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Check these 4 things off your FoCo to-do list this winter

Check these 4 things off your FoCo to-do list this winter

Christian Arndt, Life and Culture Editor January 29, 2025

Another year brings another cold winter here in Fort Collins. Some students may be accustomed to the area, while others may be experiencing their first snowy winter. Regardless of the circumstance,...

A table with celebratory items and party poppers make up the display that provides information and context for understanding the origins of cultural New Year's traditions Jan. 24. This is one display at Ringing in the New: New Year Traditions Around the World, an exhibit at the Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures in Fort Collins.

Global Village Museum honors international New Year’s traditions

Riley Paling, Staff Reporter January 27, 2025

An array of customs commences as the world rings in the New Year. From front door rituals to champagne glasses, each culture has unique traditions, but all hold the similar idea of a fresh start. The...

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CSU honors Martin Luther King Jr. with day of service, reflection

Riley Paling, Staff Reporter January 21, 2025

Colorado State University held an event in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, Jan. 20. The celebration blended reflection, service and community engagement. The event, which attracted students,...

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CSU archives preserve rise, fall of on-campus clubs

Janaya Stafford, Staff Reporter January 21, 2025

Colorado State University has over 500 registered student organizations. Over the past many years, there have been plenty of additions, some of which no longer exist. A dive into the CSU archives can reveal...

Photo of CSU Army ROTC member standing on the Canvas Stadium field below the stands.

CSU’s ROTC reinforces tradition, dedication to US military

Leah Stephenson, Staff Reporter December 3, 2024

The Reserve Officers’ Training Corps has been — and will continue to be — a stalwart part of Colorado State University. Cadets at CSU have trained to serve the United States Armed Forces for over...

A black and white photo of a crowd of people walking down a suburban street.

Diving into protest history on CSU’s campus through Collegian archives

Ella Dorpinghaus, Staff Reporter December 3, 2024

Along with the rest of the nation, Colorado State University's campus has been rocked by election year controversy. From immigration to inflation and the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, students have proven...

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CSU Esports Team exercises dedication, teamwork in video game competitions

Riley Paling, Staff Reporter November 19, 2024

The Colorado State University Esports Team, a student-led organization that competes in a variety of online and in-person tournaments, is excelling in gameplay and growing community and leadership skills...

Image of a black food truck with flames painted across the bottom.

New food truck Wild Brats serves specialty bratwurst combinations

Riley Paling, Staff Reporter November 19, 2024

A bratwurst food truck adds a delicious, unique flair to the local street food scene. The most recent addition brings authentic German bratwurst to Fort Collins' hungry crowd. Wild Brats, a mobile...

A man speaks on a small stage, while a presentation slide reading "Native American Cultural Center Colorado State University" is projected behind him.

James Junes delivers Native American Heritage Month Keynote, emphasizes growth, reflection

Katie Fisher, Staff Reporter November 18, 2024

With a comedic tone and reflective perspective, Diné and Hopi comedian and motivational speaker James Junes delivered the Native American Heritage Month Keynote Nov. 13 in the Lory Student Center’s...

Two people in red jackets in a barren field play with a grey and white dog.

Trailblazers at CSU Drone Center offer students education, resources

Ella Dorpinghaus, Staff Reporter November 12, 2024

Bound together by their passion for drones, Colorado State University Drone Center Director Christopher Robertson and Assistant Director Adam Smith began working at the Center in 2014, championing the...

A dancer in traditional Native American regalia with an array of colors dances in a ballroom.

Gallery: 40th annual AISES Powwow

Garrett Mogel, Photo Director November 7, 2024

A dancer in traditional Native American regalia with an array of colors dances in a ballroom.

40th annual AISES Powwow kindles deeper community connections

McKenna Van Voris, Staff Reporter November 4, 2024

Editor's note: Two of the photos included in this article have been changed at the request of the Native American Cultural Center.  Organized by American Indian Science and Engineering Society, Colorado...

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