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International students navigate cultural differences on campus

International students navigate cultural differences on campus

Hannah Parcells, News Editor December 5, 2023

One of the unique experiences of university life is the opportunity to engage with people from all around the world. International students on campus contribute to a diverse and vibrant community, but...

Looking down at the cove in RIomaggiore, Italy.

Studying abroad fosters self-awareness, appreciation of culture

McKenna Van Voris, Staff Reporter December 5, 2023

Many students consider the possibility of studying abroad, but not many actually take the leap to do so for a variety of reasons. Students who studied abroad in Italy during the fall of 2022 said they...

Seed bank on CSU campus supports worldwide agriculture

Seed bank on CSU campus supports worldwide agriculture

Adam Carlson, Staff Reporter November 28, 2023

Colorado State University, much like other campuses, houses many intensive research facilities, including one of the largest gene banks in the world. The bank contains materials — including plants, animals...

Colorado State University students pass around the Food for Thought core agreements sheet before reading them together and talking to each other Nov. 16.

Food for Thought: CSU students build interfaith understanding

Sananda Chandy, Staff Reporter November 27, 2023

On Nov. 16, Colorado State University's Multifaith and Belief Initiatives organized Food for Thought, striving to encourage unique and vulnerable conversations in supportive spaces where equal representation...

Reflecting on LSC's history as renovations conclude

Reflecting on LSC’s history as renovations conclude

Christian Arndt, Life & Culture director November 16, 2023

The Lory Student Center is a go-to location for students all over Colorado State University. Whether you’re looking to pick up some food in between classes, study for exams, find valuable resource...

Gregory Cajete presents his presentation on an ecological philosophy, Native science, living the earth, facing the sun and seeking the light Nov. 6.

NACC keynote: Native perspectives matter in academics

Sananda Chandy, Staff Reporter November 9, 2023

Native American educator Gregory Cajete delivered the Colorado State University Native American Cultural Center's Native American Heritage Month Keynote discussing Native sciences and the importance of...

Truffles sit on the display counter in Nuance Chocolate Nov. 2. Owners Toby and Alix Gadd are dedicated to creating true truffles free of preservatives.

Bean to bar: Nuance Chocolate combines art, sustainability

Ivy Secrest, Content Managing Editor November 9, 2023

Nestled in a picturesque brick building off of Pine Street in Old Town Fort Collins sits Nuance Chocolate, a store dedicated to high-quality treats and the world's largest selection of single-origin chocolate,...

The Colorado State University Health and Medical Center located on the corner of West Prospect Road and College Avenue in Fort Collins April 11.

CSU Health Network workshop aids students in mindfulness

Aubree Miller, Staff Reporter November 8, 2023

Stress is incredibly common across college campuses, particularly during this time of year with midterms, projects and finals looming. To help students manage this, the Colorado State University Health...

Members of the Native American Cultural Center gather in the NACC office Nov. 2. The Native American Cultural Center hosted Queer Connections to discuss queer identity and the historic and cultural relevance of queerness in Native community spaces.

Indigiqueer Experiences discusses Two-Spirit identity

McKenna Van Voris, Staff reporter November 6, 2023

The Native American Cultural Center hosted the Indigiqueer Experiences event Thursday, Nov. 2, as part of Queer Connections, a series of events held through Colorado State University's Pride Resource Center. This...

Brianna Titone discusses what she is doing to help the trans community at the transgender panel Oct. 25. "It's not the sound of my voice that matters, it's the words that come out of it," Titone said as she explained her tough decision of whether to work on voice therapy or run for office.

CSU hosts panel on transgender policy

Hannah Parcells, Staff Reporter October 31, 2023

A panel on transgender policy in the U.S. was held on Wednesday, Oct. 25, as part of Colorado State University’s Symposium for Inclusive Excellence this year. Wednesday’s panel was a collaboration...

‘Breaking the News’ emphasizes importance of diversity in journalism

‘Breaking the News’ emphasizes importance of diversity in journalism

McKenna Van Voris, Staff reporter October 30, 2023

The film “Breaking the News” was screened in the Lory Student Center Monday, Oct. 23, as one of the events at Colorado State University’s Symposium for Inclusive Excellence.  The film featured...

Charlie is not alone: Walrus Ice Cream ghost turns into ghosts

Charlie is not alone: Walrus Ice Cream ghost turns into ghosts

Gwendolynn Riddoch, Staff reporter October 26, 2023

Most Fort Collins locals have heard the stories of Charlie Dinnebeck, the ghost that haunts Walrus Ice Cream. But what some might not know is that Charlie is not the only one. Halloween will soon be upon...

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