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Jake Schick starts the show with Prelude and Fugue in D Minor by Bach. (CJ Johnson | Collegian)

Halloween Organ Extravaganza brings spooky sounds to CSU

Ashley Potts October 25, 2017

Organ music often brings to mind classic horror movies, and the Colorado State University Organ Studio wants to bring those spooky vibes to life this Halloween.  The 12th annual Halloween Organ Extravaganza...

Pumpkin patch off of S College Ave. is getting ready for Halloween and the fall spirit. (Jenny Lee | Collegian)

Five ways to celebrate a non-spooky Halloween

Nick Botkin October 24, 2017

Halloween does not have to be spooky. I know that sounds sacrilegious. My apologies, Dracula. If you need to keep it low-key, there are plenty of ways to do it. These are just a few friendly suggestions....

The set for Rosencrantz and Guildenstern (Maddie Wright | Collegian)

Bas Bleu’s ‘Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead’ makes existentialism funny

Maddie Wright October 24, 2017
The existentialism of Front Range Community College’s performance of “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead” is something ever relevant. Performed at the Bas Bleu Theatre, this absurdist tragicomic play incorporates dark undertones lined with humor and silliness.
Actor Tom Hanks'  short-story collection offers an array of themes and plays with textual forms (photo courtesy of US Department of State)

Tom Hanks delivers power, promise with ‘Uncommon Type’

Nick Botkin October 24, 2017

As Forrest Gump would say, life is like a box of chocolates.  The same could be said of  Tom Hanks' new story collection, "Uncommon Type." The stories are varied, but offer an array of experiences....

(Photo courtesy of the Collegian Archive)

What’s up, Fort Collins: Oct. 26–29

Ashley Potts October 23, 2017

Thursday, Oct. 26: "Xerxes," a comedic opera about love, confusion and jealousy, will open at the University Center for the Arts. The opera is set in the 1960s Ivy League football era. The show will run...

A family dressed as zombies attends Zombie Crawl 2017.  All proceeds from the event go towards the Turning Point Center for Youth and Family Development. (Matt Tackett | Collegian)

Photo gallery: The best zombies at Old Town Halloween ZombieFest

Sarah Ehrlich, Matt Tackett, and Abby Flitton October 23, 2017

[new_royalslider id="660"] Collegian photographers can be reached at entertainment@collegian.com or photo@collegian.com and on Twitter @CSUCollegian.

The CSU Pride Center celebrates LGBT History Month. (Collegian File Photo)

LGBT History Month empowers, educates students

Maddie Wright October 19, 2017
“It’s our time to shine in the sense of not only how we’ve evolved in a sense (or) look at how much our society is doing better but also there’s a lot I don’t think people realize,” said Ellie Walker, a freshman majoring in graphic art. “Like historical figures who were a part of the LGBT+ identity and they have contributed a lot.
Collegian File Photo

Grocery experiment: Who has the cheapest, most organic food in town?

Mack Beaulieu October 19, 2017

Editor's Note: These prices are before tax and current as of Sept. 11. As a health-conscious town full of people on a college budget, grocery shopping can be difficult to say the least. What stores...

The Fort Collins Zombie crawl does not draw out amateurs, but rather dedicated locals who masterfully create the most gruesome and authentic looking zombie costumes. Several businesses, such as Brand Spanking New thrift store in Old Town, offer professional make-up services to anyone wanting to look frighteningly undead.

Old Town Halloween Zombie Fest returns…from the dead

Ashley Potts October 18, 2017

The walking dead are returning to Fort Collins. The annual Halloween Zombie Fest  is on Saturday, Oct. 21 at Old Town Square.  Activities will include the standard Zombie Crawl, a Kidz Krawl, many...

Campus Director Alex Amchislavskiy and Board Member Nevan Mandel laugh with eachother during an interview with reporter Emma Turner. (Javon Harris | Collegian)

Hillel supports Jewish students, stands with other minoritized groups

Emma Turner October 18, 2017
Hillel at CSU is one of 550 international units that serves as a religious student organization and family for Jewish students throughout the university system. The group is known well for their weekly Shabbat dinners, commitment to sustainability and involvement in interfaith events. Students lead and run all events and activities. There are three regional chapters of Hillel of Colorado
Illustration of clothing. Photo provided by pixabay.

Hundreds attend Women’s BiAnnual Clothing Swap at The Artery

Miranda Moses October 15, 2017

Shopping is better when the clothes are free. This Saturday, women flooded into the top floor art space of the Fort Collins Downtown Artery for the third BiAnnual Women's Clothing Swap from 2 p.m....

CSU Homecoming Parade (Javon Harris | Collegian)

10 things not to do during Homecoming weekend

Nick Botkin October 13, 2017

Get into a fight at the football game. Honoring our school and its traditions is a powerful thing. I understand that we want to show off our pride and tell Nevada who is boss. We can do that. But, let's...

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