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Dr. Angela Davis speaks as part of Black History Month. Davis gave the keynote speech in the LSC Theatre on Feb. 6. (Ashley Potts | Collegian)

Iconic Civil Rights activist Angela Davis visits CSU, discusses political climate

Nate Day February 6, 2018

Almost a week after Turning Point USA Founder and President Charlie Kirk visited Colorado State University, famed civil rights activist Angela Davis brought her ideas to the campus.  Davis was the...

The Black/African American Cultural center put on the 2018 display of inventions by African Americans throughout history. Inventions From Chess in ancient Egypt to the typewriter. (Brandon Mendoza|Collegian)

Black History Month exhibit highlights influential Black inventors

Claire Oliver February 3, 2018

As one of their first events celebrating Black History Month, Colorado State University's Black/African American Cultural Center opened an exhibit that highlights Black inventors and scientists called...

All five of the students dressed as 'living statues' hold up their hands after their performances as part of the Black History Month Kick Off Event on Feb. 1. (Ashley Potts | Collegian)

Photo gallery: Black History Month Kick-Off Event

Ashley Potts February 2, 2018

[new_royalslider id="699"]   Collegian reporter Ashley Potts can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com or on Twitter @11smashley.

Actor William Shewfelt, recently featured in the Nickelodeon show Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel, gives a talk on what he has done to achieve his goals on Wed, January 31, 2018. During his motivational speech he went over habbits he has formed and the goals he has set for himself to achieve each day. (Josh Schroeder | Collegian)

Nickelodeon’s red Power Ranger, William Shewfelt, inspires CSU students to ‘get serious’ about their dreams

Nate Day and Jonny Rhein February 1, 2018

William Shewfelt may play a hero on screen, but he became a hero in real life Wednesday night in the LSC.  Shewfelt, who stars as Brody Romero, also known as the red Power Ranger on Nickelodeon’s “Power...

Social networking apps | Photo courtesy of Pixabay

CSU Reacts: What is your go-to news source?

Nick Botkin February 1, 2018

The news is everywhere and anywhere. Cue maniacal laugh. But it is no joke. In this global age, there is no shortage of media sources, ranging from social media to TV news stations. So, what...

Photo courtesy ABC Images

Collegian and CSU staff share their Oscar picks

Nate Day January 31, 2018

On Tuesday, we all woke up to a whole new list of Academy Award nominees. The list contained some surprises—such as Daniel Kaluuya for "Get Out"—some not-so-surprises—like Meryl Streep for "The Post."...

Lyric movie review: 'Phantom Thread' offers darkly nuanced images of romanticism, obsession

Lyric movie review: ‘Phantom Thread’ offers darkly nuanced images of romanticism, obsession

Nick Botkin January 30, 2018

Romantic obsession. A dapper protagonist.  Sounds like clichés run amok.  But "Phantom Thread" is anything but. Paul Thomas Anderson's movie is replete with romanticism and desire, with characters...

Angela Davis. Photo Courtesy of Yuriy Ivanov

Get inspired by these 5 Angela Davis quotes

Jonny Rhein January 29, 2018

Legendary civil rights activist Angela Davis will come to campus Feb. 6, organized by RamEvents, the Black/African-American Cultural Center and the Office of International Programs. Davis is one...

(Tony Villalobos-May | Collegian)

Taco Bell has fries now, and no other fast food place matters

Miranda Moses January 27, 2018

Colorado State University's in-house Taco Bell is a frequent pit-stop for many students and faculty throughout the school day. Besides the accommodating service and wallet-friendly bites, the fast...

Photo courtesy of William Shewfelt

William Shewfelt, Nickelodeon’s red Power Ranger, to speak in LSC Wednesday

Nate Day January 26, 2018

There's a new hero coming to campus: the red Power Ranger.  William Shewfelt, who stars in Nickelodeon's "Power Rangers: Ninja Steel," is visiting Colorado State University Wednesday to speak about...

Bisetti's, a 42-year-old Italian restaurant in Old Town, is closing a the end of this month. The restaurant is reserved throughout the rest of the month until closing day. (Photo by Olive Ancell | Collegian)

In preparation to close their doors, Bisetti’s owners reflect on 39 years of business

Claire Oliver January 24, 2018

Local businesses have a large impact on communities. They become ingrained into the lives of the people who walk in the door.  Bisetti’s, which opened in 1976, has impacted the Fort Collins in...

Lotion and body scrub products made by CocoRoo, a skincare line made by CSU alumna Jill Howarth, are sold locally at THe Cupboard. CocoRoo uses organic and edible ingredients in their three lotions and coffee body scrubs (Photo Courtesy of Jill Howarth)

CSU alumna creates organic skincare line

Julia Trowbridge January 24, 2018

Colorado State University alumni have done amazing things, from creating sculptures in the Netherlands to donating transformational gifts to CSU. One CSU alumni, Jill Howarth, has created her own...

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