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Participants in a vocal ceremony on stage line up to read names that are honoring transgender individuals who have passed away at the Trans Day of Remembrance event hosted by the Associated Students of Colorado State University and the Black Student Alliance in the Lory Student Center at CSU Nov. 20.

Student-led ceremony marks Trans Day of Remembrance at CSU

Maci Lesh, Staff Reporter December 4, 2025

Students filled the Never No Summer Ballroom in the Lory Student Center Nov. 20 for the annual Trans Day of Remembrance ceremony, co-hosted by the Associated Students of Colorado State University and...

Courtesy of Lindsey Schneider

Lindsey Schneider uplifts Indigenous students at CSU, beyond

Sananda Chandy, Staff Reporter December 1, 2025

A familiar face to many students in Colorado State University's ethnic studies department, Lindsey Schneider continues to do work on and off campus through cultivating opportunities and support for local...

Courtesy of CSU Archives and Special Collections.

LGBTQIA+ history, joy lives on in Northern Colorado, at CSU

Aubree Miller, Life and Culture Editor November 14, 2025

The erasure and exclusion of LGBTQIA+ history is nothing new, but it can be difficult to uncover — especially when looking decades and centuries back. Northern Colorado has records of people who would...

Courtesy of Yerachmiel Gorelik

CSU Chabad Jewish Student Organization hosts annual Shabbat 500 dinner

Gracie Douglas, Staff Reporter November 12, 2025

Colorado State University's Lory Student Center Grand Ballroom filled with laughter and chatter in celebration of Jewish culture Nov. 7 for the 18th annual Shabbat 500 dinner that was sponsored by several...

A woman with sugar skull makeup dances at the DĂ­a de Muertos celebration in Old Town Square Nov. 1.

5th annual DĂ­a de Muertos celebration brings joy, color, culture to Old Town

Katya Arzubi, Staff Reporter November 5, 2025

The fifth annual DĂ­a de Muertos community celebration in Fort Collins took place from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, in Old Town Square, drawing in a large number of attendees. The celebration was...

The American Indian Science and Engineering Society Powwow kicks off with a prayer before grand entry Nov. 1.

41st annual AISES powwow honors long-standing traditions, culture

Claire VanDeventer, Staff Reporter November 3, 2025

“We are still here” echoed among the crowd gathered for the 41st Annual Powwow held Saturday, Nov. 1, by Colorado State University’s chapter of the American Indian Science and Engineering Society.  The...

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'...

Sic970 merchandise sits displayed at The Colorado Room in Fort Collins Sept. 5.

13 years into business, CSU alumnus’ brand Sic970 persists

Chloe Rios, Staff Reporter September 23, 2025

Colorful hats and shirts are more than just clothing items for William Bell, the CEO of Sic970 and an alumnus of Colorado State University. For Bell, clothing is a means of advocacy. Since Sic970's start...

Courtesy of Nikki LeBlanc

Ghana Community Engagement Project bridges cultural gaps, highlights ways of life

Gracie Douglas, Staff Reporter September 21, 2025

From experiencing traditional song and dance to engaging with local Indigenous people and facing the history of the transatlantic slave trade, Colorado State University's winter break study abroad trip...

Courtesy of Miranda Guettlein

Ginger and Baker teaching kitchen whisks up own ‘Great British Bake Off’

Annamarie Burford, Staff Reporter September 21, 2025

"The Great British Bake Off" has been a fan favorite among cooking enthusiasts for years, and in honor of season 16 releasing September 2025, local restaurant Ginger and Baker hosted a cooking class inspired...

Costumed cyclists bike down Mountain Avenue during New Belgium Brewing Company's annual Tour de Fat bike festival Aug. 23.

Tour de Fat rides around FoCo for 25th year

Riley Paling, Staff Reporter August 24, 2025

Tour de Fat is an annual colorfully costumed bike parade followed by a festival hosted by New Belgium Brewing in Fort Collins. Costumed cyclists paraded from 9:30-11:30 a.m. throughout Fort Collins. After...

Incoming Colorado State University first-year students gather on the Intramural Fields during the annual Ram Welcome Carnival Aug. 15, 2024. Every fall semester, CSU hosts a variety of games, activities, musicians and events to welcome new students.

Incoming Rams: Explore FoCo the right way with this guide

Hannah Parcells, Managing Editor August 19, 2025

The first few weeks of college can be weird. Everyone is bombarded with new faces, new routines and the overwhelming realization that dessert can be eaten for every meal, if desired. But while it’s tempting...

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