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Culture and Community

Intersectionality in feminism is crucial to a better movement

Intersectionality in feminism is crucial to a better movement

Emmalee Krieg, Staff Reporter December 6, 2022

With this year being the 50th anniversary of Title IX, it's worth recognizing other topics within feminism that have gained prominence, such as intersectionality. Social movements can prioritize what’s...

Skiers and snowboarders ride the Peak 8 SuperConnect lift at Breckenridge Ski Resort

Avalanche education: How to stay safe in the backcountry

Molly Hendry, Staff Contributor November 29, 2022

Every winter, more people travel into the backcountry. The COVID-19 pandemic increased ski resort visitation, and a recent jump in outdoor recreation is one reason. The risks of the backcountry haven’t...

5 ways to cope with the cold for those who never have

5 ways to cope with the cold for those who never have

Alexander Wilson, Social Media Coordinator November 15, 2022

The snow whistles through the air as new students create snow angels and try to catch a snowflake with their tongues, but this only lasts until they realize snow is cold. Every year, Fort Collins averages...

5 ways to enjoy fall break away from home

5 ways to enjoy fall break away from home

Alexander Wilson, Social Media Coordinator November 15, 2022

Fall break is a time for many students to go home and see their families, while others choose to stay behind. For students not staying over break, residence halls officially close at 10 a.m. Nov. 19...

Shabbat 200: Jewish food, song, education, traditions

Shabbat 200: Jewish food, song, education, traditions

Barnaby Atwood, Staff reporter November 14, 2022

Different Jewish organizations on campus came together with Associated Students of Colorado State University and the Lory Student Center to host Colorado State University's 15th annual Shabbat dinner. Shabbat...

What to expect: This year's Shabbat 200 preview

What to expect: This year’s Shabbat 200 preview

Alexander Wilson, Social Media Coordinator November 10, 2022

The Colorado State University Lory Student Center will host the annual Shabbat 200 Dinner in the Grand Ballroom at 7 p.m. Nov. 11.  Shabbat is celebrated on Saturday, the seventh day of the week. This...

The intertribal drum circle during the 38th Annual American Indian Science and Engineering Society Pow Wow

Traditions return in person at AISES 38th annual pow wow

Ivy Secrest, Life and Culture Director November 9, 2022

The Native American Cultural Center and the American Indian Science and Engineering Society at Colorado State University held the 38th annual pow wow in the Lory Student Center Nov. 5.  For coordinators...

Colorado State University fans wear game day

Shades of green, gold: 7 things to wear to the next CSU game

Ivy Secrest, Life and Culture Director November 2, 2022

A rolling crowd of green and gold fills just about every athletic event associated with Colorado State University. Zooming in on the individuals who make up the crowd reveals the outfits that reflect the...

member of the Quetzalcoatl Grupo De Danza finishes an Aztec dance originating from the town Jalisco in Mexico City during the Día de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration in Old Town Square

Welcoming back ancestors: The importance of Día de los Muertos

DJ Vicente, Staff Reporter October 31, 2022

One of the most prevalent ways diversity is promoted in local communities is by observing different cultural celebrations found between community members. These holidays carry traditions significant...

ritual table

Samhain: The not-so-satanic, true origins of Halloween

Ivy Secrest, Life and Culture Director October 26, 2022

The masked faces of small children scuttle past houses lit up by the carved grins of jack-o'-lanterns and ghoulish decorations. Halloween season is upon us, and the familiarity of the holiday is intoxicating.  Often...

The sign for FoCo Cafe Oct 23.

FoCo Cafe Halloween treat boxes give back to community

Katherine Borsting, Staff Reporter October 25, 2022

A little cafe connected to a community garden sits at the end of Old Town at 225 Maple St. The sign attached to the building reads “FoCo Cafe" in bold green letters. The name, however, is not slang...

halloween thoughts

How to not culturally appropriate with Halloween costumes

Alexander Wilson, Social Media Coordinator October 24, 2022

Editor's Note: All opinions reflected within are views of the individual author only.   With Halloween right around the corner, it’s time to talk about costumes and cultural appropriation.  Cultural...

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