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Culture and Community

(Graphic illustration by Malia Berry | The Collegian)

‘No Ordinary Man’ addresses transgender representation in media

Max Hogan March 28, 2021

There are many documentaries exploring the lives of different musicians, the struggles they faced and their effects on history. “No Ordinary Man” is one such film in that it centers on the life...

(Graphic illustration by Malia Berry | The Collegian)

Annual ACT Human Rights Film Festival focuses on connection

Maddy Erskine March 23, 2021

After a year of unprecedented isolation, the need for human connection both among our communities and globally is at what feels like an all-time high. This intense desire for connection is at the...

Everyday Joe's Coffee House, a nonprofit in Old Town, functions as an art gallery, a coffee shop and as a church on Sundays with services at 9 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. (Anna Tomka | The Collegian)

Little Local Gems: How Everyday Joe’s Coffee House began

Kailey Pickering March 3, 2021

[smartslider3 slider=83] High, open ceilings, light chatter and a welcoming atmosphere greet one as they walk into Everyday Joe’s Coffee House on Mason Street. Underneath the rustic string lights and...

(Graphic illustration by Christine Moore-Bonbright | The Collegian)

United Women of Color makes annual hair show ‘Werk From Home’

Isaiah Dennings and Maddy Erskine March 2, 2021

Every year, United Women of Color teams up with the Black/African American Cultural Center to host a hair show beauty pageant that celebrates and showcases Black and brown hairstyles.  This annual...

Trina Gunther is currently a resident teacher at Heruka Buddhist Center in Fort Collins. (Lennon Brooks | The Collegian)

Heruka Buddhist Center: How do we de-stress in times of distress?

Renee Ziel February 24, 2021

In the harrowing era of COVID-19, a virus known for its accompanying breathing difficulties, it might be hard to stop and appreciate our ability to breathe at all. California-born Trina Gunther said...

Raska International Cuisine & Sauce is located at 128 Laurel St. and provides Ethiopian cuisine to the Colorado State University and Fort Collins communities. (Luke Bourland | The Collegian).

Black-owned restaurant brings rich Ethiopian flavors to FoCo

Alexandra MacDonald February 11, 2021

Black History Month presents itself as an opportunity to reflect on history and celebrate the accomplishments of Black Americans. Within this annual event, there is an opportunity to embrace global...

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A Moment of Mindfulness: Meditation practices

Taryn Smith January 26, 2021

Sitting cross-legged on the floor, index finger touching the tip of your thumb, hands resting on your knees, listening to the breath, letting the mind wander — this is the typical idea of meditation.  After...

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C.A.N.S. Around the Oval has successful year

Maddy Erskine November 12, 2020

  C.A.N.S. Around the Oval raised nearly $10,000 more in 2020 than the previous record year in 2018. The Colorado State University tradition, which has been around for 34 years, is an annual...

Wellmart CBD located off of Mason near Alleycat Coffee House Nov. 8. (Tri Duong | The Collegian)

The new calm, cool and collected CBD shop

Greta Nelson-Bechtold November 9, 2020

We all need some relaxation during these stressful times, whether from school, work or everyday life. Luckily, Wellmart, a new CBD shop on the northeast corner of the Colorado State University campus,...

Competitors run towards the second checkpoint of the Operation Bear Hug obstacle course 5K run on Sunday morning at Colorado State University.  (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

The race must go on for Fort Collins athletes

Kailey Pickering November 2, 2020

The muscles in their legs are on fire with exhaustion, their lungs burning as they take in gulps of air and, as the finish line appears on the horizon, they pour everything they have into closing the distance....

Shelves of Halloween costumes on display. During Halloween there are many costume options that are not offensive. (Abby Flitton | Collegian)

Halloween costumes create memories, express creativity

Kailey Pickering October 27, 2020

On a day when many dress up in fun and extraordinary costumes, countless people hold memories of trick-or-treating with friends, receiving an assortment of candies and experiencing Halloween parties. For...

The crowd for the Heck House event at the Downtown Artery Oct. 24. The bands King Crawdad, Los Toms, Dry Ice, and TrashFest performed to an energized audience. (Ryan Schmidt | The Collegian)

Current, future impacts of COVID-19 on Colorado music scene

Ty Davis October 21, 2020

The COVID-19 outbreak in the United States has affected nearly all industries in one form or another, but live music stands out among others due to its dependency on drawing large crowds. According to...

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