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A student holds one of the puppies, who were destined for euthenasia before being saved by Bounce Rescue Shelter. (Lauryn Bolz |Collegian)

Fort Collins rescue shelter helps students destress with puppies

Lauryn Bolz December 2, 2018
Students gathered at the Braiden Hall Commons on Nov. 30 to take a quick breather from studying for finals by relaxing with some puppies, courtesy of local shelter Bounce Animal Rescue.
A CSU Zero Waste Team volunteer interacts with fans to help teach proper sorting of game day garbage.

CSU Zero Waste Team improves waste efforts, composting

Walker Discoe November 27, 2018

A positive to living in Fort Collins is the many efforts to be green, including composting. Colorado State University is one of the few institutions in Northern Colorado with their own composting...

Kate Glover, Ryan Batch and Mike Price opened the Fort Collins location of Little Horse on Nov. 17. (Lauryn Bolz | Collegian)

Mid-century shop Little Horse Vintage breathes life into classic pieces

Lauryn Bolz November 25, 2018
By recycling, re-purposing, and rescuing vintage items, Little Horse is bringing back the lasting style of the postmodernist movement.
The University Center for the Arts holds concerts including the Virtuoso Concert Series, which features the faculty of the music department. 
Collegian file photo

CSU theater’s “Big Love” creates an intimate viewing experience

Walker Discoe November 22, 2018
The casting choices made were spot on, and it’s difficult to identify a weak link in the performer lineup, each giving a performance that felt more like a professional and expensive production than a university one.
Political science professor provides advice for politics on Thanksgiving

Political science professor provides advice for politics on Thanksgiving

Elena Waldman November 15, 2018

Conversations over a Thanksgiving meal may be sharper than the edge of the turkey cutting knife this year. For many families, politics are easily put aside for a traditional gathering filled with joyous...

Light up orbs outside of the Biology building located off of West Pitkin Street. (Clara Scholtz | Collegian)

9 best photo shoot spots on CSU’s campus

Molly Strader November 15, 2018

In the age of Instagram models and social media, everyone wants unique pictures to post that will get them a plethora of likes. Colorado State University’s campus has countless locations that make for...

Valarie Macri-Lind, the clinical director and founder of Child Safe smiles as she discusses the mission of Child Safe on November 10, 2018 at their open house.  Ms. Macri-Lind is the recipient of the Norma Anderson Excellence Award and the District Attorney's Victim Service Award of Distinction. (Alyse Oxenford | Collegian)

ChildSafe opens new location for victims of sexual abuse

Nick Veintimilla November 12, 2018

In the world of #MeToo and sexual assault awareness, Fort Collins is opening up a safe haven for not only adults, but also children who have experienced abuse.  This is something that may take a...

General manager of Old Town Churn Sharaine Peoples holds two ice-cream sandwiches at the Media Sneak-Peak on Oct. 24, 2018. (Brooke Buchan | Collegian)

Old Town Churn sirve helados para la comunidad de Fort Collins

Graham Shapley November 8, 2018

Editor’s note: The Collegian is starting a section in Spanish for our Spanish-speaking readers. Spanish articles will be available online and in print. Find the English version here. Traducido por Cinthia Avitia. Una...

"Who Gives a Scrap" is an recycle art store located off Shields and Drake. They accept donations of used art supply including dolls, paints, stamps, wood, fabrics and more. (Clara Scholtz | Collegian)

Who Gives a SCRAP reduces, reuses and recycles art materials

Graham Shapley November 7, 2018

A table of uncanny dolls rests near a bin full of old computer parts and a rotating magazine stand full of unused sheet music. Game pieces and cards are in another bin, and a whole wall of stamp bins...

The grand entry moves through the grand ballroom at the 36th annual AISES Pow Wow at the LSC on Nov. 3, 2018. (Forrest Czarnecki | Collegian)

CSU AISES hosts 36th annual Pow Wow, celebrates traditions of Indigenous culture

Elena Waldman November 4, 2018
The CSU 36th Annual AISES Pow Wow was held on November 3rd, starting the month off with a beautiful celebration of Indigenous people, dances, music, drum circles, food and vendors.
Mike Tepp and Nicole Young perform as Brad and Jane, the innocent protagonists of the show. (Lauryn Bolz | Collegian)

Lyric Cinema delights ‘Rocky Horror’ show veterans and virgins alike

Jalen Winfrey November 4, 2018

On Halloween night, people flocked to The Lyric Cinema to see a sold out Rocky Horror Picture Show, the live show and audience participation hybrid experience like no other. Audience members along with...

Members of various Native American tribes preform traditional song and dance outside the Lory Student Center on November 2nd (Collegian File Photo)

AISES to host 36th annual powwow in celebration of Native American Heritage Month

Walker Discoe November 2, 2018

Silhouetted against the red brick of the Lory Student Center and bright blue sky, members of Native American tribes from Colorado, Wyoming, South Dakota, and other places performed traditional dances and...

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