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Language clubs share culture, culinary arts at Smile event

Graham Shapley • October 27, 2019

Across language barriers and country lines, there’s one thing that connects most cultures: the meaning of a smile. The first ever Smile event was held at the International House Apartments on Thursday,...

Spliff Tank plays at the now shutdown DIY venue Heck House on Oct 19. (Courtesy of Johnny Leftwhich, The Backstage Van)

Heck House revives itself after shutting down last spring

Joel Thompson • October 23, 2019

Despite shutting down last spring, Heck House finds a way to survive in the Fort Collins music scene. Heck House is a former DIY music venue in Fort Collins, booking over 20 shows while it ran. Despite...

Old Firehouse Books serves as a venue for the Fort Collins Book Fest, taking place on Oct. 18th and Oct. 19th. (Megan McGregor | Collegian)

Fort Collins Book Festival connects to agricultural roots

Graham Shapley • October 20, 2019

Fort Collins book lovers were given a treat this weekend as 10 venues opened themselves for discussions and performances by local and international authors. The fourth annual Fort Collins Book Festival...

Dirty Harry performs on-stage during the fall semester PRISM drag show, Scream Queers, in the Lory Student Center Grand Ballroom Oct. 20. PRISM collected donations that went to the Pride Resource Center to help fund scholarships for LGBTQ+ students. (Colin Shepherd | The Collegian)

Scream Queers delights with frights at PRISM drag show

Elena Waldman • October 20, 2019

The Lory Student Center Grand Ballroom screamed in delighted horror at the performances of “Scream Queers” for this year’s blood-curdling drag show hosted by PRISM Oct. 20.  The drag show means...

Donors dress up and compete for the best costume during the Masquerade Ball at the Hilton on Oct. 12th. The event was held by The Center for Family Outreach and raised money for adolescents struggling with mental health and substance abuse issues. (Megan McGregor | Collegian)

Locals dress up for the Masquerade Ball fundraiser

Joel Thompson • October 13, 2019

The Center for Family Outreach decided to dress things up for its second annual Masquerade Ball this past weekend at the Fort Collins Hilton.  The Center For Family Outreach primarily focuses on...

The Ramskeller hosts Open Mic nights once a month, as the second speaker of the night we have Bk Sharad. He has been doing comedy for a year. His favorite joke is, "Being a not smart Indian guy is like being an iPod touch." His reason for doing comedy is to make people laugh, that it brings him joy. (Asia Kalcevic | Collegian)

Ramskeller open mic finds humor amidst haphazardry

Scott Powell • October 9, 2019

The Ramskeller open mic, held Tuesday in the basement of the Lory Student Center, was a no-holds-barred roast of everything from totally baked black bears to homeless people in grocery stores and plenty...

A wall inside the Horse and Dragon Brewing Company taproom, Oct. 7. Horse and Dragon hosted the Sunday Fun Day event put together by the Colorado State University Alumni Association on Oct. 6. (Matt Tackett | The Collegian)

Rams wave Homecoming weekend goodbye

Sam Sedoryk • October 8, 2019

The annual Homecoming weekend can be a rowdy one depending on how you spend it, but this past Sunday was a time to unwind with friends and family. The Colorado State University Alumni Association...

Little Shop of Physics club members Alexandra Smith and Elizabeth Hensley help Abby Vincent play with the ring of smoke machine at the Little Shop of Physics station. Brain Jones, professor of Physics at CSU and director of the Little Shop of Physics always enjoys these events. “The whole idea behind this is to get kids engaged and interested in science, and to make them want to learn more” Jones said. (Gregory James | Collegian)

Homecoming festivities bring fall fun to Fort Collins

Emily Pisqui and Autumn Sorrentino • October 6, 2019

The annual Festival on the Oval and Homecoming Parade at Colorado State University brought together family members, staff, alumni and students in a wonderful display of community this past weekend.  While...

The 1491s comedy group preform a sketch in front of the LSC theater. (Luke Bourland | Collegian)

The 1491s reflect on community through comedy

Scott Powell • October 2, 2019

Inclusivity: It’s a nice word and one that typically evokes feelings of pity and guilt but not any actual desire to include all types of people. Enter the 1491s, the "Monty Python" of the American...

Homecoming fireworks light the sky of Fort Collins. (Anna Baize | Collegian)

Collegian picks: Favorite Homecoming weekend activities

Elena Waldman • October 2, 2019

Homecoming weekend is a great time to take a break from the stress of classes and remember why it is so special to be a Colorado State University Ram. Whether you are enjoying the autumn weather in Old...

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