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Culture and Community

Members of Pi Lambda Chi and Zeta Phi Beta with their winner certificates.

Annual Step Show brings energy, culture

Maddie Wright February 18, 2019

The energy coming from the Bring the Culture, Hip-Hop Explosion Step Show was infectious. Four different fraternities and sororities performed at the annual Step Show Saturday Feb. 16. The event invited...

Cat-lovers view last year’s Grand Cats. The fundraising event merges the community’s love for animals and art. (Lydia Jordan | Collegian)

Fort Collins Cat Rescue’s ’Grand Cat’ gallery to support artists and feline friends

Lauryn Bolz February 13, 2019

Attention, all cat-ladies and gentlemen, animal and art lovers alike! The Fort Collins Cat Rescue & Spay/Neuter Clinic will be merging two of the Fort Collins community’s favorite things, animals...

Puppy Yoga is instructed by Kaitlin Mueller at Maxline Brewing Feb. 10, 2019. The puppies interact with the people throughout the yoga class. (Clara Scholtz | Collegian)

Puppy Yoga: Om Kai makes exercise adorable

Graham Shapley February 12, 2019

For some, the idea of getting down on a yoga mat and exercising does not feel like an ideal use of time. Yoga instructor Kaitlin Mueller has changed that by introducing one simple element: animals. Om...

Maggie Hendrickson, new Assistant Director for the PRIDE Resource Center poses for a photograph in their office. (Tony Villalobos May | Collegian)

CSU’s Pride Center hires new Assistant Director to bring creativity, more support to students

Julia Trowbridge February 11, 2019
After staff changes over the past couple years at the Pride Center, Hendrickson has arrived to support the students that come into the pride center, work on inclusivity training around the University and work on the programs the center has to offer.
Serina Hilliard models an Afrocentric hairstyle during the United Women of Color annual hair show Feb. 10. The hair show was put on as one of Colorado State University's Black History Month events. (Susie Heath | The Collegian)

United Women of Color host annual hair show, promotes community

Jorge Espinoza February 11, 2019

Once again, the United Women of Color hosted their annual hair show, showcasing a plethora of different hairstyles and beauty within the Black community.  The event, which was a part of a series of events...

Set of "The Waverly Place" before the show.

‘The Waverly Gallery’ explores memory and essence

Maddie Wright February 6, 2019
The newest show at Bas Bleu examines the family dynamic as the matriarch of the family slowly declines into Alzheimer's.
Undeclared global social sciences sophomore Miguel McMillan performs the Black National Anthem at the Black History Month Kick-Off Friday, Feb. 1, 2019. (AJ Frankson | Collegian)

Black History Month kicks off with a night of statues, song

Graham Shapley February 4, 2019

Black History Month is a time of remembrance and recognition for the Black individuals who have shaped not just the United States’ culture and history, but the world’s. This year, the Colorado...

Sacred Owl Wellness is a spa in Fort Collins that takes pride in helping clients maintain their emotional, mental, and physical health. (AJ Frankson | Collegian)

Sacred Owl Wellness center to open new doors in coming months

Walker Discoe January 31, 2019

Health, wellness and fitness are all reasons why people move to Colorado. Colorado is ranked as one of the 10 healthiest states according to CBS news, and Coloradoans generally cultivate a culture of exercise...

Students pass through the Lory Student Center in between classes Monday Afternoon. Although construction is currently going on throughout the LSC, students still have full access to the space for food, studying or just passing through.

Six tips for starting the new semester off right

Walker Discoe January 22, 2019

Returning to campus after a long winter hibernation can be a difficult task, even for the most dedicated students. After the pressure of last semester’s final exams, a 5-week long break with no classes,...

Plunge participants in Horsetooth Reservoir as Larimer County Dive Rescue Team guards. Courtesy of Green Events Colorado

Locals dive into Horsetooth Reservoir for 7th Polar Bear Run and Plunge

Lyra Wiley January 22, 2019
Green Events Colorado holds seventh annual Polar Bear Run and Plunge at Horsetooth Reservoir. The 5-kilometer race ends with a plunge into Horsetooth Reservoir.
Customer Diana Givens eats lunch with her son at Foco Cafe on Friday, Dec. 7. (Collegian | Anna von Pechmann)

Fort Collins locals support communities through food

Lyra Wiley December 10, 2018
The Fort Collins Food Cooperative, FoCo Cafe, and Gals That Brunch all center around bringing people together and strengthening community through food.
Queenie performs at PRISM's annual fall drag show in the LSC. (Davis Bonner | Collegian)

CSU drag performer helps others love, embrace identities

Matt Leseman December 10, 2018

Colorado State University aims to embrace all people by community members and students working to make sure everyone is represented. Every semester, the LGBTQ organization Prism of CSU hosts an official...

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