for the fall 2025 academic term.  The class EDUC 265: A Culture...

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Camille Dungy creates lasting impact through writing, teaching

McKenna Van Voris, Staff Reporter March 12, 2025

University Distinguished Professor Camille Dungy is well-known in the English department at Colorado State University. Along with Dungy’s handful of publications, her experience in environmental writing,...

Students sit around a table that has South Korean flags dangling on the front of the space.

World Unity Fair celebrates diversity across nations

Ella Dorpinghaus, Staff Reporter February 26, 2025

Bringing excitement, laughter and music to the Lory Student Center, the annual World Unity Fair has been a Colorado State University tradition since 1951. The fair is held yearly to showcase of all the...

An audience watches the first short film of the night, "Black Girls Play: The Story Of Hand Games" Feb. 24. The Short Films on Black Brilliance event was held by the Black/African American Cultural Center with help from the ACT Human Rights Film Festival.

B/AACC, ACT Human Rights Film Festival host Short Films on Black Brilliance

Sananda Chandy, Staff Reporter February 26, 2025

Heartbreak, joy, pain, love: The audience stares at these emotions depicted in flickering images, reflecting on the rich expression of Black identities throughout history. In celebration of Black History...

A restaurant reading "Nick's" sits on the side of the road.

Nick’s Restaurant and Bar celebrates decade of flavor, resilience

Lexi Urbom, Copy Editor February 26, 2025

In the heart of Fort Collins, Nick’s Restaurant and Bar has become more than just a dining spot — it’s a community cornerstone. Known for its signature dishes and warm atmosphere, Nick’s has long...

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‘It’s about TIME’ exhibit explores capturing, cherishing time

Riley Paling, Staff Reporter February 25, 2025

In the ancient Greek language, there were two words for time: chronos and kairos. Chronos refers to time as we usually mean it — a sequence of equal parts. There are 24 hours in a day, and each hour...

Competitor Evan Ellis, who has been skiing since the age of 5, rips on the middle rail during the open section of RailJam Feb. 13. The event was organized by the Associated Students of Colorado State University and the Snowriders Club.

RailJam returns to highlight student snow athletics

Sophia Masia, Staff Reporter February 20, 2025

Music pounded through the cold air and the bass rattled in students’ chests as they huddled together around the massive snow-covered setup on the Lory Student Center's West Lawn. It’s not just another...

Four fashion models dance on stage in front of a purple curtain.

B/AACC’s Threads of Tradition event flaunts fashion, culture

Janaya Stafford, Staff Reporter February 17, 2025

On Feb. 12, the Black/African American Cultural Center, Asian Pacific American Cultural Center, United Women of Color and RamEvents hosted Threads of Tradition: A Black History Month Fashion Showcase in...

A small, stuffed crocheted character in the shape of a heart sits on a shelf for display Feb. 14. Anya Marie, owner of Starry Cynders, sold many of their crocheted animals and characters at the Broken Hearts Club: an anti-Valentine's Day show at Mugs Old Town.

Broken Hearts Club at Mugs Old Town offers unconventional way to celebrate love

Riley Paling, Staff Reporter February 17, 2025

Fort Collins' Mugs Old Town became a location for those wanting an alternative way to celebrate Valentine’s Day through art and connections Feb. 14. Mugs offered a space for those who didn’t have...

Image of a white building with black text that says "The Neighbor."

The Neighbor coffee shop combines old traditions with new experiences

Sananda Chandy, Staff Reporter February 11, 2025

Sitting in the heart of Old Town Fort Collins, The Neighbor strives for neighborly hospitality, allowing each customer to find diverse, welcoming experiences in an elevated, versatile space. Replacing...

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