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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...

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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...

Making your vote count — how to vote in Larimer County

Making your vote count — how to vote in Larimer County

Allie Seibel, News Editor October 20, 2022

Casting a ballot is a process some young people look forward to; it's a special privilege of being 18 to be able to aid in making the decisions that help guide local, state and national government. Voting...

Colorado voter culture — a silver medal in voter representation

Colorado voter culture — a silver medal in voter representation

Ivy Secrest, Life and Culture Director October 18, 2022

The state of Colorado has the second-highest voter turnout in the United States, according to Ballotpedia. Colorado has adopted policies and general attitudes that have created a robust voting culture. “Our...

A graphic with a hand holding a black notebook against a green background with halo-like yellow lines coming from the center of the image. The cover of the notebook has a Colorado State University logo with a halo.

Religious groups you can join on campus

Andrea Donlucas, Staff Reporter October 17, 2022

When students think of getting involved on campus, organizations such as intramural teams, the Associated Students of Colorado State University or volunteer groups come to mind. What students often forget...

Ram pride: Looking back at the years of cheer

Ram pride: Looking back at the years of cheer

Ivy Secrest, Life and Culture Director October 13, 2022

Homecoming weekend means tailgates, school pride and football. While the scoreboard will change and the fans will evolve, one constant support remains enthusiastically on the field: cheer and dance squads. While...

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Double the sustainability: CSU increases solar power on campus

Alexander Wilson, Social Media Coordinator October 13, 2022

On Oct. 11, Colorado State University celebrated 20 new solar installations on campus, which nearly doubled the previous number, at the CSU Solar Celebration. “We’ve been working on this for a long...

Wolverine Farm Publick House

Show the fam what it’s like to be a Ram: 5 staple CSU eateries

Katherine Borsting, Staff Reporter October 12, 2022

Family Weekend usually means a nice dinner and a long trip to the grocery store. Running up a tab while the parents are in town is a college norm. Many students anticipate this weekend when they get...

The Black experience: How the arts give Black culture a voice

The Black experience: How the arts give Black culture a voice

Jevon McKinney, Guest writer October 12, 2022

The Black community in Fort Collins makes up 1.5% of the city's population, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. For a college town that loves to celebrate its diversity, community leaders such as Jamal...

Danita Ordaz, Rasa Humeyumptewa, and Brianna Maxwell run the Native American Cultural Center booth

CSU celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day on The Plaza

Alexander Wilson, Staff reporter October 12, 2022

Colorado State University has celebrated Indigenous Peoples' Day annually since 2020. This year, the morning of the holiday was greeted with a university-wide email from Interim President Rick Miranda...

Sonia Guiñansaca speaks as the first live Boarderlands guest speaker

Borderlands Speaker shares importance of art, community

Katherine Borsting, Staff Reporter October 11, 2022

On Oct. 5, Sonia Guiñansaca came to Colorado State University as the Borderlands Speaker — a collaboration between El Centro and the Pride Resource Center — and discussed their experiences as a queer...

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