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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...

The most haunted buildings on CSU campus

The most haunted buildings on CSU campus

Christian Arndt, Director of the Life and Culture desk October 25, 2023

With Halloween just around the corner, you might feel inclined to dive into the spooky atmosphere by exploring haunted areas around Fort Collins. You may have heard of the plethora of paranormal stories...

A large crowd of people sitting at tables and eating.

Shabbat celebrates Judaism by bringing community together

McKenna Van Voris, Staff reporter October 24, 2023

Over 350 community members gathered in the ballroom of the Lory Student Center to experience the 16th year of the Shabbat 300 Dinner at Colorado State University Friday, Oct. 20.  Organized by the...

Visitantes caminando a lo largo de los muros del Castillo de los Moros sobre los campos en Sintra, Portugal el 10 de Abril.

Un Semestre a Través del Mar: Ser un Estudiante del Mundo

Samantha Nordstrom, photographer October 23, 2023

Nota del editor: Puedes leer la versión en ingles de este artículo aquí. La experiencia académica de un Ram en el extranjero por el programa Semester at Sea El viento fresco...

Midnight Sweet-Water dances in the American Indian Science and Engineering Society's 39th Annual Powwow in the Lory Student Center Oct. 21.

Celebrating cultures, traditions: AISES hosts 39th Annual Powwow

Hannah Parcells, Staff Reporter October 23, 2023

The Colorado State University chapter of the American Indian Science and Engineering Society held its 39th Annual Powwow Saturday, Oct. 21, as the kick-off event for National Native American Heritage Month,...

Tim Hanauer's giant pumpkin is hauled off the trailer and onto the judging grounds with help from Tyler Eversaul and a forklift at the Fort Collins Nursery's Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off Oct. 14.

Giant pumpkin sets Wyoming state record in Fort Collins

Adam Carlson, Staff Reporter October 18, 2023

When someone plants a seed, it's unlikely to grow upward of 40 pounds a day, but Andy and Amy Corbin have worked hard to achieve a new Wyoming state pumpkin weight record. This 2,062-pound fruit was on...

Cleopatra Tatabele speaks about Two-Spirit identity at the Colorado State University Lory Student Center Oct. 12.  “I am speaking about Two-Spirit identity in a Taino context,” Tatabele said. “The Taino people are the Indigenous people of the Caribbean. And it’s been very important to create LGBTQIA+ and Two-Spirit safe spaces for us.”

El Centro, Pride Resource Center host annual Borderlands Speaker

Hannah Parcells, Staff Reporter October 17, 2023

Editor's Note: Edits were made to correct the origin of the speaker and reflect the multiple Indigenous cultures that use the term Two-Spirit. Thursday, Oct. 12, the annual Borderlands Speaker event...

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