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Culture and Community

Emily Roberts, Daisy Montgomerey and Christie Nichols speak at the women with autism panel at the Autism Resource Fair at the Fort Collins Museum of Discovery April 23.

FoCo Museum of Discovery hosts Autism Resource Fair

Ivy Secrest, Life and Culture Director April 25, 2023

The Fort Collins Museum of Discovery hosted an Autism Resource Fair April 23. Free and accessible for all ages, the fair catered to the neurodivergent community. "The museum serves as a vital role as...

Izabelle Hood, president of the Dead Poets Society Club, shares a poem during their meeting in the Willard O. Eddy Hall April 18.

Dead Poets Society builds community through art of poetry

Sulaiman Akbar, Staff Reporter April 20, 2023

The Colorado State University Dead Poets Society is a great place for people looking for a creative club. It is an organization created for people who want to share their ideas and expressions through...

Reduce, reuse, recycle isn't a waste at CSU

Reduce, reuse, recycle isn’t a waste at CSU

Ivy Secrest, Life and Culture Director April 20, 2023

Whether it's due to trendiness or personal morals, sustainability and how we reduce our carbon footprint have become a major focus, especially at Colorado State University over the past decade. Solar...

HES Club fosters connection between students, alumni

HES Club fosters connection between students, alumni

Ivy Secrest, Life and Culture Director April 19, 2023

In an active state with active students, it is no surprise that Health and Exercise Science is one of the top 10 most popular majors for the latest incoming classes at Colorado State University. In...

Photo courtesy of Reham Abdunabi

‘We can be visible to ourselves’: Looking at SWANA representation

DJ Vicente, Staff Reporter April 12, 2023

The Southwest Asian North African Student Organization, or SWANA, was recently registered in January as an officially recognized student organization. The club was created by members of the Asian Pacific...

Jewish community celebrates Passover Seder at CSU in 15 steps

Jewish community celebrates Passover Seder at CSU in 15 steps

DJ Vicente, Staff Reporter April 7, 2023

The Jewish community of Colorado State University, Fort Collins and Northern Colorado came together for Passover Seder, which was held 7 p.m. April 5 at the Lory Student Center. Held by Chabad of Northern...

Custodian supervisor Claude Jaillet IV poses outside of Momo Lolo Coffee Shop April 1. Jaillet has served Colorado State University's academic buildings for nine years.

CSU facilities management keeps campus moving

Emmalee Krieg, Staff Reporter April 6, 2023

When talking about service jobs within Colorado State University’s staff, custodians are often the unsung heroes of the campus. At CSU, custodians, or facilities management, are heavily involved in...

The Foundry dining center at Colorado State University Feb. 7.

Former Foundry worker recalls harassment, traumatic environment

Samy Gentle, Staff Reporter April 6, 2023

The Foundry dining center on campus employs a number of workers. A former employee came forward about their experience. “(Working at The Foundry) was one of the most traumatic experiences of my life,”...

Poudre Fire Authority’s Tower 1 truck remains parked at PFA’s Station 1 with the doors open to allow for a fast response time to the call April 1.

Poudre Fire Authority first responders go beyond fire

Miles Buchan, Staff Reporter April 5, 2023

Colorado is no stranger to droughts, dryness and the potential for fires, which means the folks who serve as firefighters are essential guardians of the community. What many may not realize is that...

Participants of the International Transgender Day of Visibility die-in lie on the ground in Old Town Square in Fort Collins to demonstrate the lethal harm of transphobia March 31.

Fort Collins first Trans Visibility Day demonstrated community stake in legislation

Ivy Secrest, Life and Culture Director April 3, 2023

Fort Collins' first International Transgender Day of Visibility demonstration was on March 31 in Old Town Square. NoCoSafeSpace organized a die-in demonstration in Fort Collins inspired by AIDS protests...

Photo Courtesy by Kevin Curreri

Beyond study: Former Rams share realities of moving abroad

Ivy Secrest, Life and Culture Director March 29, 2023

A semester abroad is a dream come true for many college students. It exposes people to new cultures and, for some, sparks a permanent move abroad. Making the move can be daunting. There's a change in...

WGAC workshop to help survivors rebuild relationships

WGAC workshop to help survivors rebuild relationships

Ivy Secrest, Life and Culture Director March 28, 2023

Trauma often changes a person's relationship with boundaries. For staff members at the Women and Gender Advocacy Center at Colorado State University, addressing that change is an important part of survivors'...

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