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Educating on empathy: CSU prepares to host Holocaust Awareness Week

Educating on empathy: CSU prepares to host Holocaust Awareness Week

Ivy Secrest, Life and Culture Director February 21, 2023

Educating and building empathy are two of the greatest powers against intolerant behaviors. For the organizers of Colorado State University's Holocaust Awareness Week, these elements are the key to success. For...

CAM the Ram poses for a picture with a student on the Lory Student Center West Lawn Feb. 17. CAM made an appearance on campus in celebration of his recent birthday, Feb. 6, which marks the day Colorado State University officially adopted a Rambouillet sheep as its animal mascot.

Celebrating CAM: The Ramimal ambassador of CSU

Barnaby Atwood, Staff Reporter February 20, 2023

There is, in fact, a real-life CAM the Ram, and he's not just a logo or a costume. Feb. 6 marked 69 years since CAM’s official adoption as Colorado State University's mascot. While there has been...

Students in the Black/African American Culture Center office craft vision boards with the help of Bridgette Johnson, assistant vice president at The Office of Inclusive Excellence Feb. 15.

‘Vision Board with Ms. B’ helps students visualize their identities

DJ Vicente, Staff Reporter February 20, 2023

In the Black/African American Cultural Center office at Colorado State University, Bridgette Johnson, assistant vice president for inclusive excellence, talked to a group of students about the purpose...

Boby Seale, a leader of the Black Panther Party, speaks to the Fort Collins community about his life history at the Lory Student Center

Black Panther Party co-founder Bobby Seale shares his story

Katherine Borsting, Staff Reporter February 16, 2023

The month of February marks the U.S. annual Black History Month, which is a time to reflect and learn about those who have fought and been activists for members of the Black community as well as understand...

People watch a short film at the Lyric Sept. 11, 2021 . The film was part of the Horsetooth International Film Festival.

Staying local at The Lyric, the best spot for filmmakers to get started

Sulaiman Akbar, Staff Reporter February 14, 2023

The Lyric in Fort Collins does a great job at providing a well-rounded screening opportunity for local filmmakers to show their films. There are many filmmakers that need support who are passionate and...

Demonstrating Black excellence: 7 notable CSU alumni

Demonstrating Black excellence: 7 notable CSU alumni

Rebekah Barry, Staff Reporter February 14, 2023

Colorado State University has had several notable graduates. They are a part of school history and go on to accomplish great things in the world. During Black History Month, it's important to recognize...

West Myrtle Street and South Grant Avenue, along with many other residential streets, remain unplowed days after the last snowfall while larger streets such as West Mulberry Street are plowed and supporting traffic flow Jan. 20.

Lacking snow removal affects people at CSU with disabilities

Miles Buchan, Staff Reporter February 13, 2023

Editor’s Note: Read the Spanish version of this article here. In the winter seasons, snow and ice buildup create potentially hazardous conditions for all, but these issues can disproportionally...

Fostering Success Program supports students with independent backgrounds

Fostering Success Program supports students with independent backgrounds

Emmalee Krieg, Staff Reporter February 9, 2023

Oftentimes, support in education trickles off at the collegiate level. Community and a sense of belonging can be hard to find for independent students. At Colorado State University, the Fostering Success...

(Graphic Illustration by Trin Bonner | The Collegian)

Peek into past Valentine’s Day celebrations at CSU

Serena Bettis, Editor in Chief February 8, 2023

With Valentine’s Day next week and the “Sweetheart City” close by, right now is the perfect time to celebrate love — or chocolate.  Some people may choose to celebrate friendship over a romantic...

Black History Month shows the 'Blackprint' for American culture

Black History Month shows the ‘Blackprint’ for American culture

Ivy Secrest, Life and Culture Director January 30, 2023

As Black History Month approaches, the Black/African American Cultural Center at Colorado State University prepares for a series of events that will celebrate students and their heritage. Guided by...

Patricia Vigil gives Alfreda “Freda” Whaley, a residential dining employee, the Multicultural Staff and Faculty Network

Foundry worker Freda Whaley falls into early retirement

Samy Gentle, News Reporter January 25, 2023

Freda Whaley had been working at Colorado State University since 1989. Most recently, she worked for Housing and Dining Services at The Foundry dining center. That was until Sept. 5, 2022, when she —...

(Graphic courtesy of Annika Lister)

110 years of insects: The metamorphosis of the CSU bug club

Ivy Secrest, Life and Culture Director January 24, 2023

For most of us, bugs can be reduced to a fear of spiders and a hope that termites don't take down our homes. For students in the Colorado State University Entomology Club, bugs are much more than that. After...

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