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A Ram fan's "STATE" bus sits next to the Colorado State University Intramural Fields during a tailgate that took place before the Homecoming game against San Jose State University Oct. 9, 2021.

Point of pride: Why do we celebrate homecoming at CSU?

DJ Vicente, Staff Reporter October 10, 2022

As the orange colors of autumn arrive to coat the Colorado State University campus, build-up for Homecoming begins. Students, parents and alumni will experience a weekend of CSU’s longest-standing...

CSU professors bring sustainability awareness to Fort Collins

CSU professors bring sustainability awareness to Fort Collins

Taylor Paumen, Content Managing Editor October 5, 2022

On Sept. 21, a group of Colorado State University professors came together to inform the Fort Collins community about “the overconsumption of natural resources,” as stated on the CSU School of Global...

A flyer on the Lory Student Center Plaza with a QR code linking to information about ongoing protests in Iran

Iranian community members speak up following Mahsa Amini’s death

Ivy Secrest, Life and Culture Director October 4, 2022

Editor's Note: Quotes have been removed from this article for the safety of the source.  Editor's Note: Anonymity has been granted due to safety concerns.  On Sept. 16, Mahsa Amini, an Iranian...

Corgis Walter and Winifred walk along the stage during the costume competition during Tour de Corgi at Civic Center Park

8th Tour de Corgi celebrates corgi lovers, FoCo community

Allie Seibel, News Editor October 3, 2022

The eighth annual Tour de Corgi took place Saturday, Oct. 1 in Old Town Fort Collins. The event, which included a costume contest in Civic Center Park, a vendor fair behind the park and a parade of...

Julissa Arce speaks about her experience immigrating from Mexico to the United States at Canvas Stadium

Julissa Arce talks American dream, rejecting assimilation

Ivy Secrest, Life and Culture Director September 29, 2022

On Sept. 20, bestselling author, businesswoman and immigration rights advocate Julissa Arce spoke to the Colorado State University community as a part of El Centro’s Latinx Heritage Month events.  One...

A 'sweet new year’: Chabad at CSU hosts Rosh Hashanah dinner

A ‘sweet new year’: Chabad at CSU hosts Rosh Hashanah dinner

DJ Vicente, Staff Reporter September 28, 2022

On Sept. 25, in a sunset-lit room within the Fort Collins Senior Center, Rabbi Yerachmiel Gorelik gave a speech to his congregation to commence Sunday evening’s service preceding this year’s Rosh Hashanah...

True, the youngest puppy in the Collar Scholars club at Colorado State University, rests in Emily Arnow's arms during the meeting in the Andrew G. Clark Building at Colorado State University

Come meet the CSU Collar Scholars and their canine coworkers

Bella Eckburg, Opinion Director September 27, 2022
CSU's Collar Scholars club works as a puppy's first introduction to life as a service dog and teaches them nearly 30 important commands before seeing them through professional graduation and placement.
Colorado State University students sit on the lawn at the Lory Sculpture Garden Sept. 20.

CSU students take on rejection post-rush week

Katherine Borsting, Life and Culture Reporter September 27, 2022

The rise of #RushTok and Alabama rush content on social media has shown sorority rush week as a glamorous, multi-day process that can make or break a woman’s college experience. Colorado State University...

Andres Rodriguez, Julio Martínez and Vivían Cortes, performers from Studio Colombia, displays a combination style of choreography

Latinx Heritage Month kicks off with lively Plaza celebration

Ivy Secrest, Life and Culture Director September 21, 2022

Sept. 15 kicked off Colorado State University’s Latinx Heritage Month celebrations. Hosted by El Centro with other Latinx-based groups on campus as well as RamEvents, this year's kickoff was the festive...

CSUnicorn Task Force dance in The Plaza with a pride flag to spread joy amid the presence of religious and anti-abortion groups

CSUnicorn Task Force draws attention away from Plaza preaching

Samy Gentle, Staff Reporter September 20, 2022

The Lory Student Center Plaza is a place on campus for a variety of groups to set up tables, signs or simply speak to spread their messages to the passersby. This includes certain religious groups...

Collegian archive illustration

El Centro continues student support, Latinx Heritage Month begins

Ivy Secrest, Life and Culture Director September 14, 2022

Opposites may attract, but similarities create lifelong bonds. For Student Diversity Programs and Services, both of these ideas are essential to building community on campus.  El Centro, the Latinx...

Alley Cat Cafe barista Messina Ranieri prepares a drink

7 study spots in Fort Collins to get you out of your room

Ivy Secrest, Life and Culture Director September 13, 2022

There are as many barriers to studying as there are things to study. Why memorize equations when your roommates are just so noisy? You can’t focus, and your cat needs a bath anyway. It wouldn't hurt...

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