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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...

Shelby Davis poses in the photo booth with a Colorado State University pride flag Oct 11.

Coming Into Queerness Day: Celebrating LGBTQIA+ experiences

Hannah Parcells, Staff Reporter October 16, 2023

Oct. 11 marks this year’s National Coming Out Day, a day to celebrate and support individuals in the LGBTQ+ community and to recognize the act of coming out. The day aims to highlight the stories of...

[name not provided] A protestor holds up a Palestinian flag during a "Freedom for Palestine Protest" on College Avenue in Fort Collins.

Freedom for Palestine Protest follows airstrikes in Gaza

Ivy Secrest, Content Managing Editor October 14, 2023

Editors note: This article was edited to accurately reflect the organizers of the protest, the South West Asian North African Student Organization at Colorado State University did not organize the...

Shelby Davis poses in the photo booth with a Colorado State University pride flag Oct 11.

Gallery: National Coming Out Day

Julia Percy October 13, 2023

Ram Band vs. BroBand: Thursday night bar hopping gets better

Ram Band vs. BroBand: Thursday night bar hopping gets better

Ayla Sanchez, Staff Reporter October 12, 2023

As students settle into the semester with autumn in the breeze and Homecoming in full swing, it’s natural that bars become a way to get away from the nonstop tests and homework, especially on a Thursday...

A corgi is carted through parade route Oct. 7. The Tour de Corgi parade showed off corgis and their owners in their annual Fort Collins event.

Gallery: Tour de Corgi

Grace Goolsby and Willow Roan October 12, 2023

Chef Sookie working the runway during the corgi costume contest with her owners Shelly and Jason at Tour de Corgi Oct 7.

A parade of fluff: Tour de Corgi celebrates 9 years

Jack Fillweber, Staff Reporter October 11, 2023

Fall has finally arrived in Fort Collins. Saturday, Oct. 7, marked the ninth annual Tour de Corgi in Civic Center Park and Old Town. Tour de Corgi was a great opportunity for Northern Colorado residents...

(Graphic Illustration by Trin Bonner | The Collegian)

Peanuts to CAM: A history of CSU’s mascots

Allie Seibel, Editor in Chief October 11, 2023

Founded in 1870, Colorado State University has celebrated many mascots before the current CAM the Ram. In the 153-year history of the land-grant institution, four live animals have represented CSU's culture...

Drones in formation of a planet at Colorado State University Oct. 6.

Brightflight lights up sky at CSU’s first drone light show

McKenna Van Voris, Staff Reporter October 10, 2023

On the evening of Friday, Oct. 6, students and Fort Collins locals gathered on the West Lawn of Colorado State University’s Lory Student Center to spectate the first-ever drone light show at CSU. The...

A beer being poured at Salt Road Brewing during their Oktoberfest event Sept. 23. The brewery is located at 321 Old Firehouse Alley and opened in April 2023.

Gallery: Oktoberfest

River Kinnaird October 9, 2023

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