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CSU students respond: Should celebrities have a place in politics?

Adelayde Dahlin February 13, 2017

This is arguably one of the most stressful times in our nation, and no one is staying quiet about it, especially not celebrities. Big names such as Miley Cyrus, Madonna, Shia LaBeouf and many others are...

CSU Alum Corrinne Fenster's hair model here portrays the "updo" style of hair at the United Women of Color's fashion show in the LSC Theatre. (Javon Harris | Collegian)

United Women of Color’s Dripping Melanin Hair Show showcases black beauty

Haley Candelario February 13, 2017

United Women of Color, a student organization within the Black/African American Cultural Center, hosted a hair show Sunday afternoon in the Lory Student Center Theatre. The show is one of many events...

Visiting Artist Micheal Salmond from Florida Gulf University shows off his videogame for the CSU Art Department. Photo credit: Christian Johnson

Michael Salmond explores new media through video game art

Ashley Potts February 12, 2017

Professor Michael Salmond from Florida Gulf Coast University is making art in an unexpected place: video games. Salmond works in electronic arts and interactive design. His recent research takes the form...

Comedian Nate Jackson comes to present to CSU students as part of the Black African American Cultural Center's Black History Month events. (Tony Villalobos May | Collegian)

Nate Jackson tackles social issues with comedy at CSU

Alaysha Powell February 12, 2017

Snowflakes. That is the new term being used to describe the millennial generation when discussing sensitive topics. However, during Nate Jackson's comedy show at Colorado State University's Lory Student...

The CSU Smash club here at CSU holds weekly tournaments that anyone can participate in in he Behavorial Sciences Building on Wednesdays

Super Smash Bros club at CSU attracts big crowds

Connor Deblieck February 10, 2017

Fierce battles are the weekly norm in the Behavioral Science Building at CSU.Every week, the normally calm, peaceful atmosphere of the BSB is replaced with a competitively intense atmosphere for weekly...

BBQ Tofu Veggie Kebabs (Photo Courtesy of Amanda Boostrom)

Kendall Reagan Nutrition Center to host Vegan Valentine’s Date Night

Maddie Wright February 9, 2017

The Kendall Reagan Nutrition Center is holding a Vegan Valentine's Day Date Night Cooking Class for pairs. It will be two hours long, and attendees will cook four dishes. “(Throughout the evening) we...

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Rome summer abroad program seeks adventurous students

February 9, 2017

For CSU students interested in spending summer in Italy, there is a unique opportunity on the horizon. Feb. 15 is the deadline to apply for Communication in Rome. The program is a six-week summer semester...

"Dialogue:Peace" an artwork created by blind Jewish visual artist Barbara Romain Photo credit: Sarah Ehrlich

‘Speaking Volumes: Transforming Hate’ exhibit combats racism with art

Sarah Ehrlich February 9, 2017

The Fort Collins Lincoln Center and Fort Collins Museum of Art is hosting perhaps one of the most compelling exhibits in recent times. "Speaking Vollumes: Transforming Hate" is the collective work of 39...

R Bar and Lounge hosts inclusive open mic night

February 8, 2017

R Bar and Lounge, which is a play on words for “our” bar, embodies love, excitement and encouragement, which was evident during this week's open mic night. R Bar and Lounge is Fort Collins' alternative...

Police Capt. Frank Johnson (left) and Police Chief Scott Harris (right) talk to CSU students about diversity at a “Dialogues Around Differences” seminar put on by the Diversity and Human Rights Committee from the school of social work at CSU. Photo credit: Megan Hanner

CSU Police host open seminar about diversity

Megan Hanner February 8, 2017

On Monday, Feb. 6 at noon students and faculty filled room 312 in the Lory Student Center for a chance to engage in dialogue with two Colorado State University police officers.   The “Dialogues...

"Smoke" is the perfect book for fans of "Harry Potter" and "Game of Thrones." Photo credit: Taylor Felver

Dan Vyleta’s ‘Smoke’ is a challenging but rewarding read

Taylor Felver February 8, 2017
A book surely to set your mind afire
Photo courtesy: Ayla Sullivan. Ayla Sullivan is Denver's 2017 Youth Poet Laureate.

New Denver Youth Poet Laureate believes poetry has power to humanize minorities

Maddie Wright February 8, 2017
“To the people that think the world is on fire, welcome"
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